2.09.2009
January 2009
Kahimunan Festival
Every 3rd Sunday of January
Butuan City
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Every 3rd Sunday of January
Butuan City
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A colorful street dancing competition in honor of Sr. Sto. Niño participated in by different religious organizations and other Sectors/groups.
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Contact Person:
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Ms. Esther A. Guno
OIC - City Tourism Officer
Tel. No. (085) 342-5601
OIC - City Tourism Officer
Tel. No. (085) 342-5601
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First Official and Formal Hoisting of Philippine Flag in Mindanao
January 17
Butuan City
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A re-enactment of the Phil. Flag Official Hoisting in Mindanao done in Butuan City by Wenceslao Gonzales, Governor of Surigao under the Aguinaldo Regime.
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Contact Person:
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Ms. Esther A. Guno
OIC - City Tourism Officer
Tel. No. (085) 342-5601
OIC - City Tourism Officer
Tel. No. (085) 342-5601
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Musikainan Festival
January 29
City of Cabadbaran
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A festival of food and music that features local artists and native delicacies of Cabadbaran.
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Contact Person:
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Ms. Maria Jean M. Chee
City Tourism Officer
Tel. No. (085) 8181120
City Tourism Officer
Tel. No. (085) 8181120
February 2009
Araw ng Caraga
Feb. 22-23
Regionwide
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Feb. 22-23
Regionwide
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A celebration of the creation of Caraga as an administrative Region. Among the activities are the motorcade, fashion show, photo exhibit, TRECON (Tourism Related Extablishment Convention), etc.
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Contact Person:
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Ms. Letty Tan
Regional Director
Dept. of Tourism Regional Office
Tel. No (085) 341-8413 /
815-6040
Regional Director
Dept. of Tourism Regional Office
Tel. No (085) 341-8413 /
815-6040
March 2009
First Mass Anniversary Celebration
March 31
Butuan City
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March 31
Butuan City
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A commemoration of Magellan’s landing and planting of the cross on March 31, 1521 at Mazau, butuan, signifying the celebration of the 1st Easter Mass in the Philippine soil.
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Contact Person:
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Ms. Esther A. Guno
OIC - City Tourism Officer
Tel. No. (085) 342-5601
OIC - City Tourism Officer
Tel. No. (085) 342-5601
April 2009
2nd Siargao Invitational Game Fishing Tournament
April 17-19
Pilar, Siargao Island
Surigao del Norte
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4th Surigao del Norte National Flatland Skimboarding Challenge
April 18-20
Tranquility Bay, Municipality of Bacuag, Surigao del Norte
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A yearly competition on Flatland Skimboarding with participants from all over the country.
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Contact Person:
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Mr. Art Cruje
Provincial Tourism Officer
(086) 826-2317041
April 17-19
Pilar, Siargao Island
Surigao del Norte
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Renowned anglers from all over the world converge to join the biggest ever game-fishing in the country. This game-fishing tournament is the first ever in Mindanao.
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Contact Person:
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Mayor Lucio T. Gonzales
Municipal Mayor
09287560743
.Municipal Mayor
09287560743
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4th Surigao del Norte National Flatland Skimboarding Challenge
April 18-20
Tranquility Bay, Municipality of Bacuag, Surigao del Norte
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A yearly competition on Flatland Skimboarding with participants from all over the country.
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Contact Person:
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Mr. Art Cruje
Provincial Tourism Officer
(086) 826-2317041
May 2009
Balangay Festival
May 1-31
Butuan City
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May 1-31
Butuan City
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It is a month-long fiesta celebration of Butuan City. Several activities are lined up for the celebration like Mutya Hong Butuan Pageant, Sportsfest and Santacruzan.
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Contact Person:
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Ms. Esther A. Guno
OIC - City Tourism Officer
Tel. No. (085) 342-5601
OIC - City Tourism Officer
Tel. No. (085) 342-5601
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Balik-Butuan
2nd week of May to end
Butuan City
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An opportunity for all Butuanons residing abroad and other parts of the country to re-unite with old-time friends and relatives and see what they can help for Butuan’s development and progress.
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Contact Person:
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Ms. Esther A. Guno
OIC - City Tourism Officer
Tel. No. (085) 342-5601
OIC - City Tourism Officer
Tel. No. (085) 342-5601
June 2009
Naliyagan Festival
June 12-18
Prosperidad, Agusan del Sur
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June 12-18
Prosperidad, Agusan del Sur
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It is the celebration of the Foundation anniversary of Agusan del Sur. It is a week-long socio-cultural and arts exposition of the indigenous tribes in the entire Agusan Valley. It depicts the Agusanon culture and heritage. Native from the near or far-flung places of the province display their skills and gracefulness in dancing as part of their ritual activities.
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Contact Person:
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Mr. Michael Santos
Provincial Tourism Officer
Tel. No. (085) 343-7963
Provincial Tourism Officer
Tel. No. (085) 343-7963
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Araw ng Agusan del Norte
June 12-17
Agusan del Norte
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The founding anniversary of Agusan del Norte is marked with a week-long celebration of special events that include Thanksgiving Mass. Sports activities, Search for Mutya ng Agusan del Norte and Barangay Night.
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Contact Persons:
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Mr. Daniel Calo /Ms. Margie Jongko
Prov’l. Tourism Office
Tel. No. (085) 342-2185
Prov’l. Tourism Office
Tel. No. (085) 342-2185
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Kaliguan Festival
June 21-25
Cagwait, Surigao del Sur
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A yearly festivity in honor of St. John the Baptist highlighted by search for Perlas ng Kaliguan beauty pageant and beach dancing.
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Contact Person:
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Ms. Clara Ambray
Provincial Tourism Officer
Tel. No. (086) 211-3947
Provincial Tourism Officer
Tel. No. (086) 211-3947
July 2009
Pahinungod Festival
July 15
Carrascal, Surigao del Sur
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This is Mardigras which is performed around the streets of Carrascal in honor of their Patroness, Our Lady of Mt. Carmel.
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Contact Person:
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Ms. Clara Ambray
Provincial Tourism Officer
Tel. No. (086) 211-3947
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Abayan Festival
Last Sunday of July
Butuan City
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A riverside in honor of Saint Anne, Patroness of Agusan River highlighted with baroto races and indigenous games for men, women and childrencapped by a fluvial procession.
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Contact Person:
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Ms. Esther A. Guno
OIC - City Tourism Officer
Tel. No. (085) 342-5601
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Tourism Consciousness Week
Last week of July
Butuan City
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Various tourism activities are lined-up for this week. This will culminate on August 2 in celebration of the Adlaw Hong Butuan.
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Contact Person:
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Ms. Esther A. Guno
OIC - City Tourism Officer
Tel. No. (085) 342-5601
July 15
Carrascal, Surigao del Sur
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This is Mardigras which is performed around the streets of Carrascal in honor of their Patroness, Our Lady of Mt. Carmel.
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Contact Person:
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Ms. Clara Ambray
Provincial Tourism Officer
Tel. No. (086) 211-3947
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Abayan Festival
Last Sunday of July
Butuan City
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A riverside in honor of Saint Anne, Patroness of Agusan River highlighted with baroto races and indigenous games for men, women and childrencapped by a fluvial procession.
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Contact Person:
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Ms. Esther A. Guno
OIC - City Tourism Officer
Tel. No. (085) 342-5601
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Tourism Consciousness Week
Last week of July
Butuan City
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Various tourism activities are lined-up for this week. This will culminate on August 2 in celebration of the Adlaw Hong Butuan.
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Contact Person:
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Ms. Esther A. Guno
OIC - City Tourism Officer
Tel. No. (085) 342-5601
August 2009
Adlaw Hong Butuan
August 2
Butuan City
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August 2
Butuan City
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It’s the charter day celebration of Butuan City. It is highlighted by the thanksgiving Mass, motorcade, float parade of the different Regional Line agencies, recognition of outstanding Butuanons & City employees’ night.
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Contact Person:
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Ms. Esther A. Guno
OIC - City Tourism Officer
Tel. No. (085) 342-5601
OIC - City Tourism Officer
Tel. No. (085) 342-5601
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Sumayajaw Festival
August 15
Jabonga, Agusan del Norte
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Held during the town fiesta of Jabonga. It is a thanksgiving celebration for the bounties showered by the Heavenly Father through the intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary, the Lady of Assumption
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Contact Person:
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Mr. Daniel Calo /Ms. Margie Jongko
Prov’l. Tourism Office
Tel. No. (085) 342-2185
Prov’l. Tourism Office
Tel. No. (085) 342-2185
September 2009
Bonok-Bonok Maradjaw Karadjaw
September 9-10
Surigao City
September 9-10
Surigao City
A fiesta celebration in honor of the Patron Saint, San Nicolas de Tolentino. A day-long Mardigras marked by street dancing festivities which is the main highlight of the event. Other activities include agro-industrial fair, food festival, sports-fest, exhibits and more.
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Contact Person:
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Ms. Roselyn Merlin
City Tourism Officer
Tel. No. (086) 826-8064
City Tourism Officer
Tel. No. (086) 826-8064
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5th Pasayan (Shrimp) Festival
September 10
Surigao City
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A rare festival of shrimps. A thanksgiving event for the bountiful harvest of seafoods specifically shrimps.
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Contact Person:
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Ms. Roselyn Merlin
City Tourism Officer
Tel. No. (086) 826-8064
City Tourism Officer
Tel. No. (086) 826-8064
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4th North Siargao Surfing Challenge
September 2-6
(tentative date)
(tentative date)
Surf Sites of Danjug, Sta. Monica, Bigwis at Pacifico San Isidro and Bayod Breaks of Burgos.
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The NSSC-Circuit are tune-up competitions being held in the Municipalities of Sta. Monica, Burgos and San Isidro for the local surfing athletes before entering the most coveted and prestigious National and International Surfing Competitions at Cloud 9, Gen. Luna in the months of September and October.
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Contact Person:
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Mr. Art Cruje
Provincial Tourism Officer
(086) 826-2317041
Provincial Tourism Officer
(086) 826-2317041
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11th Siargao National Surfing Cup
September 15-17
General Luna, Siargao Island Surigao del Norte
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A gathering of the best surfers in the whole Philippines. A competition that will give chance to the National surfers to compete internationally in the succeeding Siargao International Surfing Cup.
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Contact Person:
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Mr. Art Cruje
Provincial Tourism Officer
(086) 826-2317041
Provincial Tourism Officer
(086) 826-2317041
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15th Siargao International Surfing Competition
September 19-26
General Luna, Siargao Island Surigao del Norte
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The biggest event in the Philippines with top National and International surfers competing for the prize money (in dollars). An open invitational surfing competitionamong the local and foreign surfers.
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Contact Person:
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Mr. Art Cruje
Provincial Tourism Officer
Provincial Tourism Officer
(086) 826-2317041
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Baoto Festival
3rd week of September
Jabonga, Agusan del Norte
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Held annually, this is a regional race for native wooden barotos, the main event is the 30K Paddling Marathon. Other activities include tree planting, adventure skills clinic, triathlon, airsoft match and bikini open.
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Contact Persons:
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Mr. Daniel Calo /Ms. Margie Jongko
Prov’l. Tourism Office
Tel. No. (085) 342-2185
Prov’l. Tourism Office
Tel. No. (085) 342-2185
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Drum and Lyre Competition
September 29
Nasipit, Agusan del Norte
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This event highlights the drum and lyre competition participated in by the different schools in Agusan del Norte during their town fiesta.
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Contact Person:
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Mr. Daniel Calo /Ms. Margie Jongko
Prov’l. Tourism Office
Tel. No. (085) 342-2185
Prov’l. Tourism Office
Tel. No. (085) 342-2185
October 2009
Lisagan Festival
3rd Saturday of October
Magallanes, Agusan del Norte
Contact Persons:
Mr. Daniel Calo /Ms. Margie Jongko
Prov’l. Tourism Office
Tel. No. (085) 342-2185
Battle of Surigao Strait
October 25
Lipata, Surigao City
3rd Saturday of October
Magallanes, Agusan del Norte
A religious celebration showcasing Mamanwa dances and healing rituals. It is a re-enactment of the 1st miraculous healing in 1910 to a native while dancing in front of the Blessed Virgin Mary that was brought to Magallanes from Las Nieves, Barcelona Spain.
Contact Persons:
Mr. Daniel Calo /Ms. Margie Jongko
Prov’l. Tourism Office
Tel. No. (085) 342-2185
Battle of Surigao Strait
October 25
Lipata, Surigao City
The greatest naval battle in the Philippine history between the Allied Forces and the Japanese Imperial Army was stayed in Surigao Strait during World War II. The commemoration where the American Troops landed on that significant day in 1944.
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Contact Person:
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Ms. Roselyn Merlin
City Tourism Officer
Tel. No. (086) 826-8064
City Tourism Officer
Tel. No. (086) 826-8064
November 2009
Lanuza International Surfing Festival
November last weekDoot Poktoy, Lanuza Surigao del Sur
An invitational international surfing competition with top surfers from all over the Philippines and outside the country.
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Contact Person:
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Ms. Clara Ambray
Provincial Tourism Officer
Tel. No. (086) 211-3947
Provincial Tourism Officer
Tel. No. (086) 211-3947
December 2009
Paskuhan
December 1-24
Luneta Park, Surigao City
Series of activities which include: Light-up a tree, Lanterns/Christmas tree making contest, Lantern parade display of all winning entries of lanterns and Christmas trees and Rondalla Contest. “Painit sa Pasko” is also held during the Misa de Gallo on the 16th to 24th of December. Mass goers converge at the park to buy and eat Surigaonon delicacies (i.e. sayong-song, suman, bibingka,chocolate, etc.)
Contact Person:
Ms. Roselyn Merlin
City Tourism Officer
Tel. No. (086) 826-8064
Light-up Butuan for Christmas
December 1-31
Butuan City
A festival of lights done during Christmas Season among urban and highway barangays of the city including private and government establishments.
Contact Person:
Ms. Esther A. Guno
OIC - City Tourism Officer
Tel. No. (085) 342-5601
December 1-24
Luneta Park, Surigao City
Series of activities which include: Light-up a tree, Lanterns/Christmas tree making contest, Lantern parade display of all winning entries of lanterns and Christmas trees and Rondalla Contest. “Painit sa Pasko” is also held during the Misa de Gallo on the 16th to 24th of December. Mass goers converge at the park to buy and eat Surigaonon delicacies (i.e. sayong-song, suman, bibingka,chocolate, etc.)
Contact Person:
Ms. Roselyn Merlin
City Tourism Officer
Tel. No. (086) 826-8064
Light-up Butuan for Christmas
December 1-31
Butuan City
A festival of lights done during Christmas Season among urban and highway barangays of the city including private and government establishments.
Contact Person:
Ms. Esther A. Guno
OIC - City Tourism Officer
Tel. No. (085) 342-5601
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