Zamboanga Hermosa Festival

Zamboanga City
October 10 - 12

All roads in Mindanao lead to Zamboanga, as the "City of Flowers" celebrates its grand, annual Hermosa Festival. The vintas, those colorful native sea boats, once again make their appearance in a fast-paced, race-till-you-drop regatta. There's also a wealth of cultural and flower shows, art exhibits, and trade fairs. It's an all-out celebration of life - Chavacano style!

Welcome to the City of Zamboanga : Hermosa Festival
The festival of the patron saint of the City of Zamboanga, Nuestra Senora del Pilar ... FESTIVAL. HERMOSA FESTIVAL. Marjorie S. Torres. MISS ZAMBOANGA 2002 ...
Hermosa Festival (Wikipedia)
The Hermosa Festival, also known as Zamboanga La Hermosa Festival or popularly known as Fiesta Pilar is a month-long festival held each year in the city of Zamboanga, the city center of Zamboanga Peninsula Region.
Zamboanga Hermosa 2009
This October witness Asia's Latin City at its most festive and most colorful spirit with the celebration of the longest and grandest festival of the city - ZAMBOANGA HERMOSA 2009.
Zamboanga Festivals
Almost all provinces in the Philippines hold fiestas to honor their patron saints, and in Zamboanga it is the Fiesta Pilar. Held in honor of the saint, La Nuestra Senora del Pilar de Zaragoza, she was a figure that was also revered in Spain, and her adoration and devotion was inherited by the local populace. A statue of the saint can be seen on the fort dedicated to her honor. During the event, there are several street dances, processions and masses held to honor her. This celebration is the culmination of the Zamboanga Hermosa festival.
Zamboanga Hermosa festival
Every October the scenic city of Zamboanga, as the "City of Flowers", celebrates its grand annual Zamboanga Hermosa Festival or the popularly known as Fiesta Pilar with 12 days and nights of events and celebrations. The beautiful city of Zamboanga welcomes thousands to the region's biggest, most extravagant celebration of the year. The two day celebrations are mainly in honor of the miraculous image of Our Lady of the Pilar Nuestra Señora del Pilar de Zaragosa, which is also commonly known as the “Fiesta Pilar” at the legendary Fort Pila who has a special fiesta in October. The people of Zamboanga passionately believe that the lady has served as their unifying cultural and historical symbol. In tribute of her feast day, Zamboanga displays its loyalty and enthusiasm with a nine-night procession, the event includes live music, cultural performances; street parades, fireworks displays and one of the most amazing aspects of the festivities include a wonderful regatta with old sailing ships and yachts sporting red, yellow and other brightly colored sails. There are also art exhibitions and colorful flower shows displaying the botanical wonders of Mindanao's tropical vegetations. (Watch out for the orchids, which are particularly striking). 'Hermosa', which means beautiful, is an appropriate term for this visually dazzling event. This festival runs from October 1 to 12.
Zamboanga Hermosa Festival
Zamboanga La Hermosa Festival or the popurlay known as Fiesta Pilar, is held in honor of the miraculous image of Our Lady of the Pilar at the legendary Fort Pila. The people of Zamboanga fervently believe that the lady has served as their unifying cultural and historical symbol. In commemoration of her feast day, Zamboanga displays its devotion and enthusiasm with a nine-night procession, fireworks, an ethnic parade, a cultural show, a regatta, and the Miss Zamboanga parade. This festival runs from October 1 to 12.

Source: Filipino.biz.ph