Learn more about Marikina and their festivals!
Marikina is known for its shoe-making industry and the river banks. But there's more that you probably don't know yet about this city in eastern Metro Manila.
Here we list festivities and celebrations that you can enjoy in Marikina.
The celebration is made possible through the support of Mayor Marcy Teodoro, an advocate of the development of arts and culture in Marikina, the National Commission for Culture and the Arts, and the Department of Education, Culture and Sports.
Banners, banderitas, and the invigorating sounds of drums and bugles are standard fare, as well as the parade of clans. Members of each clan turn up in huge numbers, proudly proclaiming their "bansag" or special title, be it derived from their clannish occupation, distinct features, traits, or mannerisms. The Ka-Angkan Festival coincides with the celebration of Marikina's founding anniversary on April 16.
Among the highlights of the festival is the Tour de Takong, where participants are required to wear stilettos with at least three inches in height instead of the usual running shoes. Since the race started in 2011, it has attracted a multitude of participants from all over the country, and is one of the highly-anticipated events in the city.
Here's the complete list of festivals and events celebrated annually in Marikina:
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WHAT TO BRING FOR MARIKINA
Here are some things you might consider bringing with you for your day tour / adventure:
- Stylish face mask
- Water container/tumbler to rehydrate
- Sunscreen for skin protection
- Travel backpack / luggage
- Reusable vacuum storage packs
- Selfie stick
- Waterproof phone case
- Acion cam
- WiFi kit
- Power bank
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Arts Month
Marikina celebrates Arts Month in February with workshops, concerts and dance performances participated in by students from the city and from other places in the country.
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| Arts Month |
The celebration is made possible through the support of Mayor Marcy Teodoro, an advocate of the development of arts and culture in Marikina, the National Commission for Culture and the Arts, and the Department of Education, Culture and Sports.
Ka-Angkan Festival
The Ka-Angkan Festival kicks off Marikina's festival season. It celebrates the value of kinship and the solidarity of the city's multi-clan makeup. The Ka-Angkan Festival, whose perennial theme is "Ka-angkan ko, mabubuting tao," has a familiar fiesta flavor.
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| Ka-Angkan Festival |
Banners, banderitas, and the invigorating sounds of drums and bugles are standard fare, as well as the parade of clans. Members of each clan turn up in huge numbers, proudly proclaiming their "bansag" or special title, be it derived from their clannish occupation, distinct features, traits, or mannerisms. The Ka-Angkan Festival coincides with the celebration of Marikina's founding anniversary on April 16.
Marikina Christian Festival (Holy Week)
This event is a city-wide observation of the Lenten Season. Among the activities usually lined-up for this event are March for Jesus and Bisikleta Iglesia, where those who want to visit different churches use bicycles.
Marikina Christmas Festival
Marikina Christmas Festival marks the start of the celebration of the Christmas season in the city held at the entire stretch of the Marikina River. It is a surefire crowd pleaser as it has always attracted a multitude of crowd every year coming from different places.
Among the main attractions include the nightly entertainment shows at the well-lighted Marikina River that’s also teeming with stalls selling shoes, bags, clothes, toys, home accessories, Christmas decors and a lot more at affordable prices. Some festival goers simply enjoy strolling along the riverbank, enjoying the cool air and dazzling lights.
Rehiyon-Rehiyon Cultural Festival
Rehiyon-Rehiyon is a lively festival that pays tribute to the migrants who have chosen to stay in Marikina and contributed significantly to its progress. A carnival like atmosphere prevails in the air as the citizens of the city revels in street dancing and production numbers such as folk dances wearing magnificent costumes that also showcase the culture and heritage of Marikina. It also commemorates the local government’s celebration of Marikina’s cityhood anniversary on December 8.
Sapatos Festival
Sapatos Festival is a three-month long festival that usually begins in September. It showcases the creativity, craftsmanship, style and quality of shoes, a product Marikina is known for. The festival features parades, cultural presentations, trade fairs featuring shoes made in the city, visits to the shoe museum, among other fun activities.
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Among the highlights of the festival is the Tour de Takong, where participants are required to wear stilettos with at least three inches in height instead of the usual running shoes. Since the race started in 2011, it has attracted a multitude of participants from all over the country, and is one of the highly-anticipated events in the city.
ATTRACTIONS TO SEE IN MANILA
Klook.comHere's the complete list of festivals and events celebrated annually in Marikina:
- Arts Month
- Ka-Angkan Festival
- Marikina Christian Festival (Holy Week)
- Marikina Christmas Festival
- Marikina Day
- Rehiyon-Rehiyon Cultural Festival
- Sapatos Festival
WHERE TO STAY IN MARIKINA
Here's a list of hotel and accommodation in and nearby Marikina City:
- Hotel Mango - Check Photos, Rates and Availability!
- Sans Hotel at Algers Suites Marikina - Check Photos, Rates and Availability!
- Red Mango Suites - Check Photos, Rates and Availability!
- Ddd Habitat Marikina Hotel - Check Photos, Rates and Availability!
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