adivay festival- benguet
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ADIVAY FESTIVAL
The first Adivay festival was held in February 25 to March 6, 2005. It was born out of the same division as Panagbenga, the famous flower parade of Baguio.
An Ibaloi term meaning coming together. Started from a simple gathering of family members, has become the bond that continues to forge unity and cooperation among the tribes of Benguet.
LOCATIONBenguet, one of the country’s major sources of temperate vegetables and metal requirements such as gold and silver.
The Adivay highlights the different indigenous and unique products of each of the 13 municipalities.
Atok
Bakun
Bokod
Buguias
Itogon
Kabayan
Kapangan
Kibungan
La Trinidad
Mankayan
Sablan
Tuba
Tublay
13 MUNICIPALITIES
It is held every month of November; with month-long activities for the coming together of the people of Benguet to celebrate.
It is a time for the province to promote its products.
The province open the Festival by
offering native pigs and cows to the spirits of their ancestors and
native gods in a “canao” (native
feast) as thanksgiving.
Agro-industrial and Trade Fair is held, as well as a festival parade.