Feast of San Roque

All the single ladies dancing in the street

Pabasa 2008, Magdalen 0031 by hrlmorales, on Flickr

When: May 12th every year
Where: San Roque, Valenzuela, Philippines

The single women of the town of San Roque, Valenzuela in the Philippines dance in a street procession lasting all day and all night.

Legend dictates that if a girl wishes to find a boyfriend or a husband she must join the street dance so her wish is granted by San Roque.

Inevitably the procession of dancing girls causes great excitement as it serves to separate the girls who are looking for love from those who are already taken, making it easy for the boys to find their lady!

Food and Drink

Chicken Adobo is the national dish of the Philippines. Drink Long Island tea cocktail or Brandy with Ice Tea powder.

Travel to the Philippines

The nearest airport to San Roque, Valenzuela in the Philippines is Ninoy Aquino International Airport in Manila, 22km away.