Glimpse of PAHIYAS FESTIVAL in 2015

The month of MAY in the PHILIPPINES 

is the time for festivals and other colorful events. 

One of the most awaited is the PAHIYAS FESTIVAL in the municipality of LUCBAN in QUEZON PROVINCE. 

Although the actual parade happens every May 15, 

the festivities happen month long.

There is a very slim chance for me to visit LUCBAN on the 15th since it is Friday. I also have limited time during the weekends since I am presently attending the BAHASA INDONESIA LANGUAGE COURSE every Saturday afternoon at the Indonesian Embassy in Makati City. Fortunately it was declared that our class this coming Saturday was cancelled, so I traveled and visited LUCBAN in advance.

It was Saturday, May 2, 2015...

Enjoy the story, the fun and experiences of my just another JOURNEY to LUCBAN...

The town is already prepared for the festivities...

The view of the main gate of the
SOUTHERN LUZON STATE UNIVERSITY (SLSU)
along the way to the town proper...

The main stage is all set...

The complete schedule related to PAHIYAS FESTIVAL posted infront of the MUNICIPAL HALL...

The marker infront of the MUNICIPAL HALL..

The activities during the D-DAY of the PAHIYAS FESTIVAL
(Friday, 15 May 2015)

The weekend schedule of the PAHIYAS FESTIVAL

There are already local products
and other items for sale

LUCBAN is the "ART CAPITAL" of QUEZON PROVINCE. This is the justification why PAHIYAS FESTIVAL is the most creative festivity in the province.

SINGING CONTEST is also one of the activities. 

information about the tourist destinations and about PAHIYAS FESTIVAL can be answered by the personnel of the LUCBAN TOURIST INFORMATION OFFICE

One of the stalls in the LUCBAN town proper
near the Catholic Church

I tried the PASSION FRUIT juice,
only at 6 pesos per cup

DANCE CONTEST is also one of the featured activities

One of the PASALUBONG centers in LUCBAN

One of the numerous places where you can stay overnight or for several days

There is a toilet at the LUCBAN PUBLIC MARKET
for only 2 pesos

One of the booths at the town plaza

my lunch, with LONGGANISANG LUCBAN
and LEMONADE

structure infront of the LUCBAN MUNICIPAL hall

RIZAL PARK infront of the LUCBAN MUNICIPAL HALL

I will never get tired of going back to LUCBAN to witness the PAHIYAS FESTIVAL and be amazed by the superb creativity of the people of LUCBAN. 

I will continue to discover other interesting places in LUCBAN. 

For the past five years, I never failed to attend and witness the authentic amazing display of creativity from the people of LUCBAN during the PAHIYAS FESTIVAL.

I just do hope that I will be able to attend the PAHIYAS FESTIVAL PARADE next year.

Every Filipino should be able to witness the festival...

I am certain that upon witnessing the incredible passion embedded in the remarkable crafts, you will be TOUCHED and FEEL PROUD of being a FILIPINO...

I am advocating the PAHIYAS FESTIVAL... 

for everyone to witness...

not just for FILIPINOS but for all the people in the whole world.