Malaybalay, Bukidnon · usually mid March to mid April
Kaamulan Festival
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Kaamulan Festival
When is Kaamulan Festival 2027?
Kaamulan Festival usually runs mid March to mid April. Exact dates are not announced yet.
How the dates are set: Held from late March to late April; sources disagree on the exact start, which may be set by provincial resolution.
Kaamulan Festival schedule
- March 25, 2023: The 2023 festival opened at the Provincial Capitol Grounds, Malaybalay City.
- April 21, 2023: A Night of Bukidnon Dances and Music was presented the night before the street dancing competition.
Sources: reddit.com, youtube.com
History of Kaamulan Festival
In 2009, Tourism Secretary Ace Durano called Bukidnon's Kaamulan Festival the only authentic ethnic festival left in the Philippines, during the Ethnic Street Dancing Competition. He said his office would give P1 million for the following year's festival.
Source: bukidnononline.com
Kaamulan Festival: questions people ask
Where is the Kaamulan Festival held?
It is held annually in Bukidnon, particularly in Malaybalay City, the provincial capital.
What month is the Kaamulan Festival?
It runs from March into April. A 2026 listing gave March 19 to April 19.
Where did the Kaamulan Festival open in 2023?
The 2023 festival opened on March 25 at the Provincial Capitol Grounds in Malaybalay City.
What is the Kaamulan Festival known for?
It showcases the indigenous culture of Bukidnon, including an ethnic street dancing competition.
Sources: facebook.com, instagram.com, reddit.com, bukidnononline.com
About Kaamulan Festival
Bukidnon's month-long ethnic festival in Malaybalay, centered on the culture of the province's indigenous groups.
Kaamulan is held each year in Bukidnon, particularly in Malaybalay City, the provincial capital, and showcases the unique indigenous culture of the province. In 2023 the festival opened at the Provincial Capitol Grounds, and a street dancing competition is a main event. The catch is the dates: sources disagree on the exact start, so check before booking.
Know before you go
- Sources disagree on the 2026 and 2027 dates, so confirm them with the provincial organizers.
- In 2023 the festival opened at the Provincial Capitol Grounds in Malaybalay.
- Laguindingan Airport at Cagayan de Oro (CGY) is the main gateway for Bukidnon, with the rest of the trip by road.
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