ADIVAY FESTIVAL

The first Adivay festival was held in February 25 to March 6, 2005. It was born out of the same division as Panagbenga, the famous flower parade of Baguio.

An Ibaloi term meaning coming together. Started from a simple gathering of family members, has become the bond that continues to forge unity and cooperation among the tribes of Benguet.

LOCATIONBenguet, one of the country’s major sources of temperate vegetables and metal requirements such as gold and silver.

The Adivay highlights the different indigenous and unique products of each of the 13 municipalities.

Atok

Bakun

Bokod

Buguias

Itogon

Kabayan

Kapangan

Kibungan

La Trinidad

Mankayan

Sablan

Tuba

Tublay

13 MUNICIPALITIES

It is held every month of November; with month-long activities for the coming together of the people of Benguet to celebrate.

It is a time for the province to promote its products.

 The province open the Festival by

offering native pigs and cows to the spirits of their ancestors and

native gods in a “canao” (native

feast) as thanksgiving.

 Agro-industrial and Trade Fair is held, as well as a festival parade.