May

Kapayabay Festival

May 1
Balete

The Kapayabay Festival is celebrated in Balete, Batangas every May 1. The term Kapayabay is said to combine “Kapayapaan” (peace) and “Paglalakbay” (journey or pilgrimage), symbolizing the town’s devotion to both faith and travel, especially in honor of its patroness, Nuestra Señora de la Paz y Buen Viaje or Our Lady of Peace and Good Voyage. The festival highlights Balete’s spiritual heritage and reflects its identity as a town known for calmness, faith, and reflection.

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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.

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Tapusan Float Parada Festival

May 31
Alitagtag

The Tapusan Festival, celebrated every May 31 in the municipality of Alitagtag, Batangas, stands as one of the oldest and most deeply rooted Catholic traditions in the province. The word “Tapusan” means “the end,” marking the culmination of the month-long Flores de Mayo devotion dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary and the Holy Cross. This festival traces its beginnings to the mid-19th century, following the Vatican’s 1854 declaration of the dogma of the Immaculate Conception of Mary. Spanish missionaries introduced this Marian devotion across Batangas and neighboring towns, where it became a cornerstone of faith and community life. 

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Pastulan Festival

May 17
San Pascual

The Pastulan Festival of San Pascual, Batangas, is a celebration deeply rooted in faith, agriculture, and community life. Its name, Pastulan, meaning “grazing area,” reflects the town’s agricultural origins and enduring connection to the land. Held every May 17 to coincide with the feast of San Pascual Baylon, the festival honors the town’s patron saint and serves as an expression of gratitude for the blessings of harvest and community. 

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