EVENTS AND FESTIVITIES IN MASBATE PROVINCE

RODEO FILIPINO
Masbate, March 18


Cattle raising is trademark of the province as well as the major source of livelihood. Hence, the Rodeo highlights the livestock week of Masbate and features various sports activities such as grand rodeo parade, agro-livestock fair, individual and group competitions in bull riding, steer wrestling, carabao race and other traditional Filipino games.

 
CORN FESTIVAL

A harvest festival among Moncadistas in San Ramon Uson Masbate. Famous for people dancing on glowing embers. The celebration is a ritual for thanksgiving after the plentiful corn harvest.

 
BANTIGUE FESTIVAL

A festival among the Bantigue folk, right across teh Masbate town proper. The Barangay is famous for its deeply preserved traditional folk dance called the "Batigue Dance" . Batigue is famous for its boatmakers.