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Tuesday, October 20, 2009

Kansilay festival starts in November in Philippines


Kansilay festival will be started on 5th November in Philippines. This festival is named after a tree with purple pink flower. The festival focuses on Kansilay street dance.
Kansilay Festival is Silay City's festival about a folktale showing the bravery of beautiful Princess Kansilay who offered her life for justice and freedom. The dance-drama is the highlight of the week-long city fiesta that ends on November 13.
1st of November is celebrated as a nationwide holiday in Philippines to honor the dead. This day is celebrated as All Saints Day. The celebration is held with gatherings, parties and a whole day feasting in the cemetery.

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