The Feast of the Three Kings, or the Feast of the Epiphany, is
celebrated as a big event among Filipino Catholics every January 6. A
time of feasting, visiting, and gift-giving, it officially marks the end
of the Christmas celebration in the Philippines before the start of
school days for students after a long Christmas vacation. The
celebration of Epiphany is also known in the Philippines as Pasko ng
Matatanda, the Feast of the Elderly, to honor the senior citizens. |
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In Mabitac, Laguna, the town adopted the celebration in line with the towns founding anniversary and created it as a town Festival.
The Traditional Cabesillas (4 Ladies) and the 3 Kings usually kids who wear costumes and ride a horse is one of the highlights of the event.
Mabitac is a fifth class municipality in the province of Laguna, Philippines. According to the 2010 census, it has a population of 18,618 people and a total land area of 80.76 square kilometres (31.18 sq mi).Mabitac was an excellent hunting ground for wild game three centuries ago. Native hunters used numerous cave-ins or trap-ins called "bitag" in the local dialect. Hence, the place was referred to as "Mabitag" meaning "a place with many traps".
Mabitac is situated on the eastern side of the province of Laguna, 88 kilometres (55 mi) from Manila using Rizal Province on a winding road, or 123 kilometres (76 mi) via the South Luzon Express, Calamba and Santa Cruz, Laguna.Mabitac, Laguna - 3 Kings Festival