Surigao del Sur Festivals - Fiestas in Surigao del Sur
September 23, 2008 by admin
Filed under CARAGA Festivals, Surigao del Sur Festivals
Before the Spaniards came, the original inhabitants were Mamamwas and Manobos. The Visayanst then came and settled on the island with the natives. One of the natives was Saliagao, who lived by the mouth of the river. From his name came Surigao.
The other story is that some fishermen, forced by strong currents sought refuge in one of the huts somewhere in the province. The local Mamamwas thought the fishermen wanted to take the hut by force or by “agaw”. This term was given the prefix “suri” and “suriagaw” was formed and in time shortened to “Surigao”
However it got its name, It is a marvel in terms of natural resources. It is part of the CARAGA Region.
Here are the Festivals and Fiestas of Surigao del Sur:
- Diwatahan Festival - Tandag City - Every 3rd Sunday of January
- Araw ng Surigao del Sur - Tandag City - Every 19th of June
- Kaliguan Festival - Cagwait - Every 4th day of June
- Pahinungod Festival - Carrascal - held every 2 years on July 14-16
- TAEPHAG - Tagbina - Every 27th of June
- Paladong Festival - Hinatuan - Every 28th day of August
- KARAWASAN FESTIVAL - Bislig City - Every 3rd week of September
- National Surfing Festival - Lanuza - Every 3rd week of November
For more information contact:
REGION XIII
Department of Tourism CARAGA -LETICIA TAN, Officer-In-Charg
No. 174 km. 2, J.C. Aquino Ave. , 8600 Butuan City
Tel. No. (6385)225 5712 / 341 8413
Fax No. (6385)3416371
Email: dot13@yahoo.com
