MAKATI CITY TRAVEL INFORMATION

Makati City Feasts & Festivals

Likhang Kamay
It is a yearly exhibit of top of the line native handicrafts. Likhang Kamay is instrumental in the discovery and development of native crafts producers.

Chinese New Year
Frames of fireworks donated by the business sector are ignited after the presentation of the Dragon and Tiger dances. It is one of the events viewed by thousands of spectators.

Belen sa Makati
The façades of buildings are decorated by crèches and complemented by locally made lanterns in celebration of the yuletide season.

Caracol (last Sunday of January).
Conceptualized in 1988, Caracol is a Spanish term for a snail and refers to the "the shell used by the people to protect them from life's detrimental realities." It invites the viewers in merrymaking. A combination of the three major ethnic festivals of the country, it was declared the official festival of Makati through the passage of Resolution 351.

Flores de Mayo
It is one of the biggest processions in Metro Manila participated in by 120 young ladies representing the 32 barangays of the municipality, tourism oriented establishments, local and government offices and corporations based in Makati.

Likhang Kamay
It is a yearly exhibit of top of the line native handicrafts. Likhang Kamay is instrumental in the discovery and development of native crafts producers.

COSM
It is the venue for giving recognition to Ten Outstanding Students of Makati, the crème de la crème of youth leaders representing the private and public schools.

Ganito Kami Noon
Host and guests representing the local government and socio-economic sector wear turn-of-the-century native costumes during this event. Highlight of the evening is the Rigodon de Honor presided by the Mayor and his lady.

Bailes delos Arcos (June 29).
The dance is performed on the feast day of Saints Peter and Paul at Barangay Poblacion by daughters of past participants with impeccable reputations, as homage to the Virgen dela Rosa for her kindness. The "Dance of Virgins" is performed by young ladies.

Pasko sa Makati
Highlight is a raffle draw for the rank and file employees of the city.

Chinese New Year
Frames of fireworks donated by the business sector are ignited after the presentation of the Dragon and Tiger dances. It is one of the events viewed by thousands of spectators.

Belen sa Makati
The façades of buildings are decorated by crèches and complemented by locally made lanterns in celebration of the yuletide season.

Senakulo
It is a street re-enactment of the life, death, and passion of Jesus Christ. The event is mounted during the Lenten Season in the barangays.

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