Lantawanan Festival 2025 Unveils Full Calendar of Events in Initao

Mindanao Festival Highlights Showcased in Lantawanan 2025

The 7th Lantawanan Festival 2025 presents an extensive lineup celebrating Initao’s culture and Mindanao’s vibrant heritage. The official calendar includes sports challenges, cultural displays, tourism promotions, nightly entertainment, and skills development programs spread across late November to early December.

Key Festival Events and Highlights

• Walk/Run sa Lantawanan 120km Challenge – A major fitness event promoting outdoor recreation in Initao.
• Cultural and Arts Exhibits – Featuring “Balik Lantaw sa Karaan nga Initao,” highlighting local heritage.
• TESDA Skills Trainings – Including tote bag making, latte/espresso making, and fruit soda production to support livelihood and tourism skills.
• Community Celebrations – Senior Citizen and Women’s Appreciation Day, Parish Night, Barangay Night, and Cultural Celebration Night, all reinforcing community unity.
• Competitions and Showcases – Arnis Encounter 2025, Frisbee Tournament, King and Queen Competition, Miss Tourism Initao 2025, Hugyaw Sayaw, and Talent Night.
• Tourism-Focused Activities – Job fair, agro-fair, brochure contest, and stakeholder recognition to strengthen Initao’s tourism sector.
• Grand Festival Features – Fireworks display, Governor’s Night, Sakayan Racing, and the festival’s Food Bazaar and Night Market from November 24 to December 3.

Notable Dates

𝟕𝐭𝐡 𝐋𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐰𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐧 𝐅𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐥 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 – 𝐈𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐨, 𝐌𝐢𝐬𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐬 𝐎𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐥**

OCTOBER–NOVEMBER

October 25 – November 24

📌 Walk/Run sa Lantawanan – 120km Challenge
📍 Initao

NOVEMBER 22

November 22–23

📌 1st Hon. Mercy Grace J. Acain Lantawanan Festival – Arnis Encounter 2025
📍 Initao Central School

NOVEMBER 24

📌 Culture & Arts Exhibit: “Balik Lantaw sa Karaan nga Initao” (Runs Nov 24–Dec 3)
📍 Municipal Lobby

📌 TESDA Training on Tote Bag Making – Day 1
📍 AVR, Municipal Hall

📌 LGU Night, Opening Fireworks Display, and Launching of the New Tourism Promotional Video
📍 INCHS

📌 Annual Tree Planting
📍 Mt. Kitanglay, Tawantawan

NOVEMBER 25

📌 Senior Citizen’s and Women’s Appreciation Day
📍 INCHS Covered Court

📌 Cultural Celebration and Educator’s Night
📍 INCHS Covered Court

📌 TESDA Training on Tote Bag Making – Day 2
📍 AVR, Municipal Hall

NOVEMBER 26

📌 Parish Night
📍 INCHS Covered Court

📌 TESDA Training on Latte/Espresso Making – Day 1
📍 AVR, Municipal Hall

NOVEMBER 27

📌 Judging of Tourism Brochure Contest
📍 Municipal Hall

📌 Barangay Night Program: Pista sa Nayon & Council Dance Contest
📍 INCHS Covered Court

📌 Lantawanan Job Fair
📍 Initao College Covered Court

📌 TESDA Training on Latte/Espresso Making – Day 2
📍 AVR, Municipal Hall

NOVEMBER 28

📌 PSMS Jason Magno Tribute: 6th Death Anniversary
📍 Initao College Covered Court

📌 Opening of 2-Day Agro Fair
📍 Municipal Plaza (Kiosk)

📌 TESDA Training on Fruit Soda Making
📍 AVR, Municipal Hall

📌 Youth Rave Party and Talent Night
📍 INCHS Covered Court

NOVEMBER 29

📌 Hugyaw Sayaw
📍 INCHS Covered Court

📌 2nd Day Agro-Fair
📍 Municipal Plaza (Kiosk)

📌 Dog’s Fashion Show with Responsible Pet Ownership Symposium
📍 INCHS Covered Court

📌 Lantawanan Ultimate Cup: Frisbee Tournament 2025 (Nov 29–30)
📍 INCHS Grounds

NOVEMBER 30

📌 Man of Lantawanan 2025
📍 INCHS Covered Court

📌 Lantawanan Mixed Terrain Fun Run 2025 + 1-Month Lantawanan Virtual Challenge
📍 New Municipal Hall

DECEMBER 1

📌 Miss Tourism Initao 2025
📍 INCHS Covered Court

DECEMBER 2

📌 Prorade & Initao College Criminology Silent Drill
📍 INCHS Grounds

📌 Lantawanan Festival King & Queen Competition
📍 INCHS Covered Court

📌 Fireworks Display
📍 INCHS Grounds

📌 Recognition & Awarding of Outstanding Tourism Stakeholders
📍 INCHS Grounds

📌 Celebrity Night / Governor’s Night
📍 INCHS Grounds

DECEMBER 3

📌 Sakayan Racing
📍 Poblacion

NOVEMBER 24 – DECEMBER 3

📌 Food Bazaar / Night Market
📍 INCHS Grounds

Celebrate Local Culture and Tourism Growth

Residents and visitors are encouraged to join the festivities, support Initao’s tourism initiatives, and take part in activities that highlight Mindanao’s shared cultural heritage. The festival strengthens community pride while driving interest in local attractions, skills, and traditions.