The Buhayani Festival


“Buhay ng Bayani, BuhàynaBayani”is the Official Festival of the City of Calamba which was institutionalized through City Ordinance 575 signed last year.Launched on June 12-19, 2014, the Buhayani Festival was conceived by Mayor Justin Marc SB. Chipeco to honor and pay tribute to theNational Hero and greatest townmate Dr. Jose Rizal andto celebrate the spirit of heroismwhich lives in every Filipino as inspired by the words “IT IS A USELESS LIFE THAT IS NOT CONSECRATED TO A GREAT IDEAL”.
Last year, The Buhayani Festival was chosen as the 1st Runner-Up in the DOT-ATOP Pearl Award for Best Tourism Event-Festival, City Category,which inspired Mayor Chipeco, SangguniangPanlungsod and the City Government of Calamba to further enhance and make the festival more historic and vibrant.
Featuring this year, the BuhayaniMedical and Dental Mission, LarongPinoy, TunogBuhayani Drum and Lyre Competition and BakbakansaCalamba (Amateur and Professional) Boxing Tournament. The highlight of the festival is on June 19 during the main program celebrating the 155th Birth Anniversary of Dr. Jose Rizal which includes the awarding of the GawadBuhayani. In the afternoon, the Buhayani Grand Parade will feature participants from different sectors of the community and nearby towns and cities. (City Tourism Office)

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