Batanes is a cheerful and festive province and if you happen to visit it during a festival, you can be sure that you will be included in the festivities by the warm and friendly people of the region.
The year begins with the feast of the three kings festival celebrated on the first Sunday of January to signify the gift- giving the magis did when the Christ child was born. As festive as Christmas day, this is a good time to visit the islands.
February marks the beginning of the fishing season. If you join a local fisherman, you are guaranteed to have the adventure of a lifetime especially if you are lucky enough to catch an arayu (a variety of Dorado).
March and April are the best times for trekking and in May and June several of the islands celebrate festivals. 26 June is celebrated as Batanes Day Anniversary and is usually a weeklong celebration with daily agro- industrial fairs, community sports festivals and cultural presentations.
The second week of October heralds the departure of migratory birds. They pass by in large flocks for a few days on their way to warmer areas. By November the temperatures dip, so it’s wise to stay away. But no matter what, the islands will still remain beautiful and peaceful.
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