List of festivals in the Philippines

The origin of most early festivals, locally known as "fiestas", are rooted in Christianity, dating back to the Spanish colonial period when the many communities (such as barrios and towns) of the predominantly Catholic Philippines almost always had a patron saint assigned to each of them.

They can be marked by Holy Masses, processions, parades, theatrical play and reenactments, religious or cultural rituals, trade fairs, exhibits, concerts, pageants and various games and contests.

Due to the thousands of town, city, provincial, national, and village fiestas in the country, the Philippines has traditionally been known as the Capital of the World's Festivities.

[citation needed] The majority of festivals in the Philippines may have their own peryas (trade fairs with temporary amusement parks).

Each town, city, and village has a dedicated fiesta, resulting in thousands held throughout the year; a few are national in character.