The KASIYAWAN Festival
Risen Christ Feast
Viva Nuestro Padre!! Viva Jesus!!
Kasiyahan at Sayawan
KASI-YAWAN
The KASIYAWAN Festival
The KASIYAWAN Festival is a yearly Festival in the RISEN CHRIST PARISH of TONDO in the Philippines. Its name derives from the words KASIYAHAN and SAYAWAN, meaning JOY in DANCING. The festival is a celebration of resurrection of life everlasting, a thanksgiving for the gifts of Easter, the wealth of the poor, the bounties of having nothing and serenity of living. It is held every EASTER SUNDAY of the Year.
How poor celebrates with nothing?
The whole year round Philippine fiestas of all kinds mark the Filipino calendar. Not only popular saints but also the most obscure ones are given a place for celebration.
KASIYAWAN Festival of the poor makes it the best day in Smokey Mountain. Organized by Kabataang Sambayanang Kristiyano KSK drums, shouting dancing never ends.