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February 12 | Caloocan City, Manila, Philippines. This is one of the highlights of the city's Foundation Day, showcasing the use of the pamaypay (a hand-held fan in English) as a traditional tool for cooling the heat . This is exhibited in techno-modern folk street dancing competition.
- History of Caloocan City
- Pamaypay Ng Caloocan Festival
- Caloocan City Founding Anniversary Activities
- How to Reach Caloocan City
- References
In the beginning, Caloocan was called Aromahan. When the Spaniards arrived, it came to be known as Libis Espina that was part of Tondo starting in 1762. It may have acquired its current name from its proximity to the Manila Bay (from looc, meaning bay) or it was derived from sulok(meaning corner) which points to its location in between Tondo and Ma...
In the past, the city government organized Pamaypay ng Caloocan Festival in time for its foundation day. The fest was meant to recognize the craftsmanship, tradition, cultural value, and historical significance of pamaypay, a traditional hand-held fan that is used to cool oneself and beat the heat from living in a tropical place. Its use as an arti...
Activities for the founding anniversary can stretch for weeks in February and in 2023, a job fair was scheduled in the last day of February. Some of the events include grand bazaar, thanksgiving mass, a mass wedding, beauty pageant (Miss Caloocan), family day, and Outstanding Citizen Awards.
Caloocan City is about 2 hours away from Ninoy Aquino International Airport, which is a distance of about 50 kilometers.
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Jan 14, 2024 · Seema Hazell. Updated on: January 14, 2024. The Pamaypay Festival is an annual cultural event celebrated in Daet, Camarines Norte, Philippines. It is named after the Filipino word for hand-held fan, “pamaypay,” symbolizing unity and heritage. The Festival showcases vibrant parades, dance performances, and cultural exhibits that reflect the ...
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Pamaypay ng Caloocan Festival - One of the highlights of Caloocan Foundation Day, showcasing the use of the "Pamaypay"/fan as traditional tool to the surging heat as exhibited in techno-modern folk street dancing competition. Itik-Itik Festival - "Duck" festival held every last Sunday of February in Kalawaan, Pasig in honor of Saint Martha. March
Jan 3, 2024 · Native fan, also known as ‘’Pamaypay’’ is crafted from the high-quality palm leaves of Anahaw, the Philippines’ National Leaf. Commonly, these can be spotted in parks, near churches ...
Festivals and Celebrations. The City’s Foundation Day showcases annually the festival of “Pamaypay ng Caloocan”, with the use of “Pamaypay” or fan as it is showcased on techno-modern Folk Street dancing competition.
