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Magalleones Festival

July 9-16 · Magallanes, Sorsogon

Depicts the reputation of the municipality as one of the shipbuilding capitals of the Bicol peninsula during the Spanish colonial period. Honors its patroness, Our Lady of Mt. Carmel, highlighted by colorful street dance presentations.

Philippines Festivals Magalleones Festival

Month

July

Province

Sorsogon

Region

Bicol Region

Category

Regional

Date

July 9-16

Patron

Our Lady of Mt. Carmel

Festival Themes

heritage cultural religious

Location

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

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