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Commemoration
of the Hoisting of the Philippine Flag in Mindanao (January
17; Butuan City)
The
first formal hoisting of the Philippine flag in Mindanao was
done on January 17, 1889 in Butuan City. The commemorative
events are spearheaded by the Butuan Local Government and
Butuan Historical & Cultural Foundation. |
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Kahimunan
Festival (third Sunday of January; Libertad, Butuan City)
Butuan
City’s version of the Sinulog Festival of Cebu, it is
celebrated to pay homage to the city’s patron, Sto.
Niño. Kahimunan is the Lumad term for “gathering.”
The annual fest is a mixture of Christian and folk elements
celebrated with pomp and pageantry. |
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Butuan
Trade Mission to China (March 17; Butuan City)
Annual
commemoration of the first Butuan Trade Mission to China which
took place on March 1001. |
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Cultural
Festival / Tourism Consciousness Week (last Sunday of July
up to August 2; Butuan City)
Tourism-related
activities include nightly cultural shows, Laro ng Lahi, Speak
Butuanon Drive, photo exhibit, mountain bike and motorcross
competitions, and BMX exhibitions. |
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Abayan
Festival (last Sunday of July; Butuan City)
Day-long
festivity of baroto race, fluvial procession, and parlor games
in honor of St. Anne, patroness of the Agusan River. |
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Adlaw
hong Butuan (August 2; Butuan City)
Charter
Day celebration of Butuan City. Highlighted by a thanksgiving
mass, motorcade, Palagsing Festival, street parties, and the
Recognition of Outstanding Butuanons & City Employees
Night |
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