Ibon-Ebon (Birds-Eggs) Festival of Candaba Pampanga

Ibon Ebon Festival of Candaba Pampanga, Birds and Eggs Festival, Philippine Celebrations for Migratory BirdsThe Ibon Ebon Festival (Birds and Eggs Festival - February 1 to 2) of Candaba in Pampanga is one of the biggest festivities celebrated in the province that has been running successfully for three years now. This celebration is dedicated to the famous Candaba Swamp that serves as sanctuary to nearly 14,000 migratory birds (approximately 40 species) that flock each year and migrate to the different parts of the world.

A lot of foreign and local guests visit the event to witness this two-day multi-activity festival which includes street dances and parades, kite flying contests, food and cooking expo and a lot of activities and presentations aiming to promote for the protection of the environment.

Here are some photos from the bird dances and parades of the Ibon Ebon Festival special performance during the 15th Philippine International Hot Air Balloon Fiesta in Clark.

Ibon Ebon Festival of Candaba Pampanga, Birds and Eggs Festival, Philippine Celebrations for Migratory Birds
Ibon Ebon Festival of Candaba Pampanga, Birds and Eggs Festival, Philippine Celebrations for Migratory Birds
Ibon Ebon Festival of Candaba Pampanga, Birds and Eggs Festival, Philippine Celebrations for Migratory Birds