“Higantes” are giants made of paper mache which has been part of the history and culture of Angono in Rizal province. “Higantes” symbolizes the joy and celebration especially when they are moving, swaying and dancing. “Higantes Festival” is celebrated in the Municipality of Angono, Rizal or also known as the Art Capital of the Philippines.
Calendar of Activities
Higantes Festival 2013
Halloween Party/Cosplay
Angono Gymnasium Oct 31. 8pm
Chrismas Tiangge
Angono Municipal Compound
Nov. 1-Dec 30
Angono Art Exhibit
SM Taytay, Event Center, Nov 1-8
Pagdiriwang para sa 101 kaarawan ni Carlos Botong” Francisco
SM Taytay, Event Center, Nov. 3, 3pm
Angono Arts Festival
Bloomingdale Covered Court,
Nov 14-24
GSM Concert
National Road
Nov. 15. 8pm
San Miguel Beer Concert
National Road
Nov. 16. 8pm
Higantes Festival Grand Parade
Angono Elementary School Assembly area
Nov. 17. 7am
Cosplay (Sky cable)
Angono Gymnasium
Nov 17. 9am
Parehadora Festival IV (Street Dancing)
Angono Angono Gymnasium
Nov. 17. 10am
Band Drill exhibition and Baton Competition
Angono Gymnasium
Nov. 17. 4pm
TALK N TEXT Panalo ka Pilipinas Concert
National Road Nov. 17. 8pm
2GO Ka-Rock-oke Singing Competition screening
Angono Municipal Compound Nov. 21-22. 3pm
Bisperas Mayores
Parada ng Bayan.
Nov. 22 2pm
Sky Night (Skay Cable) Dance Contest
Angono Gymnasium. Nov. 22. 6pm
Sky Cable Ms. Higantes Festival Face of the Year 2013
Angono Gymnasium
Nov 22. 8pm
2GO Ka-Rock-oke Singing Competition (finals) Angono Municipal Compound Nov. 23. 6pm
Angono Town Fiesta Kapistahan ni San Clemente Nov. 23
San Miguel Beer Concert
National Road Nov. 29. 8pm
Higantes Festival Goddess of Power Angono Gymnasium Nov 30. 7pm
Lantern Parade
Dec 13. 4pm
HOW TO GET TO ANGONO:
Public Transport enroute to Angono like public Jeepney, fx shuttle type taxi, for hire taxi and bus are easily available in the following landmarks in the metro. Travel time is 45 minutes to an hour but can stretch to over an hour, as traffic tends to be heavy.
Araneta Center – Cubao : ( J ) ( F ) ( T )
LRT2 Santolan Station : ( J ) ( F ) ( T )
Sta. Lucia East Grand Mall : ( J ) ( F ) ( T )
SM Megamall : ( F ) ( T )
Edsa Central – Crossing : ( J ) ( F ) ( T )
Robinsons Galleria : ( B ) bus route is up to Taytay (Villa) only, need to take a connecting ( J ) or ( F ) to Angono
Source: Angono Tourism