Camiguin, Philippines — The island province of Camiguin is once again bursting with color, music, and festivity as it celebrates the 46th Lanzones Festival, one of the country’s most vibrant and beloved cultural events. Running until October 26, this year’s festival pays tribute to the island’s famed sweet lanzones fruit while showcasing the warmth, creativity, and spirit of the Camiguingnons.
Held every third week of October in Mambajao, the provincial capital, the Lanzones Festival is a joyful thanksgiving for a bountiful harvest. The celebration transforms the island into a lively stage of street dances, parades, trade fairs, and cultural performances that capture the heart of visitors and locals alike.
Among the festival’s highlights are the street dancing competition, where performers in colorful, fruit-inspired costumes dance to the beat of native rhythms, and the grand parade of floats adorned with lanzones and local designs. Visitors can also enjoy a trade fair featuring homegrown delicacies, crafts, and produce that reflect Camiguin’s agricultural richness. Adding glamour to the celebration is the much-awaited “Mutya sa Buahanan” beauty pageant, which crowns a young woman who best embodies the island’s charm and cultural pride.
Beyond the festivities, the Lanzones Festival holds deep cultural and spiritual significance. It serves as an offering of gratitude to nature and a celebration of the island’s heritage, passed down through generations. The festival also highlights how Camiguin’s volcanic soil gives its lanzones their distinct sweetness—often hailed as the best in the country.
For travelers seeking a mix of culture, nature, and heartfelt Filipino hospitality, Camiguin’s Lanzones Festival is the perfect experience. From the island’s scenic volcanoes and waterfalls to its festive streets filled with laughter and dance, every moment in Camiguin offers a taste of paradise—sweet, like the fruit it celebrates.
So pack your bags, join the festivities, and celebrate the country’s sweetest fruit at the 46th Lanzones Festival—where gratitude, tradition, and joy come together in the heart of Camiguin!