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Three Kings - celebrated
usually on the first sunday of January by all towns. Usually as
festive as Christmas Day. |
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January 28 - Savidug Barrio
Fiesta (Sabtang) |
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| February
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February to June is usually
the fishing season (dibang and arayu). Joining a local fisherman,
if you happen to know one, could be a lifelong experience especially
if you are lucky enough to catch an arayu. |
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| March
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| April
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Summer months
are usually the best times for trekking along the pasture paths
and swimming or snorkelling on the beaches (White Beach, Baluarte
Beach, Di-Atay Beach). |
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| May
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May 1 - Ivana Town Fiesta
(San Jose) |
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May 10 - Uyugan Town Fiesta
(San Antonio de Florencia)) |
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| June
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June 13 - Barrio San Antonio
(Diptan, Basco) Barrio Fiesta |
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June 26 -
Batanes Day Anniversary. Usually a weeklong celebration with daily
agro-industrial fairs, community sports festival and cultural presentations. |
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June 27 - Barrio Fiesta,
Brgy. San Juaquin (Valugan), Basco |
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| July
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| August
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August 8 - Basco Town
Fiesta (Sto. Domingo de Guzman), also celebrated in Manila |
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August 23 - Brgy. Chavayan
Barrio Fiesta, Sabtang (Sta Rosa de Lima) |
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| September
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Sports Event: Batanes
Schools Athletic Association Meet (previously known as Provincial
Meet). |
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| October
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October 1 - Brgy. Sinakan
Barrio Fiesta, Sabtang (Sta. Teresita de Niño) |
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October 7 - Itbayat Town
Fiesta (Sta. Maria de Mayan) |
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October 7 - Brgy. Tukon/Chanarian
(Basco) Barrio Fiesta |
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Second week
of October - Experience the migratory birds season (kuyab and
valichit). They pass by for a few days before they continue
to fly to warmer areas. |
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October 26 - Brgy. Sumnanga
Barrio Fiesta, Sabtang (San Luis Beltran) |
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| November
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November 4 - Mahatao Town
Fiesta (San Carlos Borromeo), also celebrated in Manila |
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November 27-
Brgy. Itbud Barrio Fiesta (Nuestra Señora da la Medalla Milagrosa) |
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| December
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Christmas Program (and
dance) are usually celebrated in most towns |
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Traditional Misa de Gallo, observed
from 16th to 24th
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Some towns also celebrate
Three Kings on Christmas Day. |
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New Year festivities are
celebrated in all towns |
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