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Cagsawa Festival

February 1-28 · Daraga, Albay

Commemorates the 1814 catastrophic eruption of Mayon Volcano which buried the Cagsawa church and hundreds of people. The Cagsawa Ruins Park serves as the center of all festival activities.

Philippines Festivals Cagsawa Festival

Month

February

Province

Albay

Region

Bicol Region

Category

Regional

Date

February 1-28

Festival Themes

heritage cultural

Location

Cagsawa Festival is held in Daraga, Albay, in the Bicol Region region of the Philippines. The celebration is centered in Daraga itself.

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