Festival in Tagalog

Festival in Tagalog is commonly translated as “pista” or “kapistahan,” referring to celebrations and festive gatherings in Filipino culture. The Philippines is known for its vibrant festivals throughout the year, each with unique cultural and religious significance. Explore the various Tagalog terms used to describe different types of festivals below.

[Words] = Festival

[Definition]:
– Festival /ˈfɛstɪvəl/
– Noun 1: A day or period of celebration, typically for religious or cultural reasons.
– Noun 2: An organized series of concerts, films, plays, or other cultural performances, typically held annually.
– Noun 3: A large public celebration or gathering centered around a particular theme, tradition, or activity.

[Synonyms] = Pista, Kapistahan, Pagdiriwang, Pistang-bayan, Selebrasyon, Pagtitipon, Parangal

[Example]:
– Ex1_EN: The Sinulog festival in Cebu attracts millions of tourists every January.
– Ex1_PH: Ang pista ng Sinulog sa Cebu ay nakakaakit ng milyun-milyong turista tuwing Enero.

– Ex2_EN: Our town celebrates its annual harvest festival with colorful parades and traditional dances.
– Ex2_PH: Ang aming bayan ay nagdiriwang ng taunang kapistahan ng ani na may makulay na parada at tradisyonal na sayaw.

– Ex3_EN: The film festival showcases independent movies from local and international filmmakers.
– Ex3_PH: Ang pista ng pelikula ay nagpapakita ng mga independiyenteng pelikula mula sa lokal at internasyonal na filmmaker.

– Ex4_EN: During the festival season, the streets are decorated with lights and banners.
– Ex4_PH: Sa panahon ng kapistahan, ang mga kalye ay pinalamutian ng mga ilaw at banner.

– Ex5_EN: The music festival features performances from various genres and artists.
– Ex5_PH: Ang pistang pangmusika ay nagtatanghal ng mga pagtatanghal mula sa iba’t ibang genre at artista.