Sagada's Fire Festival.
By rakski
@rakski (156200)
Philippines
October 31, 2024 8:56pm CST
Sagada is one place I would love to always get back too. Other than the weather, I love the small community vibes, the nature areas to explore, the friendly locals, and their traditions.
The Fire Festival is actually not a festival but a tradition called 'Panag-apoy' which means to light a fire. This tradition is still being practice every November 1st. Instead of lighting candles for their loved ones buried at the Calvary Hills Cemetery, they light pine wood saplings on top of the tombs every afternoon. So when the sun sets in, it actually looks more like hell on earth 
. I did not personally witness this as I went there December, March or April.
Do you have such unique traditions?5 people like this
5 responses
@Letranknight2015 (52665)
• Philippines
1 Nov 24
Nope. It's the first time I've ever heard of it. I wouldn't stay at night in the cemetery unless it's nov. 1
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@snowy22315 (208746)
• United States
2 Nov 24
No, but that sounds like one I would enjoy.
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@Shivram59 (50131)
• India
1 Nov 24
I would like to see it.Before having my store I used to go to the jungle with my friends and we used to have a campfire there.
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@rakski (156200)
• Philippines
2 Nov 24
@Shivram59 for safety reason. Tourist can get lost in the middle of forests and may not be able to get back. There are caves there reachable by foot and it can be slippery.
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