April 26 to May 1Liliw Gat Tayaw Tsinelas FestivalADVERTISEMENTA festival in Liliw in Laguna province, celebrating the town’s footwear industry, which is the main source of income of its residents. Activities include a street party, photo and painting contest, people’s night and a display of the town’s products. May 2Sublian FestivalA festival in the town of Bauan in Batangas province that celebrates “subli,” an indigenous song and dance ritual. Poetry, movement and music are combined when performing subli as the dance is accompanied by chants and drums. The festival also features traditional Filipino games, folk songs and the sharing of “nilupak,” a local delicacy made of bananas and sweet potato.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer April 28, 2018 21:11 UTC