If you're into traveling and attending festivals, you might want to consider SOCCSKSARGEN Region this month. Below are five (5) festivals in SOCCSKSARGEN held every month of January that we recommend for you to know more about the region, the different cultures and traditions.
Hinugyaw Festival (Koronadal City)
January 3-10
New Year in Koronadal City begins with the celebration of Hinugyaw Festival and its founding anniversary every first week of January. Thousands of tourists - locals and those coming from different places visit Koronadal to celebrate as different activities showcasing the rich history, culture and heritage of the Koronadaleños are held.
Sto. Niño de Bula Patronal Fiesta (General Santos City)
January 6-15
The celebration Sto. Niño de Bula Patronal Fiesta is considered as one of the biggest and most attended annual event in General Santos City.
It is a thanksgiving celebration held every January 15 by residents of Brgy. Bula and the fishing industry in the city to the patron saint for bountiful harvest.
Every year, an estimated 20,000 to 50,000 people flocked to Brgy. Bula to celebrate the Sinulog and participate in activities including the fluvial parade, inland procession, Holy mass, street dancing and the traditional sinulog dancing, among others.
Bangsi Festival (Maitum, Sarangani)
January 23-25
Kulitangtang Festival (Tantangan, South Cotabato)
January 27
The Municipality of Tantangan, known for its clay pots and ceramics made by local artisan and craftsmen, celebrates its foundation anniversary and Kulitangtang Festival every 27th day of January. The festival name is from the word “Kulitangtangan,” or the ringing of a bell when there is a gathering. The streetdancing competition highlights the diversity of cultures in Tantangan.
Halad Festival (Midsayap, Cotabato)
January20
Halad Festival in Midsayap is held every third Sunday of January in honor of Sr. Sto. Niño, the town's patron saint. Thousands joins the celebration each year with the colorful street dancing competition as the main attraction.
January 3-10
New Year in Koronadal City begins with the celebration of Hinugyaw Festival and its founding anniversary every first week of January. Thousands of tourists - locals and those coming from different places visit Koronadal to celebrate as different activities showcasing the rich history, culture and heritage of the Koronadaleños are held.
January 6-15
The celebration Sto. Niño de Bula Patronal Fiesta is considered as one of the biggest and most attended annual event in General Santos City.
It is a thanksgiving celebration held every January 15 by residents of Brgy. Bula and the fishing industry in the city to the patron saint for bountiful harvest.
Every year, an estimated 20,000 to 50,000 people flocked to Brgy. Bula to celebrate the Sinulog and participate in activities including the fluvial parade, inland procession, Holy mass, street dancing and the traditional sinulog dancing, among others.
January 23-25
The coastal town of Maitum in Sarangani Province celebrates Bangsi Festival every 4th week of January. The celebration is named after the town's "one town, one product" or OTOP - the flying fish or bangsi for the locals.
The week-long celebration also gives tribute to the town's fisherfolks. Must-see activities of Bangsi Festival includes the Bangsiyawan or the streetdancing competition and showdown, and the Sugbarangayan wherein tons of flying fish are grilled simultaneously along the main streets of Maitum.
January 27
The Municipality of Tantangan, known for its clay pots and ceramics made by local artisan and craftsmen, celebrates its foundation anniversary and Kulitangtang Festival every 27th day of January. The festival name is from the word “Kulitangtangan,” or the ringing of a bell when there is a gathering. The streetdancing competition highlights the diversity of cultures in Tantangan.
January20
Halad Festival in Midsayap is held every third Sunday of January in honor of Sr. Sto. Niño, the town's patron saint. Thousands joins the celebration each year with the colorful street dancing competition as the main attraction.
