Known as the festival of all festivals—as it should be—to celebrate the Cebu province’s founding anniversary, ’Pasigarbo sa Sugbo’ embodies the rare opportunity to showcase the best of what Cebu has to offer—filled with joyous street dances in wildly colorful costumes leading up to the much-awaited grand ritual showdown.
This year, Pasigarbo (literally, “to boast”) lands in the city of Carcar, just over 39 kilometers southwest of the capital, with much to see both along the national highway and within the city itself.
So if you’re planning to visit Cebu for a one-of-a-kind cultural experience during the ‘Pasigarbo sa Subgo’ festival, consider these four tips as part of your pre-planning.
Cebu has a flourishing hospitality industry with some of the biggest hotel chains in the world that have already established roots in major cities and towns, and smaller hotels and bed and breakfast inns have been offering excellent services for years.
Despite many options, however, rooms can be sold out quickly, especially during the festival season. Even if you manage to get a reservation, accommodation costs could triple. Therefore, necessary arrangements have to be made at least three months in advance.
If you have multiple destinations to visit other than Carcar City, you should book a place with easy access to transportation, a strong internet signal, and a plethora of options for food. Staying within the central town is always a good idea.