Sakay-Sakay Abayan (Fluvial Procession) - Surigao del Norte Events

Sakay-Sakay Abayan (Fluvial Procession)

June 1 | Barangay Taft, Surigao City


Sakay-Sakay Abayan is a procession at sea conducted as tribute to the Patron Saint of Bilang-Bilang, Virgen dela Paz Y Buen Viaje - the patroness of good voyage. The patroness is aboard a decorated vessel followed by colorful boats passing through the Surigao Strait and back to the City wharf.

 

A similar festival is also celebrated in Butuan City

 

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