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JUBILANT JULY

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A summary of Philippine Festivals! The many reasons why my country is called "The Pearl of the Orient". (My special thanks to some friends at creativecommons.org)
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July 1, 2008

KINABAYO FESTIVAL (Zamboanga del Norte, July 25, 2008)

Kinabayo Festival which is celebrated every July 25 in Dapitan City Zamboanga del Norte Philippines celebrate a mysterious and colorful pageant re-enacting the Spanish-Moorish wars, mainly the Battle of Covadonga where the Spanish forces under General Pelagio took their last stand against Saracan. They were able to overturn the tide through the miraculous spirit of St. James. The addition of local color and modernism has made this annual celebration a popular attraction which brings thousands of tourists to the Dapitan City.

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