Top 10 Festivals of the Province of LAGUNA: Magdalena, Laguna

The Kawayan Festival

Kawayan Festival, Magdalena, Laguna

Magdalena recently held its first Kawayan Festival to mark the town's 185th Foundation Day. The colorful festival celebrates the native bamboo and its role in the culture and livelihood of the town and to promote bamboo-based industries.

Magdalena, Laguna - Kawayan Festival

Magdalena is a fourth class municipality in the province of Laguna, Philippines. According to the 2010 census, it has a population of 22,976 people

Magdalena is politically subdivided into 24 barangays.

Alipit
Malaking Ambling
Munting Ambling
Baanan
Balanac
Bucal
Buenavista
Bungkol
Buo
Burlungan
Cigaras
Ibabang Atingay

Ibabang Butnong
Ilayang Atingay
Ilayang Butnong
Ilog
Malinao
Maravilla
Poblacion
Sabang
Salasad
Tanawan
Tipunan
Halayhayin

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St. Mary Magdalene Parish Church

Santa Maria Magdalena Parish Church|St. Mary Magdalene Church was constructed in 1851-1871, and made of stones and bricks with a sandstone facade. The church is located at the town center or plaza, just across the municipal town hall of Magdalena. In February 1898, after being wounded in a battle with the Spaniards at the Maimpis River, Philippine revolutionary hero Emilio Jacinto sought refuge in this church. His bloodstains were found on the floor of the church.

The Bahay Laguna

Bahay Laguna

Bahay Laguna is a museum in Barangay Bungkol, Magdalena, that houses the memorabilia of Governor Felicisimo T. San Luis, who served as Governor of Laguna province for 33 years. During his time, he was known as the "Living Legend of Laguna." Aside from the memorabilia of then governor, Bahay Laguna showcases the specialty crafts and signature products of Laguna towns such as woodcarving of Paete and bottled preserved fruits of Alaminos.

Municipal Hall of Magdalena, Laguna

The construction of Bahay Laguna was finished in December 1995. The Dr. Floro Brosas Foundation donated a piece of its land for this repository.

Magdalena White Water Rafting Adventure

It's an exciting yet safer 2-hour adventure than the wild river rides of Cagayan, plus its also nearer to Manila. The ride starts at Majayjay river and ends at the dam in Magdalena, Laguna.