Lechon Festival
The Lechon Festival (English: Parade of Roast Pigs; Filipino: Parada ng Lechon) is a religious and cultural festival in Balayan, Batangas, Philippines held every June 24.[1][2] The festival is celebrated in honor of St. John the Baptist. Numerous activities are performed such as lechon parade, and water dousing.[3]
| Lechon Festival Parada ng Lechon | |
|---|---|
| Date(s) | Every June 24 |
| Location(s) | Balayan, Batangas |
| Country | Philippines |
| Activity | Street dancing, water dousing, lechon parade |
References
- "ATH 175 Peoples of the World". www.units.miamioh.edu. Retrieved 2020-11-16.
- "Kakaibang lechon dishes, ihahain sa 'Pinas Sarap'". GMA News Online. Retrieved 2020-11-16.
- "Everything You Need to Know Before Experiencing Lechon Festival in Batangas". ZenRooms Blogs. 2020-05-12. Retrieved 2020-11-16.
[[Category:Culture of Batangas] Lechon festival is in Batangas of Philippines
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