August Archives - PISTA VISTA

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

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

Maliputo Festival

August 9
San Nicolas

The Maliputo Festival in San Nicolas, Batangas is held to honor the maliputo, a rare fish found in Taal Lake and the Pansipit River. The festival began in the late 1990s as a way to promote the town’s local product and unite the community. Celebrated every August 9th during the town’s founding anniversary, it reflects how the people of San Nicolas depend on the lake for their livelihood and how deeply the maliputo is woven into their history and daily life. Over the years, the event has also become a reminder to protect the fish and the environment that sustains it.