Most Interesting Festivals in Quezon Province

Quezon Province is an ideal destination for short out of town trip  due to its close proximity from Metro Manila.  

The refreshing environs of the province is magnified by diversified and interesting destinations. Additionally, Quezon Province is home to numerous colorful festivals from 39 municipalities and 2 cities. 

The Capital City, LUCENA CITY, is a booming center of the province. There are already numerous popular establishments in the city such as SM City Mall, Save more, Pacific Mall, Metro Gaisano, Pizza Hut, 7-11 Convenience Store, National Bookstore, Jollibee, McDo, Mang Inasal, Chowking, KFC, Bonchon, Tokyo Tokyo among others.  

This BLOG is purposely written to present and discuss the most interesting among the festivals in Quezon Province. 

1. PAHIYAS FESTIVAL 

    (LUCBAN)

PAHIYAS Festival happens every 15th of May in the municipality of Lucban in honor of SAN ISIDRO LABRADOR, the Patron Saint of Farmers. 

PAHIYAS Festival deeply rooted in the traditional celebration of the town folks in thanksgiving for bounty harvest.Decorations called "Kiping", leaf  shaped and multi-colored rice paste wafers which are used to decorate the facades of the homes along with wide varieties of fruits, trees, plants, leaves, and flowers.

PAHIYAS is a very popular festival that tourists, both local and foreign, flock to witness the display of overwhelming and captivating creativity of the residence of LUCBAN.

2. NIYOGYUGAN FESTIVAL 
    (LUCENA CITY)

This festival happens every month of August at Perez Park infront of the Quezon Provincial Capitol in Lucena City. 

NIYOGYUGAN, which comes from the words NIYOG (Coconut) and YUGYUG (to move to beat), was conceptualized by then Congresswoman Aleta Suarez. The first NIYOGYUGAN Festival was held in 2012. Coconut is the primary product of Quezon Province. The festival is also being held in honor of President Manuel Luis Quezon, the illustrious son  of the province. 

All the 39 towns and 2 cities of Quezon Province participate in the annual event by displaying booths adorned by agricultural products especially coconuts. There are also Float parade, dance contest and "Binibining Niyogyugan Beauty Contest" to make the festivity more interesting.

3. MAUBANOG FESTIVAL
    (MAUBAN)

This festival coincides with the Mauban town fiesta every 15th of July in honor of Saint Buenaventure, Patron Saint of Mauban. It is to showcase the locally-fermented "LAMBANOG" and unique cuisines of the town. Other activities during the week-long festival are boat racing, wine-drinking contest, street party, and dancing and cultural extravaganza.  

Do you know other interesting FESTIVALS in Quezon Province that you want to be added in the list? Please leave your comments below. Thank you!