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Grand Kaliga Festival

July 23 · Gingoog City, Misamis Oriental

A colorful festival of abundance and prosperity stemming from the city's Manobo and Higaonon roots. A thanksgiving celebration meaning "to thank God" for all blessings, bountiful harvest, successful hunting, installation of new chieftain, and recoveries from hardship.

Philippines Festivals Grand Kaliga Festival

Month

July

Province

Misamis Oriental

Region

Northern Mindanao

Category

Regional

Date

July 23

Festival Themes

indigenous cultural harvest

Location

Grand Kaliga Festival is held in Gingoog City, Misamis Oriental, in the Northern Mindanao region of the Philippines. The celebration is centered in Gingoog City itself.

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This entry is part of the azifind.com Philippine Festivals Calendar, written independently and informed by the Tourism Promotions Board Philippines, local government tourism offices, and provincial tourism development plans. Dates are approximate and may vary year to year. View all festivals →