Cultural background of ibalong festival
It is a celebration of the history of the founding of Bicol as contained in Ibalong epic that was created before the Spanish conquest and passed down as oral history until it was documented in written accounts by Spanish friars. The festival lasts for about two weeks.
It is a celebration of the history of the founding of Bicol as contained in Ibalong epic that was created before the Spanish conquest and passed down as oral history until it was documented in written accounts by Spanish friars.
What is Grand Parade in Ibalong Festival?
Grand Parade is one of the highlights of Ibalong Festival
Participants take the role of the legendary heroes of the epic, so spectators can see the story come alive in the context of celebration
When was the first Ibalong Festival in Legazpi City?
The first Ibalong Festival in Legazpi City was in 1992
It was spearheaded by then mayor Imelda Roces
Its purpose was to bring to the forefront Bicol’s pre-Hispanic culture, history, and identity, acknowledging the invaluable folklore that is Ibalong epic
Why is the Ibalong Festival unique?
Festivals vary greatly in their origins
Philippine festivals are mostly tied to religion or an ancient tradition, but the Ibalong Festival of Legazpi City, Albay is unique because it’s born from from the Ibalong epic, a tale of three heroes who all fought to keep the peace for the town of Ibalong: Baltog, Handyong, and, Bantong
The Ibalong Festival is a non-religious festival in Legazpi City, Albay, Philippines based on the Ibalong Epic, and is held on August. The festival celebrates the epic story Ibalong who was accompanied by three legendary heroes, namely Baltog, Handyong, and Bantong.Ibalong Festival is a yearly non-religious event depicting Bicol’s early beginnings based on the Ibalong Epic written by the late Professor Merito Espinas. It tells of mythical superheroes, villains, monsters, and wild animals in ancient times.It is a celebration of the history of the founding of Bicol as contained in Ibalong epic that was created before the Spanish conquest and passed down as oral history until it was documented in written accounts by Spanish friars. The festival lasts for about two weeks.
