Mango Festival
The Mango Festival is an annual festival celebrated in the Philippines' province of Zambales to commemorate or encourage the province's abundant mango crop. The first event was held in 1999. A mango serves as the mascot.
Mangoes are the province of Zambales' main crop. The majority of the mangoes harvested in Palauig are exported to other provinces including Metro Manila. The Mango Festival is conducted to commemorate the provinces' abundant mango crop.
Other events unrelated to the province's mangoes, such as sporting events, were added in 2015, but the province's fruit remained the festival's highlight.
Main Highlights
- Mango eating challenge
- Street dancing
Date: March or April
