Filipinos love to celebrate. It's said we have the longest Christmas season in the world, starting as early as September ("The Ber Months").

The Town Fiesta

Every town and barangay has a patron saint, and every year they throw a massive party in honor of that saint. Expect parades, street dancing, beauty pageants, and an open door policy where strangers are invited into homes to eat.

Hospitality on Overdrive

During a fiesta, the motto is "Eat, drink, and be merry." It's a time when the community comes together, old grudges are forgotten, and everyone celebrates their shared heritage.