Philippine Festivals, Events and Celebrations in April

Conquer Mt. Apo
Date: April 1 - 5
Venue: Kapatagan, Davao del Sur
Description: Expedition to Mt. Apo, the Philippine's highest mountain.

Bataan Day
Date: April 9
Venue: Mt. Samat, Bataan and Fort Santiago, Manila
Description: Commemorates the Death March and the fall of Bataan to the Japanese Imperial Army during World War 2.

Kalilang
Date: April 10 - 15
Venue: Marawi City
Description: Celebrates Muslim culture with songs, dances, crafts and food.

Tanduyong Festival
Date: 4th Sunday of April
Venue: San Jose City
Description: Celebrates the city's harvest of onions, garlic and other vegetables, with colorful costumes and dancing.

Bankarera
Date: April 21
Venue: Penablanca, Cagayan
Description: A row boat race on the Pinacanauan river in Callao Caves Tourist Zone.

Kadaugan sa Mactan
Date: April 27
Venue: Mactan
Description: Commemorates and re-enacts the Battle of Mactan between the forces of Ferdinand Magellan and Lapu-Lapu.

Cassava Festival
Date: Last week of April
Venue: Camotes Islands, Cebu
Description: Celebrates the many uses of the root crop with cooking contests.

Binirayan
Date: Late April
Venue: San Jose, Antique
Description: Celebrates and re-enacts the landing of the ten Borneo Datus in the 13th Century.

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