Pyagsawitan Festival

Maragusan, Compostela Valley

P'yagsawitan Festival in the municipality of Maragusan, Compostela is a festival which involves ethnic dancing, harvest thanksgiving rituals for good harvest, and a cultural presentation by Mansaka. People from each hometowns also showcases their ecotourisms potential. It is celebrated annually every November 18.

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