Higantes Festival 2011
November 1 - December 31
Angono, Rizal
Higantes Festival, also known as the Feast of San Clemente, is celebrated every 23rd of November in the town of Angono, Rizal. This is a major festival in honor of San Clemente, the patron saint of fishermen. His image is carried by male devotees during a procession accompanied by "pahadores" and "higantes". This street event ends in a procession to Laguna de Bay until the image is brought back to its sanctuary.
Schedule of Activities
November 4
- Pagdiriwang para sa Kaarawan ni Carlos "Botong" Francisco
November 4 - 5
- Pagtatanghal ng Sarsuelang "Sa Bunganga ng Pating" | Angono Gymnasium
November 11
- San Miguel Beer Concert | National Road
November 12
- Concert ng Siakol | Angono Gymnasium
November 14
- Seminar on "Basics of the Environment" | Angono Elementary School
November 16
- Angono Talentado | Patio ng Simbahan
November 18
- San Miguel Beer Concert | National Road
November 19
- On the Spot Body Painting Contest | Angono Gymnasium
- Parehadora Festival (Street Dancing) | Angono Municipal Compound
- GSM Concert | Angono Municipal Compound
November 19 - 30
- Angono Art Exhibit | Angono Gymnasium
November 20
- Band Drill Exhibition and Baton Competition | Angono Municipal Compound
- Jamming Night | Angono Gymnasium
November 21
- Rap N Roll | Angono Municipal Compound
November 21 - 22
- Film Showing | Angono Municipal Compound
November 22
- Higantes Festival | Angono Town Proper
November 23
- San Miguel Beer Concert | National Road
November 26
- Art Workshop/Faber Castle | Angono Gymnasium
- Talk n Text AniberSAYA | National Road
December 2
- Pre-Pageant Ms. Gay | Angono Municipal Compound
December 3
- Ms. Angono Tourism Photo Contest Awards Night | Angono Municipal Compound
November 9
- Ms. Gay Angono Coronation | Angono Municipal Compound
Source: Angono Tourism Office