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Loaded with music and art events, the month of May holds a massive bay festival, a popular beachside concert, and a music fete under the full moon. PHILIPPINES
SARANGANI BAY FESTIVAL MAY 18–19 SaRaNGaNI Bay, SOUtHERN MINDaNaO
Brace yourself for the biggest beach festival in Mindanao, as this event packs in giant sand sculptures, beach volleyball, poi dancing, surfing, and boat racing. at night, the shore lights up with fire dancers and beach parties, but after the festivities, leave only footprints: partygoers are encouraged to participate in coastal cleanups too! www.sarangani.com
day art experience. Browse painting and photography exhibits, learn poetry or pottery, and watch body art and laser light shows. Don’t leave without grabbing a souvenir from the trade fair! www. backdoorventures.blogspot.com
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CINCO DE MAYO MAY 5 SaN FRaNCISCO, CaLIFORNIa LADY GAGA ‘THE BORN THIS WAY BALL’ WORLD TOUR MAY 21 Bay CIty, PaSay CIty
PaL is taking Lady Gaga to Manila! With sponsorship from Philippine airlines, Lady Gaga will be performing in the Mall of asia arena as part of her “the Born this Way Ball” world tour. For her second visit to the Philippines, fans will get to watch Gaga perform in a set designed like a massive medieval castle while belting out songs from her albums Born this Way, the Fame, and the Fame Monster. www.ladygaga.com
Showcasing the best of Mexican and Latin american cultures, this event features a diverse array of music and dance. Get warmed up with Zumba, a Latin dance-inspired fitness exercise, and then cool down with various musical and dance performances from talented Mexican and Latin american performers. www.sfcincodemayo.com
LUNA MUSIKALAWAIG FULL MOON FESTIVAL MAY 5–6 BaRaNGay taLaKaG, BUKIDNON, CaGayaN DE ORO
Gather under the full moon for a night of art and music. Local production company Good Karma Events and Sonata Productions will be hosting a fundraiser for nature conservation, with live performances from top local and international artists, art installations, and on-site tree planting. this debut festival aims to benefit areas of Cagayan de Oro left bare due to logging. www.facebook. com/LunaMusikalawaigFullMoonFestival
6TH BACKDOOR VENTURES ARTS & MUSIC FESTIVAL MAY 11–13 PaSay CIty, MEtRO MaNILa
art enthusiasts, mark your calendars. thousands of artists will congregate at SMX Convention Center for this three-
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A band performs at the Hangout Music Festival.
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HANGOUT MUSIC FESTIVAL MAY 18–20 aLaBaMa
Rock out with around 35,000 other people as top bands perform in Gulf Shore’s white sandy beach. this year’s headliners include the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Dave Matthews Band, and Jack White, performing along rising acts and veteran artists like Kaskade, Skrillex, and Coheed & Cambria. www. hangoutmusicfest.com