ANTIPOLO FESTIVALS:
-ANG TIPULO Festival (May 1)- showcase the culture of Antipoleños and their local delicacies namely suman (sweetened steamed rice), mangga (mangoes), and kasuy (cashew) as well as The Hamaka (hammock) which is the early mode of tradition of Antipolenos.
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-ALAY LAKAD (Maundy Thursday & April 30 - May 1)- The Annual Alay Lakad is held in two occasions: during Maundy Thursday where millions of devotees flock to Antipolo as a form of penance for the Holy Week and from the evening of April 30 until dawn of May 1. This annual event evey April 30 begins with a procession of the image of Our Lady of Peace and Good Voyage from Quiapo Church going to the Antipolo Catheral.
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-THE PIGRIMAGE SEASON (May)- known as the Maytime Festival, it officialy begins on the first Tuesday of May with a procession of the image of Our Lady of Antipolo and a celebration of the Holy Mass at the Pinagmisahan Hills, also known sa the White Cross and ends usually on the first Tuesday of July after seven Novenas starting on the first Tuesday of May. A procession is observed at the end of every Novena.
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-KAPITANES AT KAPITANAS (Holy Week)- A unique Antipolo tradition dating back to the 1920's wherein two pairs of young Antipoleños are chosen to lead the faithful in the activities during Holy Week. The 1st pair: Kapitan Uno carries the Pontifical Emblem and Kapitana Uno carries the Paschal Candle. The 2nd pair: Kapitan Dos, carries the Flag of the Church
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