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Diyandi Festival

3rd Monday of January · Balingasag, Misamis Oriental

A celebration of songs, culture, and heritage of the Higaonon Tribes of Balingasag.

Philippines Festivals Diyandi Festival

Month

January

Province

Misamis Oriental

Region

Northern Mindanao

Category

Regional

Date

3rd Monday of January

Festival Themes

cultural indigenous heritage

Location

Diyandi Festival is held in Balingasag, Misamis Oriental, in the Northern Mindanao region of the Philippines. The celebration is centered in Balingasag itself.

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