It's more fun in Talisay Batangas Philippines

The town of Talisay Batangas  celebrates two festivals

-the KARAKOL FESTIVAL and the PUNLAD FESTIVAL.

KARAKOL FESTIVAL

    The first one,the KARAKOL FESTIVAL is in commemoration pf Talisay's patron saint, San Guillermo.Karakol is a religous dance held on the streets and is participated mostly by elder people of Talisay,But as years aged,even kids are joining the karakol.

PUNLAD FESTIVAL 

    PUNLAD FESTIVAL on the other hand is in celebration of the town's main produce-punla or saplings(or seedings).The punla (seedlings) that the locals have been continuously cultivating contribute immensely to the town’s development and prosperity. In celebration of their bountiful harvests, the LGU and the locals founded the PunLad festival. PunLad is a portmanteau of the phrase “punla sa pag-unlad” which means “the seedling of prosperity”. The PunLad Festival is held every 2nd week of February.

The people of Talisay knows how to celebrate the blessings coming their way. Either Karakol Festival or Punlad Festival is highlighted in their own fiesta celebration every February 10.