Kanidugan Festival is one of the most awaited festivals in the Philippines. This festivities is celebrated on the first week of April in Odiongan, Tablas Island, Romblon. The street dance parade and ground demonstration is composed of participants from the baranggay level. Each of the participants is wearing their best and colorful costumes made from the coconut products. It is showcasing the importance of coconut or "niyog" in Filipino or "nidog" a local term where its name came from. Photos below will describe why you shouldn't miss Kanidugan Festival 2016:
Most of the festivals and fiestas are religious in nature brought by the Spaniards in 1500s. There are group of people in the Philippines who celebrates birth and death. Regardless of its reasons, as long as it binds people, it needs to be preserved. The stunning colors and artistic costumes are just beautiful in the eyes.