Maasin’s Tultugan Festival won the Kasadyahan sa Kabanwahanan 2026, with Santa Barbara’s Kahilwayan Festival as first runner-up and Banate’s Kasag Festival second.
Bamboo Roots, Global Reach: How Maasin, Iloilo Built an Empire on a Humble Grass
The town of Maasin in Iloilo has garnered national attention through its Tultugan Festival, a dynamic celebration centered on bamboo. This festival consistently excels in regional and national competitions.
Iloilo’s Tultugan Festival Dances to Victory in National Independence Day Competition 2025
The rhythmic beats of bamboo drums and the vibrant energy of Iloilo’s cultural traditions triumphed at Thursday’s Parada ng Kalayaan (Independence Parade) in Manila, with the province securing two top spots in the Festival Performance Competition.