About This Festival
Experience the vibrant Tuna Festival in General Santos City, South Cotabato. This cultural celebration showcases the rich traditions and heritage of the Philippines.
Historical Background
The Tuna Festival began in 1998 to celebrate General Santos City’s charter anniversary and to pay tribute to its tuna industry. The city earned the title ‘Tuna Capital of the Philippines’ due to its abundant harvests of yellowfin tuna.
Cultural Significance
The festival is a celebration of the city’s main product and honors the hard work of the fisherfolk. It showcases the city’s marine bounty through various activities like culinary competitions, street dancing with ocean-themed costumes, and a grand float parade.
