REJOICE with the faithful
in this pageant of Marian
adoration.
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ZAMBOANGA LA HERMOSA
When
October 1 – 12
What to expect
Honoring Nuestra Señora del Pilar,
this is one of the Philippines’ oldest
festivals.
Festivities include religious parades,
an exciting regatta, and a hotlyanticipated street dance contest
participated by a lot of the city’s
many schools.
Where
Zamboanga City
How to get there
To Zamboanga, there are
regular flights from Manila,
Cebu, and Davao City.
From the city’s airport,
ride a jeepney or tricycle
to the center of town.
For more information
http://www.philippinecountry.com/
philippine_festivals/zamboanga_
hermosa_festival.ht
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