Cavite province is hosting three festivals this month, all big draws for returning Caviteños and also visitors wishing to join the fun. General Trias City’s ‘Valenciana’ runs from today until Saturday (December 12 to 15), Alfonso town’s ‘Sanghiyang’ runs from tomorrow until Saturday, while Kawit town’s ‘Maytinis’ is a long-standing Christmas Eve tradition. Provincial … [Full Story...] about Cavite Province invites visitors to enjoy packed month of festivals
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