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1. FESTIVALS CULTURAL PRACTICE IN VISAYAS PRESENTED BY GROUP 1

2. FESTIVALS The Visayas are a central Philippine island group separated into three non-administrative regions: Central, Eastern, and Western. It has several stunning white sand beaches. Its colourful history began with the Malays' first migration from mainland Asia and Ferdinand Magellan's discovery on his final voyage over the enormous Pacific Ocean. Visayans honor their traditions and culture by celebrating festivals as they are known to be Roman Catholic or Christianity in religion. These festivals are celebrated in tribute to their saints, to share peace and happiness, to give thanks for the abundant harvest, and to advertise their products. Visayans are known for their different festivals celebrated in other cities of Visayan Island.

3. SOME FESTIVALS OF VISAYAS SINULOG FESTIVAL 1 ATI-ATIHAN FESTIVAL 2 DINAGYANG FESTIVAL 3 BABAYLAN FESTIVAL 4 SANDUGO FESTIVAL 5 MASSKARA FESTIVAL 6 MANGGAHAN FESTIVAL 7

4. Sinulog Festival The Sinulog-Santo Niño Festival is an annual cultural and religious festival held on the third Sunday of January in Cebu City and is the centre of the Santo Niño Catholic Christian celebrations in the Philippines . CEBU

5. Ati-Atihan Festival The Kalibo Santo Niño— Ati-Atihan Festival, also simply called Ati-Atihan Festival, is a Philippine festival held annually in January in honor of the Santo Niño ( Holy Child or Infant Jesus ) in several towns of the province of Aklan , Panay Island . The biggest celebration is held during the third Sunday of January in the town of Kalibo , the province's capital. The name Ati-Atihan means "to imitate the Ati people ". AKLAN

6. Dinagyang Festival The Dinagyang Festival is a religious and cultural festival in Iloilo City , Philippines , held annually on the fourth Sunday of January, or right after the Sinulog in Cebu and the Ati-Atihan Festival in Kalibo , Aklan . As one of the largest festivals in the Philippines, it draws over a million domestic and international visitors each year. ILOILO

7. Babaylan Festival Babaylan Festival is a yearly festival held each nineteenth day of February during the Charter Anniversary of the City of Bago, Negros Occidental. It is a portrayal of the customs performed by the Babaylans or high priestesses, similar to ceremonies of marriage, immersion, recuperating, and collect. NEGROS OCCIDENTAL

8. Sandugo Festival The Sandugo Festival is an annual historical celebration that takes place every year in Tagbilaran City on the island of Bohol in the Philippines. This festival commemorates the Treaty of Friendship between Datu Sikatuna, a chieftain in Bohol, and Spanish conquistador Miguel López de Legazpi. BOHOL

9. Masskara Festival The Masskara Festival is an annual celebration that is held in Bacolod, Philippines. Known as the “City of Smiles,” Bacolod comes alive each October with colorful street dances, lively parades, and artistic masks, all contributing to the festive atmosphere. The festival has become one of the most popular events in the Philippines, attracting locals and tourists. BACOLOD

10. Manggahan Festival The Manggahan Festival is an annual celebration in Guimaras, Philippines, honoring the island’s rich culture and their feast of thanksgiving for having a prosperous land where the sweetest mangoes are grown. Originally a week-long celebration, it has now become a month-long event to promote the burgeoning mango industry of the island and attract tourists. GUIMARAS

11. GROUP 1 MEMBERS IRAO, JOBERT LUBRIQUE, JESLYN OLMIDO, CASSANDRA ROLLAN, ROSE RENTILLO, KYLA REMOJO, THEA YAMBING, REINA PANTALEON, VINZ