events

Please note that upcoming events dates and details are subject to change. It's advisable to check with local tourism offices or official event organisers for the most current information as your planned visit approaches.

Ifugao province in the Philippines is renowned for its rich cultural heritage, celebrated through various festivals and events throughout the year. Here are some notable Hungduan Tourism events scheduled for 2025:

1. Gotad Festival Ultra Marathon

• Date: March 30, 2025​
• Location: Hingyon, Ifugao​
• Description: An ultramarathon event coinciding with the Gotad ad Ifugao festival, offering participants a unique way to experience the province's landscapes. ​

2. Uya-uy ad Hungduan 2025

• Date: Third week of 22nd April 2025
• Location: Municipality of Hungduan, Ifugao, Philippines
• Description: A Celebration of Ifugao Culture, Unity, and Heritage

Set against the breathtaking backdrop of the Hapao Rice Terraces, Uya-uy ad Hungduan 2025 is one of the most anticipated cultural events in the Cordillera region. Happening in 22nd April 2025, this vibrant celebration coincides with the Tungoh ad Hungduan Festival, a local tradition that marks a period of rest after the planting season.

3. Imbayah Festival

Date: Last week of April 2025 (Exact date to confirmed) 

Location: Banaue, Ifugao

Description: The Imbayah Festival is a significant cultural event that celebrates Ifugao traditions, rice planting, harvest, and rice wine.
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4. Rice Terraces Marathon is an annual running event organised by Team Malaya in the picturesque municipality of Hungduan, Ifugao, Philippines. The marathon offers participants a unique opportunity to run through the UNESCO World Heritage-listed rice terraces, experiencing both the natural beauty and rich cultural heritage of the region.​

The name Hungduan comes from Hungdu, meaning "to traverse through," reflecting its historical role as a gateway between municipalities like Ifugao and Benguet.

Today, Hungduan is a treasure trove of natural beauty and culture, featuring:

• Spider Web Rice Terraces (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
• Hapao Rice Terraces
• Waterfalls
• Hot and Cold Springs
• Spanish Trail
• Panique Rice Field

Run, explore, and uncover the rich history and stunning landscapes of Hungduan, Ifugao.

Date: June 8, 2025 (Sunday)​

Location: Hungduan, Ifugao​

5. Gotad ad Ifugao

Date: June 18, 2025

Location: Throughout Ifugao province

Description: Gotad ad Ifugao is a week-long cultural festival commemorating the province's founding anniversary. The 18th of June is also observed as Ifugao Foundation Day, a special non-working holiday.
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6. Bakle Festival

Date: August 2025 (Exact date to be confirmed)

Location: Kiangan, Ifugao

Description: The Bakle Festival is a post-harvest thanksgiving celebration featuring traditional rice cake-making rituals. It's a time for the community to express gratitude for a bountiful harvest.
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7. Punnuk Festival

Date: End of July - Beginning of August 2025 (Exact date to be confirmed)

Location: Hungduan, Ifugao

Description: The Punnuk Festival is a traditional event marking the end of the rice harvest. It features rituals like "ginuyodan," a tug-of-war game by the river, symbolising unity and thanksgiving.
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8. Gotad ad Kiangan

Date: August 2025 (Exact date to be confirmed)

Location: Kiangan, Ifugao

Description: This festival celebrates the rich cultural heritage of Kiangan, featuring traditional dances, music, and community gatherings.

9. The Last Stand of Yamashita 2025

Race Date: September 7, 2025

Location: Hungduan, Ifugao

50KM – Mt. Napulawan, Maggok Trail

21KM – Mt. Napulawan

15KM – Forest & Paved Road

Description: Retrace the legendary paths once used by General Tomoyuki Yamashita during World War II, leading to his final stand and surrender in Kiangan on September 2, 1945.

Organised by Team Malaya