Kalabukay Festival

Kalabukay Festival (Kalabukay - Cuyunon word for red-vented cockatoo) is an annual celebration for the foundation day of municipality of Dumaran, Palawan in the Philippines. It is also the celebration for successful preservation of the endangered bird called Katala or Kalabukay and also for preservation of natural resources of the island.

History

The Kalabukay festival started since 2005 with the effort of Katala Foundation and the local government of Dumaran. The five-day celebration from 14th to 19 June includes opening parade, booth exhibit, tree planting, coastal clean-up, basketball competition, and the highlight of the celebration: "Search For Miss Kalabukay".