Agricultural Archives

Kambingan Festival

June 5-6/August 11-12
Tuy

The Sublian Festival holds great historical and cultural significance in the Philippines, particularly in Batangas City where it is celebrated every July 23. Rooted in devotion and tradition, the festival centers around the “subli,” a traditional dance that originated in the towns of Bauan and Alitagtag. The word “subli” is derived from the Batangueño words subsób (to fall with the head bowed) and líang (a sacred dance or place), reflecting the humility and reverence displayed in the dance. Historically, subli was performed as a religious ritual in honor of the Holy Cross of Alitagtag and Bauan, blending pre-colonial spiritual practices with Catholic beliefs introduced during Spanish colonization.

Festivals

Kabakahan Festival

December 1
Padre Garcia

The Kabakahan Festival coincides with the founding anniversary of Padre Garcia. Under Republic Act No. 11130, December 1 was declared a special nonworking holiday in the municipality to commemorate both its establishment and the annual festival. This connection emphasizes how deeply the event is tied to the town’s identity and history.

Festivals

Sinukmani Festival

June 9
Rosario

The Sinukmani Festival of Rosario, Batangas, is a heartfelt celebration that honors both the town’s founding and its deep agricultural heritage. First held in 2005, the festival takes place every June 9, perfectly timed after the dry-season harvest. Rosario, known as the “Rice Granary of Batangas,” holds a long-standing reputation as a center of rice production, making the sinukmani—a sweet sticky rice delicacy made from glutinous rice, coconut milk, and sugar—a fitting symbol of its abundance and communal spirit.

Festivals

Sigpawan Festival

August 15
Lemery

The Sigpawan Festival of Lemery stands as a heartfelt tribute to the town’s deep connection with the sea, agriculture, and faith. First celebrated in 2007, the festival was conceived as a thanksgiving event for the community’s blessings—its bountiful harvests, hardworking people, and enduring devotion. The name Sigpawan comes from the word sigpaw, a traditional scoop net used both in fishing and farming, symbolizing the livelihood that sustains the people of Lemery.

Festivals

Mahaguyog Festival

Febrary 27 – March 7
Santo Tomas City

The Mahaguyog Festival of Santo Tomas, Batangas stands as both a tribute to the town’s rich agricultural roots and a celebration of its enduring sense of unity. The festival’s name, “Mahaguyog,” is a creative fusion of Filipino words symbolizing the community’s lifeblood: mais (corn), halaman (plants), gulay (vegetables), and niyog (coconut) — all representing the town’s vital farm produce.