OFFICIAL KAAMULAN FESTIVAL 2019 BUKIDNON Schedule of Activities

Jan 19, 2019 by Bukidnon News in Bukidnon News

Who’s ready for the Kaamulan Festival 2019? The annual gathering of the 7 Bukidnon hill tribes is drawing near. Just a few weeks ago, Bukidnon Online shared that after 40 years, the annual Kaamulan Festival in Bukidnon now has set dates every year. This means that starting 2019, tourists, guests, visitors and locals interested to witness the only authentic ethnic festival in the Philippines can plan accordingly.

By virtue of a provincial resolution, the Kaamulan Festival in Bukidnon will now be held from March 23 to April 23 every year.

UPDATE: Due to the Holy Week, Kaamulan Festival 2019 will start on March 23, 2019 and will end on April 13, 2019. Malaybalay City, the capital of Bukidnon, will be the venue of most, if not all, activities.

This is definitely good development, especially since more and more people want to participate in the Kaamulan Festival 2019 celebration in Bukidnon, which is a yearly gathering of the 7 hill tribes of the Province of Bukidnon namely: Talaandig, Tigwahanun, Matigsalug, Higaonon, Bukidnon, Manobo and Umayamnun.

A former Tourism Secretary even called Kaamulan as the only authentic ethnic festival in the Philippines. The Kaamulan Festival activities will be held in Malaybalay City, the capital of Bukidnon.

READ: How to get to Malaybalay City

Fun fact: Kaamulan is an indigenous Bukidnon term that means “gathering” for any purpose.

The full Kaamulan Festival 2019 schedule of activities will be released next week and, as always, Bukidnon Online will be FIRST to share it with all of you.

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Please note, however, that the sitting Bukidnon governor has the authority to extend or change the dates but only if there is a need and if there’s a justifiable reason to do so. The sitting governor also has the authority to move the festival to a different schedule but again, only if there’s a justifiable reason to do so.

The Kaamulan Festival draws thousands of people to Bukidnon, most particularly in Malaybalay City, the capital and where most of the events take place. Bukidnon Online regularly posts Kaamulan schedule of activities. Check the previous schedules so you can have an idea of the festival highlights.

The biggest crowd drawer is undoubtedly the Ethnic Street Dancing Competition. If you plan to witness that, best to already book your accommodations early since Malaybalay doesn’t have enough lodging places yet. You can search for discounted rooms below.

Meanwhile, here’s what you’ve all been waiting for.

Full Bukidnon Kaamulan Festival 2019 Schedule of Activities

March 23

First day of 2019 Kaamulan

6 AM – Ethnic Rituals at Capitol Grounds

Opening of OTOP Pavilion

7 AM – Motorcade of Sponsors

Opening of Food Fest, Agri Fair, Garden Show, Indigenous Bazaar and Culture and Arts Exhibit. These will be open until April 23, 2019

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8 AM – Dart Tournament, Barangay 9 Gym

8 AM – Drum and Lyre Competition at Capitol Grounds

March 24

6 AM – Kaamulan Fun Run

8 AM – Dart Tournament, Barangay 9 Gym

March 29

8 AM – Horseshow Competition, Grandstand Malaybalay

March 30

8 AM – Horseshow Competition, Grandstand Malaybalay

Kaamulan 2019 Ultra Marathon (50K, 21K, 10K, 5K and 3K. The 50K race will start from the Maramag Municipal Plaza down to Provincial Capitol Grounds in Malaybalay)

7 PM – Reggae Concert at the Capitol Stage

March 31

8 AM – Continuation of Horseshow Competition, Grandstand Malaybalay

Don’t forget to “like” the BukidnonOnline.com Facebook page for updates

Continuation of Kaamulan 2019 Ultra Marathon (50K, 21K, 10K, 5K and 3K. The 50K race will start from the Maramag Municipal Plaza down to Provincial Capitol Grounds in Malaybalay)

April 1

8 AM – Chess Tournament, BSU

April 2

8 AM – Chess Tournament, BSU

April 5

8 AM – Motocross Competition, Grandstand

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7 AM – Laga Ta Bukidnon 2019 / Miss Bukidnon 2019 Coronation Night, Kaamulan Open Theater

April 6

8 AM – Tribal Wedding / Ethnic Sports at the Capitol Grounds

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7 PM – Globe Night at the Capitol Grounds

April 7

8 AM – Tribal Wedding / Ethnic Sports at the Capitol Grounds

April 8

8 AM – Tribal Wedding / Ethnic Sports at the Capitol Grounds

April 9

8 AM – Tribal Wedding / Ethnic Sports at the Capitol Grounds

7 PM – Ethno Cultural Music Festival, Capitol Stage

Don’t forget to “like” the Kaamulan Festival Facebook page for updates!

April 10

8 AM – Rodeo, Grandstand

April 11

8 AM – Rodeo, Grandstand

8 PM – San Miguel Beer Night, Capitol Stage

April 12

7 PM – Piniliyapan, Kaamulan Open Theater (A Night of Bukidnon Dances)

April 13

6 AM – Kaamulan Festival 2019 Ethnic Street Dancing (Bukidnon Online would like to thank Bukidnon District 2 Board Member Nemesio “Jun” Beltran, Jr. for the exclusive information)

Don’t forget to “like” the Kaamulan Festival Facebook page for updates!

8 PM – Fireworks Display and Concert, Capitol Stage

BOOK DISCOUNTED ROOMS IN MALAYBALAY HERE or start your search below

Malaybalay:

Loiza’s Suites – A bit more expensive than other choices but they’re the go-to places for special occasions. They recently opened their pool and bar.
Bukidnon Business Hotel – Very central location. Along Fortich Street, the same main thoroughfare where the street dancers will also pass through. Just a few steps away from Gaisano Malaybalay and Chowking.
1st Avenue Apartelle – This one offers value for money. It’s in the inner part of the city but you can always take the local motorela and it’s just a few minutes away from downtown.
Waterpool Micro Hotel – Located at the outskirts of the city so you would need to allow around 15 minutes in order to reach the city proper.
Pitcher Plant Farm – Also located at the outskirts of the city (about half an hour away). It could be an interesting choice for fans of flora and fauna and for those who prefer solitude and to be away from the hustle and bustle of the city.
JB Apartelle
Chalton Hotel
Eiffel Kubo