What celebrations do people celebrate in the Philippines?

Answer 1

JULY

4--- PHILIPPINE REPUBLIC DAY

1st SAT. INTERNATIONAL COOPERATIVES DAY IN THE Philippines

4-10 PUBLIC HEALTH WEEK

2nd WK. NATIONAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY WEEK

11 - 17 BLOOD DONORS WEEK

13 - 29 PHILIPPINE BUSINESS WEEK

15 - 21 UNIVERSAL FRIENDSHIP WEEK

3RD WK. NATIONAL DISABILITY PREVENTION AND REHABILITATION WEEK

27 PANTALEON VILLEGAS (LEON KILAT) DAY

LAST SAT. ARBOR WEEK

WHOLE MONTH - NUTRITION MONTH

WEEKLY THEMES

FIRST WEEK --------- OBEDIENCE

SECOND WEEK ------ HELPFULNESS AND COOPERATION

THIRD WEEK --------- FRIENDSHIP

FOURTH WEEK ------ KINDNESS AND SYMPATHY

FIFTH WEEK ---------- RESPECT AND REVERENCE

AUGUST

1 ----------------- White Cane Safety Day

1 - 7 -------------- National Electrification Week

1st Week---------- Sight Saving Week

2 - 8 ------------ Land Reform Week

Crime Prevention Week

7 - 13 ------------ ASEAN Week Celebration

11 --------------- Philippine Industry Week

12 --------------- Philippine National Youth

13 - 19 ---------- National Language Week

13 - 19 ---------- Citizenship Week

19 - 25 ---------- Anti - Tuberculosis Week

21 --------------- World Peace Through Law Day

25/ LAST SUNDAY - National Heroes Day

WHOLE MONTH: BUWAN NG WIKANG PAMBANSA

NATIONAL LUNG MONTH

WEEKLY THEMES : THEME : COURAGE

FIRST WEEK --------------------------- ASSERTIVENESS

SECOND WEEK-------------------------- POSITIVE ATTITUDE

THIRD WEEK to FOURTH WEEK --------- SPIRITUAL STRENGTH

SEPTEMBER

1 --------------------- Social Security Day

1 - 4 ----------------- Rice and Corn Week

1 - 7 ----------------- National Crime Prevention Week

8 --------------------- SEATO Day / National Literacy Day

15 - 21 --------------- National History Week Celebration

18 - 24 --------------- National Tourism Week

1st Week ------------- National Science Club Month

2nd Week ------------ Medical Technology Week

3rd Week ------------ Linggo ng Kasuotang Pilipino

4th Week ------------ National Medicine Week

Last Week ----------- Family Week

WEEKLY THEMES:

Labor and Industry and Respect

Honesty and Care

Self-reliance and Concern

Self-discipline and Tolerance

Sincerity and Hospitality

Consideratiion

OCTOBER

1st Monday Universal Children's Day in the Philippines

1 - 7 Linggo ng Katandaang Pilipino (Elderly Filipino Week)

1st Week Cottage Industry Week / National Museum Week

5 - 10 Maritime Education Week

2nd Week National Mental Health Week Celebration / Hispanic week

8 - 14 National Health Education Week

3rd Week Credit Union Week / Midwifery Week / Broadcasting Week /

Meat Safety Consciousness Week

18 - 24 United Nations Week

Last Week National Nurses Week/ Consumers Protection Week / Food

Safety Awareness Week

WHOLE MONTH : SCOUTING WEEK

CONSUMER WELFARE MONTH

NATIONAL STATISTICS MONTH

NATIONAL CHILDREN'S MONTH

SCHOOL HEALTH MONTH

WEEKLY THEMES

Responsibility

Accountability

Commitment - Respect for Others

Reliability

NOVEMBER

1 All Saints' Day

2 All Souls' Day

1st Week Postal Consciousness Week

9 - 15 Deaf Awareness Week

10 -16 Drug Abuse Prevention and Control Week

19 National Child Health Day

3rd Week Retarded Children's Week

29 Home Extension Day

Last Week National Music Week/ National Book Week/ Philatelic Week

30 Bonifacio Day

WHOLE MONTH : School Health Month

Filipino Values Month

WEEKLY THEMES

Nationality Appreciation of Cultural Heritage Patriotism

Loyalty Pride in One's Country

DECEMBER

1 WORLD AIDS DAY

1 - 7 GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES WEEK

1st Sunday BARRIO FARMERS WEEK

1st Monday Father's Day AND MOTHER'S DAY

4-10 HUMAN RIGHTS WEEK

7 - 11 NATIONAL VOLUNTEER MONTH

2nd Week NATIONAL PHARMACY WEEK /

NATIONAL VETERINARY MEDICINE

NATIONAL HANDICAPPED WEEK/ ATOMIC ENERGY WEEK

15 - 21 LINGGO NG KAUNLARAN NG MGA ARTISTANG PILIPINO

Last school Week MUSIC, ART AND DANCE FESTIVAL

NATIONAL SPORTS AND PHYSICAL FITNESS FESTIVAL WEEK

30 RIZAL DAY

WEEKLY THEMES

Peace Fairness Serenity /

Justice Harmony Prudence

JANUARY

1 New Year's Day

1st Week Thrift Week / Community Development Week

2nd Sunday Unknown Citizens Day

2nd Week Clean - up Week

Physical Fitness and Sports Development Week

18 - 24 National Cancer Consciousness Week

16- 22 Autism Consciousness Week

21 Civil Liberties Day

4th Week Courtesy Week / Photography Week

WHOLE MONTH : FOOD CONSERVATION MONTH

WEEKLY THEMES

Self-reliance

Trust

Independence/ Industry

Resourcefulness

Creativity

FEBRUARY

3 - 9 National Dental Health Week

13- 17 National Awareness Week and Prevention of Child Home

Sexual Abuse And Exploitation

14 - 20 National Mental Retardation Week

22 - 25 EDSA Revolution/ Commemoration of EDSA People Power I,

and EDSA People Power II

WHOLE MONTH: Heart Month Celebration

National Arts Month

WEEKLY THEMES

Love Friendliness

Service / Kindness Selflessness

Brotherhood

MARCH

1st Week Fire Prevention Week / Nutrition Week /

Environmental Week / Aviation Week

2 -8 Girl Child Week Celebration

9 Public Library Day

6 - 12 National Pet Week

2nd Week Philippine Foreign Trade Week

3rd Week National Community Beautification Week / Accountancy Week

Printing Industry Week

WHOLE MONTH : National Women's Month

Fire Prevention Month

Tax Consciousness Month

WEEKLY THEMES

Spirituality

Realization of Oneness with Other People

Humility

Purity

Sensibility to Religious Values

Answer 2

*** Observed Days ***

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Country Event 2010

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Philippines New Year's Day Fri, Jan 1

Philippines Constitution Day Sun, Jan 17

Philippines Freedom Day Thu, Feb 25

Philippines Holy Thursday Thu, Apr 1

Philippines Good Friday Fri, Apr 2

Philippines Easter Day Sun, Apr 4

Philippines Bataan Day Fri, Apr 9

Philippines Labour Day Sat, May 1

Philippines Heroism Day Thu, May 6

Philippines Mother's Day Sun, May 9

Philippines Independence Day Sat, Jun 12

Philippines Father's Day Sun, Jun 20

Philippines Friendship Day Sun, Jul 4

Philippines National Heroes' Day Tue, Aug 31

Philippines Barangay Day Sat, Sep 11

Philippines Thanksgiving Day Tue, Sep 21

Philippines Feast of Christ the King Sun, Oct 24

Philippines All Saints' Day Mon, Nov 1

Philippines Bonifacio Day Tue, Nov 30

Philippines Christmas Day Sat, Dec 25

Philippines Rizal Day Thu, Dec 30

Philippines New Year's Eve Fri, Dec 31

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The people of the Philippines celebrate Independence Day on June 12th.
Christmas, Easter, New Year's Day... And trust me, Filipinos know how to throw a party!!! They are great people with big hearts.

Answer 3

The population of the Philippines is 80 percent Roman Catholic. About 4 percent of the population follow the Muslim faith and are called (much to their resentment) Moros. The latter group live in independent groups faithfully following Islamic ceremonies and customs and are ruled by their own chieftain or sultan called the datu.

Mestizos is the name given to those of mixed native and Spanish heritage, but more recently this term is used to denote any mixed racial background. Mestizos are also sometimes called Cacique.

The predominantly Christian population of the Philippines is unusual in that it represents the largest body of Asiatic peoples converted to Christianity. Both the Spanish and American periods of influence have also left the islands with a more western culture than any other Asian country. Thus it is natural to expect that the Christian festivals of Easter and Christmas will have a special significance. Religion is more family-centered than church-centered and this makes for a special festive spirit on any occasion. Families gather and share special foods and their preparation brings a spirit of happy anticipation.

Sunday is a time of family relaxation, and is often celebrated with a special dinner of puchero. This special dish is a loving combination of several meats and many vegetables cut in large chunks glowing with a rich golden sauce of well-simmered tomatoes and yellow yams all bathed in a rich blend of sautéed onions and garlic. Served with mounds of rice, it is a Sunday meal for leisurely eating conducive to rest afterwards. With a puchero, other courses are hardly necessary!

Pork usually holds the center of attention for Christmas and Easter. Despite an ample array of many classical dishes arranged in bountiful buffet, the jamon de Navidad, a baked Christmas ham glazed with fruits and crusted with brown sugar, or the lechon de leche, charcoal-roasted suckling pig, will probably steal the scene. Inehow, the whole stuffed banana-wrapped baked fish, and lumpia will likely be other specialties on the menu. A full array of fresh fruits, cheese, and special sweet custards, puddings, and cakes as well as the leche flan will complete any festive meal.The tradition of the fiesta is an ancient one handed down from the many Spanish religious practices. Most fiestas are celebrated among patron saints and or the major events in the life of Jesus Christ and His Mother. Examples are Christmas, Quiapo Fiesta, Ati-atihan, Holy Week, Santacruzan, Peñafrancia Fluvial Festival, Antipolo Pilgrimage, Obando Fertility Rites and Carabao Festival. Our Muslim brothers observe the Ramadan of the Hari-raya Puasa Feast. There are also feast that existed prior to Spanish colonialization like the Tengao and Fagfagto which are rituals among the Ifugaos, Bontocs and Kalingas of Mountain Province. Filipino hospitality is legendary and at no time is it more in evidence than at fiesta time.

1. CHRISTMAS is the longest and happiest of the Filipino festivals. Christmas in the Philippines commences on December 16 and ends in the first Sunday of January (or the feast of Epiphany).For the nine days preceding December 25 (Christmas Day), masses - popularly known as Simbang Gabi or Misa de Aguinaldo - are held starting at four o'clock in the morning. After the mass, the people hurry to the tiny stalls which sell fresh rice cakes and other native delicacies, with free steaming cups of tea. On the eve of Christmas Day, families dine together in what is popularly called Noche Buena.

   On the eve of New Year's Day (December 31st), the families make as much noiseas they can by lighting firecrackers, beating pans and cans, and blowing horns and whistles up to midnight. They then dine together again for the Media Noche.

   The Lantern or Parol has become the most popular symbol of Christmas in the Philippines. It is a visual expression of a creative and imaginative mind. In the evenings especially, you can see displays of beautifully lighted Christmas lanterns.

2. QUIAPO FIESTA is celebrated on the second Tuesday of January. It is the feast day of the Black Nazarene in Quiapo Church. After the main mass, the famous statue of the Black Nazarene, carved in Mexico during the 18th century, is placed ona gilded carriage and borne in procession around the Quiapo district, with thousands and thousands of devotees participating.
3. ATI-ATIHAN -- "Hala Bira! Hala Bira!

   This resonant cry fills the air as the people of Kalibo (Aklan) and their visitors - dressed in outlandish costumes and get-ups -- gyrate through the streets in a hypnotized mass of dancing and shaking. Feet stamping, hands clapping, bongos beating , and whistles blowing, all cry out the rhythmic beat of the Ati-Atihan, undoubtedly the most fantastic fiesta in the Philippines.

   Ati-Atihan is celebrated in Kalibo, Aklan, on the third Sunday of January. It is held in honor of the Infant Jesus or Santo Niño. It derived its name from the word Atis, the aboriginal Negritos in the area.

4. HOLY WEEK - Being the only Christian nation in Asia, the Philippines naturally celebrates the passion and death of Jesus Christ in a grand manner. Here are the major celebrations related to the Holy Week:
   • Senaculos or passion plays used to be performed in many small towns and villages in the provinces.
   • Salubong is the reenactment of the meeting between the Risen Christ and His sorrowful mother (Mary). It is staged on Easter morning in front of churches.
   • Moriones Festival is a unique Lenten spectacle, held in Marinduque, an island at the southern end of Luzon.Morion means "mask" or "visor," which is the top part of the medieval Roman armor, covering the face. It is this mask, carved from dapdap wood, that is the focal point of the Moriones celebration. The Moriones are the masked and costumed penitents who roam the streets during the Holy Week in the guise of barbaric Roman soldiers. The costumed ritual is a reenactment of the Legend of Longinus, the Roman centurion who drove his spear into the side of Jesus Christ, as He hung from the cross. The climax of the festival is the pugutan or beheading ceremony, held at noon of Easter Sunday.
5. SANTACRUZAN is the queen of Maytime festivals. It is a novena procession, in commemoration of Saint Helena's finding of the cross. Saint Helena was the mother of Constantine the Great. The procession, however, differs from other religious processions in that it does not parade the usual images of patron saints. Instead, biblical and historical characters are represented by the local people dressed in appropriate costumes.

   • Here are some of the colorful characters featured in the Santacruzan:

   • The bearded Methuselah, riding in a cart where he is toasting grains of sand in pan over a fire.
   • Banderada, a lady in red carrying a miniature Philippine flag.
   • Reina Mora, dressed in a Muslim costume, representing Muslim Filipinos.
   • Reina Fe (Faith), Reina Esperanza (Hope), and Reina Caridad (Charity), carrying symbols of their virtue.
   • Abogada, dressed in a graduation toga, representing law.
   • Reina Sentenciada, with her hands bound, to show that she has been convicted for a crime.
   • Reina Justicia, carrying the scales of justice.
   • Samaritana, carrying a jug on her shoulders, representing the Samaritan whom Christ spoke to at the well.
   • Reina Judith, holding aloft the head of Holofernes.
   • Reina Esther, who frustrated the plot to destroy the Jews.
   • Queen Sheba, who visited the famed Solomon and was overwhelmed by his wisdom, power, and riches.
   • Reina Elena , walking under a canopy of May flowers and cadena de amor and with Principe Constantino at her side. Behind her is the image of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
6. HARI-RAYA PUASA is a thanksgiving feast, commemorating the Ramadan - the Muslim fast which lasts for 29 days. It is celebrated on the first day of the ninth lunar month in the Muslim calendar. (February in the Christian calend ar.) Hari-Raya Puasa is a fast-breaking holiday. An excited beat of a drum signals the end of the Ramadan and the start of the festival.
7. PENAFRANCIA FLUVIAL FESTIVAL starts with a nine-day novena. The ninth day, usually falling on the third Saturday of September, is marked by a fluvial procession. The image of the Virgin Mary is carried on a barge which is trailed by thousands of devotees in boats gliding alongside. People who line the river banks shout "Viva la Virgen! as the Virgin passes by.
8. ANTIPOLO PILGRIMAGE - "Tayo na sa Antipolo, at doo'y maligo tayo, sa batis na kung tawagin, ay Hi-Hi-Hinulugang Taktak, at doo'y kumain, ng mangga, kasuy at balimbing, kaya't magmadali ka at, tayo ay sumama sa Antipolo."

   This lilting native song of merry picnics and cool mountain spring rings through the air every summer month of May, as folks of every age journey to Antipolo. Antipolo is a small town in the province of Rizal, some 45 minutes away from Manila. Here is found the shrine of Our Lady of Peace and Good Voyage, more popularly known as the Virgin of Antipolo. A popular side attraction is Hinulugang Taktak, once a pretty waterfall just outside of the town.

9. OBANDO FERTILITY RITES - "Santa Clarang pinong-pino, Ang pangako ko ay ganito, Pagdating ko sa Obando, Sasayaw ako ng pandanggo."

   This lively song holds significant meanings to the childless mothers who, in their desire to share the fulfillment and happiness of motherhood, make the pilgrimage to Obando.

   Obando is a small town in Bulacan, on the banks of Angat River. On May 17, 18, and 19, a fiesta is celebrated in this town in honor of its three patron saints - Santa Clara, the patron saint of the childless; San Pascual Baylon, a humble 16th century s hepherd who danced his prayers and became a model of religious virtue; and Lady of Salambao, who got her name because the image of the Immaculate Conception was fished out by a fisherman, with the use of a salambao net.

   What makes the Obando fiesta unique among Philippine festivals is the dance performed in the streets by the childless women. With both their hands in the air, they swing and sway wildly to the Santa Clara melody.

10. TENGAO or rest day is celebrated in June or July among the wealthy people of the Bontocs, Ifugaos, and Kalingas. Tengao or rest period is proclaimed by the Council of Elders. During this period, Cañaos or feasts are held and everyone must observe the rest period.
11. FAGFAGTO - This is a ritual enacted annually by the Bontocs in Mountain Province. It is connected with the annual planting and harvesting of camote crop.Fagfagto is a mock battle where stones and rocks are hurled at each other by two opposing groups. The ritual is celebrated by the Bontocs because they believe that the warrior who sustains plenty of wounds as a result of rock hurling will reap plenty of camotes in the next harvest and that the bigger the wounds or bumps on the head, the bigger the camote crop will be.
12. CARABAO FESTIVAL -- This is held on the feast day of San Isidro on May 15th in the farming towns of San Isidro (Nueva Ecija); Pulilan (Bulacan); and Angono (Rizal). On this day, the three towns pay homage to the beast of burden which is the farmer's best friend - the lowly carabao. Early in the morning of May 15th, each farmer assembles his carefully groomed and gaily dressed carabao at the church yard, where the priest comes to bless them, sprinkling them with holy water. After this ceremony, the beasts of burden are lined up to parade around the town. The climax of the day's activities arrives when the carabaos line up and prepare to race against each other across the fields. A signal goes up and the thunderous hooves stampede toward the finish line. At the finish line, the bulky beasts thunder to a halt and kneel as if in prayer. The priest then comes out and once more blesses them.

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Answer 4

No, a formal Thanksgiving holiday is not observed in the Philippines.

Answer 5

There is no official Thanksgiving Day in the Philippines. They celebrate on various days by having family reunions based on respect, particularly respect for elders.