Kahilwayan Festival (Cry of Santa Barbara)

Name: Kahilwayan Festival
Start: 2026-11-16T00:00:00+00:00
Location: Santa Barbara, Iloilo

November 16

Next Event: November 16, 2026

The Kahilwayan Festival, historically significant as the Cry of Santa Barbara, is a momentous cultural celebration in Santa Barbara, Iloilo. This grand event commemorates the heroic uprising of the Ilonggos against Spanish colonizers, featuring a spectacular dance-drama that reenacts the historic revolution, alongside vibrant street parades that honor the bravery of local freedom fighters.

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