Mantuod Festival 2025 (Showdown) - Manjuyod - Negros Oriental

In case you missed it, watch here the showdown of the Mantuod Festival 2025 in Manjuyod, Negros Orienatal. The Mantuod Festival is an annual thanksgiving celebration held in Manjuyod, a municipality in Negros Oriental, Philippines. It takes place around late September, often tied with their town fiesta which honors their patron saint, Saint Francis of Assisi. “Mantuod” comes from “manggang tuod” — tuod being a variety of mango known for its exceptional sweetness. Manjuyod is proud of producing these “tuod mangoes,” considered among the sweetest in the province. The festival is essentially a celebration of their agricultural heritage, especially this mango variety. Key features of the festival include street dancing, showdown competitions, and a colourful parade. Various groups compete, wearing bright costumes reflecting the hues of mangoes — greens, yellows, oranges — and often incorporating symbolic motifs tied to mango farming. #Manjuyod #mantuodfestival #festival