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Butanding Festival

May 17-24 · Donsol, Sorsogon

Ushers in the "Butanding" (whale shark) season and gives thanksgiving for its blessings to the people of Donsol. Features a regatta, fluvial parade along the Donsol River with giant whale shark images on floats, and street dancing contingents. Donsol is the whale shark capital of the world.

Philippines Festivals Butanding Festival

Month

May

Province

Sorsogon

Region

Bicol Region

Category

Featured

Date

May 17-24

Festival Themes

nature cultural harvest

Location

Butanding Festival is held in Donsol, Sorsogon, in the Bicol Region region of the Philippines. The celebration is centered in Donsol itself.

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