Sarapang Festival

The festival

Sarapang Festival is the municipal festival of Barobo, Surigao del Sur province, Philippines. Its name comes from a kamayo word for the traditional Barobohanon hunting and fishing spear, a three-pointed bamboo spear; the festival, established by a 2017 municipal ordinance, commemorates the historical and cultural roots of the municipality, honours its founders and highlights marine biodiversity and local tourism potential.

It is held every year at the same time as the Araw ng Barobo, the anniversary of the municipality. On the program of the week: rituals, opening parade, cultural presentations, concerts, sports competitions and community activities, with a nature appointment at the cold source of Bogac, the Pahugyaw sa Bogac.