Major Events & Festivals in Biñan, Laguna, Philippines

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1. Santacruzan sa Biñan

Annual beauty pageant procession honoring the Virgin Mary, with unique floats and cultural performances.

Unique Floats: Each float represents a biblical character from the life of Jesus and Mary.
Cultural Performances: Includes traditional Filipino dance presentations and local singing groups.
Community Participation: Allows locals to participate in the pageant, either as spectators or contributors.

Christmas festival featuring lights and sound shows, parades, and a giant Christmas tree.

Giant Christmas Tree: One of the tallest in the country, decorated with over 30,000 LED lights.
Sound and Light Shows: Daily shows that synchronize music, lasers, and special effects.
Community Parade: Includes marching bands, floats, and local groups showcasing their talents.

Celebration of the city's foundation anniversary with cultural presentations, food stalls, and concerts.

Historical Exhibit: Displays artifacts and information about Biñan's history and culture.
Community Fair: Showcases local products, services, and performances.
Giant Lantern Festival: Features giant lanterns made by local organizations, lit up at night.

Festival held in nearby Lucban showcasing colorful rice wafers decorating houses.

Rice Wafers Decorations: Homes are decorated with intricate patterns and designs made from rice wafers.
Street Dancing and Music: Includes traditional street dancing and music performances.
Food Stalls: Features local delicacies such as lumangguin (fermented rice cake) and longanisa.

Celebration of the Sinig-ang, a traditional dish made in Biñan, with cooking contests and food stalls.

Cooking Contests: Competitions for amateurs and professionals showcasing their Sinig-ang making skills.
Food Stalls: Features various versions of the dish, as well as other local delicacies.
Cultural Presentations: Includes traditional Filipino dance performances and music groups.

Weekly night market offering local food, products, and live entertainment.

Local Foods: Features a wide variety of Filipino street foods.
Live Entertainment: Includes local bands, performers, and cultural presentations.
Shopping Opportunities: Offers a wide range of products including clothing, accessories, and souvenirs.

Annual kite festival featuring international participants and giant kites.

International Participants: Attracts participants from around the world to showcase their unique kite designs.
Giant Kites: Includes giant kites that can reach up to 30 meters in diameter.
Workshops and Demonstrations: Provides opportunities for attendees to learn about kite making and flying.

Annual flower festival featuring a flower car parade and various flower-related events.

Flower Car Parade: Parade of floats decorated with fresh flowers, showcasing creativity and floral arrangements.
Flower Exhibits: Displays of various flower species, along with information about their care and growth.
Workshops and Demonstrations: Offers opportunities for attendees to learn about flower arrangement techniques.

Annual sports festival featuring various sporting events and competitions.

Variety of Events: Includes events such as basketball, volleyball, swimming, and athletics.
Community Participation: Allows locals to participate in the various sports events.
Professional Athletes: Features professional athletes and sports teams from around the Philippines.

Annual music festival featuring local bands, musicians, and cultural performances.

Local Talent Showcase: Provides a platform for local bands and musicians to showcase their talent.
Cultural Performances: Includes traditional Filipino dance performances and music groups.
Workshops and Seminars: Offers workshops and seminars for attendees interested in music and performance.

Annual arts festival featuring visual art exhibitions, workshops, and performances.

Visual Art Exhibitions: Showcases various forms of visual art from local and international artists.
Workshops and Demonstrations: Offers opportunities for attendees to learn about different artistic techniques.
Performance Art: Features live performances of dance, theater, and music.

Annual film festival showcasing Filipino independent films and international short films.

Filipino Independent Films: Showcases innovative and thought-provoking films from emerging Filipino filmmakers.
International Short Films: Features short films from various countries, showcasing diverse perspectives.
Filmmaking Workshops: Offers opportunities for aspiring filmmakers to learn about filmmaking techniques.

Annual food festival featuring local delicacies, cooking competitions, and culinary workshops.

Local Delicacies: Showcases various regional specialties from Biñan and surrounding areas.
Cooking Competitions: Competitions for amateurs and professionals to showcase their culinary skills.
Culinary Workshops: Offers opportunities for attendees to learn about traditional cooking techniques.

Annual trade fair featuring local businesses and products, as well as international exhibitors.

Local Businesses: Provides a platform for local businesses to showcase their products and services.
International Exhibitors: Attracts international exhibitors, providing opportunities for cross-cultural exchange.
Seminars and Workshops: Offers seminars and workshops on various business topics, such as marketing, finance, and entrepreneurship.

Annual eco-tourism festival featuring nature hikes, wildlife observation, and environmental education.

Nature Hikes: Provides opportunities for attendees to explore the natural beauty of Biñan.
Wildlife Observation: Allows attendees to observe local wildlife in their natural habitats.
Environmental Education: Offers opportunities for attendees to learn about environmental conservation and sustainability.