SEPTEMBER

SARAKIKI-HADANG FESTIVAL

September 01-08, Calbayog City, Western Samar

Sarakiki is a Waray word means a movement of a rooster who’s trying to mate with a female chicken or a rooster tries to challenge a fight with another rooster. The word “Sarakiki” refers to the act of praising to gods or spirits, and “Hadang” is a ritual dance of appreciations.

Sarakiki-Hadang festival is ones celebrated on the first week of September in Calbayog City in Western Samar. A colorful festival style of expression of rhythmic dance which is believed to cure illness, showing gratitude to gods for good bountiful harvest and guidance when engaging a battle.

In the year mid-90’s where the first Sarakiki-Hadang has been performed, and until from that day onward the Sarakiki-Hadang Festival is been celebrated by the people of the Calbayog, aiming to unify everyone as a single community.

HINIRUGYAW FESTIVAL

Cabatuan, Iloilo | September 1- September 10

Hirinugyaw, a street dancing festivity participated by various agencies and non-governmental organizations in the Municipality of Cabatuan. This activity serves as the opening salvo of the 10-day celebration of the Feast of San Nicolas de Tolentino on September 1-10 of every year.