The Sinugdan Festival on Limasawa Island is more than just a celebration; it’s a vibrant showcase of Filipino culture, history, and community spirit. From historical reenactments and colorful parades to delectable food and cultural exhibits, the festival offers a rich tapestry of experiences that highlight the island’s unique heritage.

Apr 19, 2008 · Mindful of these historic legacies, Southern Leyte commemorates them in an annual fiesta held in Barangay Magallanes, at the island-Municipality of Limasawa, every 31st of March. It is called the...

Mar 31, 2020 · The first Catholic mass in the Philippines was on Easter Sunday of March 31, 1521 officiated by Father Pedro de Valderrama in the shore of a town islet named as Limasawa in the tip of Southern Leyte. Limasawa is dubbed as the birthplace of …

First Holy Mass in the Philippines Anniversary, also known as First Easter Mass in the Philippines Anniversary, is held in Limasawa Island, Southern Leyte, Philippines every March 31st. As the primary highlight of the Sinugdan Festival organized by the local government, this annual event commemorates the first Catholic mass that took place in 1521.

Sinugdan Festival dancers reenact the arrival of Ferdinand Magellan’s fleet in Limasawa, Southern Leyte on Sunday (March 31, 2019). Limasawa Island, the smallest town in Southern Leyte province, is the site of the first Catholic mass in Asia, officiated on March 31, 1521.

Apr 1, 2024 · Every year on March 31, pilgrims and devotees converge on Limasawa Island to commemorate the historic event.The 503rd Anniversary celebration began on March 16 with the arrival of the images: Señor Santo Niño de Tacloban—El Teniente, Señor Santo Niño de Limasawa, and the Mahal nga Patrona—La Peregrina.

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This is the landmark of the First Mass in the Philippines located in Barangay Magallanes. A perfect place for renewal of faith.

Limasawa Island, nestled in the southern part of the Philippines, is home to the Sinugdan Festival—a vibrant celebration that encapsulates the island’s rich cultural heritage and communal spirit. This annual festival, held every January, is a testament to the island’s historical significance and its people’s enduring traditions.

Experiencing Limasawa Island’s Sinugdan Festival. On March 31, 1521, this was when the First Holy Mass occured in Limasawa Island during the Spanish expedition. This serve as a mark of the spread in Christianity in the Philippines which was participated by the people on the island.