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Lanzones Festival (3rd weekend of October; movable) A two day grand festival of agri-cottages industry products in exhibits, barangay beautification, indigenous sports, tableau of local culture, grand parade of golden fruit found prolific and extra sweet in the entire province. The festival is Camiguin’s contribution to Mindanao as cultural destination. San Juan Hibok Hibokan (June 24) held to honor St. John the Baptist. Venues of the festival are usually Cabu-an and/or Agohay Beaches. Water sports like boat races, fluvial processions/parade and coronation of Miss Hibok Hibokan are conducted. Celebrated in the entire province, residents go to the nearest beach and while away time until late afternoon. Panaad (Holy Week) A pilgrim’s yearly trek around the island in observance of the Lenten season. Thousands of visitors make this island a Mecca as they converge at Bonbon for rituals or just getting together. May Festival (Month of May) a month-long fiesta celebraiton of the barangays and town in Camiguin. It also features the searchy for the Rose of May and Santacruzan as the highlights of the celebration. |
