APUNG IRU FLUVIAL FESTIVAL
June 28 – June 30

The Apung Iru Fluvial Parade in Apalit,Pampanga begins on June 28 when the ivory image of St. Peter,sitting on a papal throne,is transferred by boat from its permanent shrine in Brgy. Capalangan to Brgy. Sulipan,and culminates on June 30 when the image is returned. Thousands of devotees line both sides of the river shouting,waving leaves and flowers,and splashing in frenzy as the layered pagoda bearing the statue passes by accompanied by hundreds of boats. The floating pagoda,which bears the brass band and about 70 people dancing the traditional Kuraldal,is pulled along the river by swimmers who call themselves the Knights of St. Peter. During the fluvial procession,thousands of revelers on the riverbanks perform the annual shower of packed food containing boiled eggs,rice,and canned sardines meant for the swimmers. The annual event never fails to attract thousands of local and foreign tourists.

How to get there:

From Manila take a bus going to San Fernando and from there take a jeepney going to Arayat,Pampanga. From Arayat town proper,hire a tricycle to the resort.