Sandurot Festival is Dumaguete’s annual celebration that highlights the hospitality and welcoming soul of the city. Due to the hospitality and friendliness of the locals, Dumaguete city earned the name The City of Gentle People.
The Sandurot Festival came from the Visayan word “pakig-sandurot” which means to “to join in”. It is celebrated every 3rd week of November. The festival is held in honor of the patroness of Dumaguete, Sta. Catalina de Alejandria. It celebrates religious traditions, culture, and unity of the city.
Sources:
https://dumaguete.com/festivals-negros-oriental/sandurot-festival-of-dumaguete/
