Sibugay's Festivals

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Festivals and affairs

Sibug – Sibug Festivals
An annual grand event every Ferbuary 15 to 26, in celebration of the founding anniversary of the province. Highlighted, Binibining Sibugay, Street Dancing, Trade Fair, Sports Fest and the longest Talaba Grill. Showcasing the biggest, juiciest and meatiest “Talaba” (Oyster). Capitol Site, Ipil Heights, Ipil, Zamboanga Sibugay the site of the festival.




Pasalamat Festival 
A street dancing competition every January 15 – 29 featuring the Traditional way of holding thanks giving celebration among the subanens and kalibugans in the Locality. The site of the festival is in Sports Complex, Tungawan Elementary School, Tungawan, Zamboanga Sibugay.

Kasikas Festival
 An annual event honouring Sr. San Jose Mamumuo falls every May 1, the patron of Ipil. The celebration or town fiesta is highlighted with religious processions, choral competition and others. They also have parade or street dancing competition featuring the Lechon or Roasted Pig. Ipil Municipal, Ipil, Zamboanga Sibugay is the site of the said festival.

Bangus Festival  
Every December Bangus Festival is celebrated at Barangay Monching, Siay, Zamboanga Sibugay as thanksgiving festuring the abundance of Bangus or Milk Fish as prime product in the locality and it is highlighted with Culinary Contest.

Kasadyaan Festival 

December 15 to 19 in Diplahan, Zamboanga Sibugay the Kasadyaan grand celebration commemorating the founding anniversary of the Municipality of Diplahan. Highlightes of the festival includes street dancing, parade and Miss Diplahan. 

How to get there:
By Air: Fly to Zambaonga City,Pagadian,or Dipolog and take a bus to Ipil the capital of the province. There are a lot of bus companies that ply the route. From Pagadian City or Dipolog City it takes 3 to 4 hours. From Zamboanga City,it takes 3 to 3 1/2 hours. From Cagayan de Oro,buses also go to Ipil.

Sibugay Province has a public airport and two private airports. There are local charter flights that can be arranged from Cagayan de Oro or Zamboanga City.
(http://www.philippinecountry.com/philippine_festivals/sibug-sibug.html)