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Good to Know
- May is fiesta season throughout Cebu, so Moalboal's Kagasangan Festival is part of a broader cultural celebration period across the province.
- The festival is one of Moalboal's most vibrant celebrations, drawing locals and visitors; it is an excellent time to experience authentic community spirit and cultural traditions.
- Festivities typically culminate around May 16, but preparatory activities and street decorations may extend several days before and after the main date.
Events
Kagasangan Festival
- Date
- May 16 annually
- Significance
- Commemorates coral reef conservation and the aquatic resources that form the foundation of Moalboal's diving and fishing economy.
- Description
- A cultural, sea, and religious festival honoring Moalboal's patron saint, San Juan Nepomuceno, and celebrating the town's marine biodiversity and coral reefs.
- Cultural Notes
- The word 'kagasangan' derives from Cebuano and means 'corals.' Performers wear costumes shaped like fish, waves, and seashells, and the festival blends indigenous customs with Spanish colonial and contemporary Filipino influences.
Activities
- Street dancing and showdown competitions
- Music competitions
- Fluvial parades
- Food fairs featuring local delicacies
- Costumes inspired by marine flora and fauna
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