Angels Festival

An extravagant parade where thousands of young people dance on the streets as ‘angels dressed in colorful and magnificent costumes’ and as symbol of the choirs of angels coming down from heaven to walk on the streets traversed by man. The parade is held every Sept. 29, the feast day of the town's patron saint, San Rafael Archangel. Year 2002 when the festival started, the event never fails to draw the attention of a massive crowd to witness the angels dance. The annual celebration not only adds meaning to the rich cultural heritage of the town of San Rafael but also intensifies and deepens the devotion of people towards the Divine Healer and Guide of the Christian pilgrim.