The Sublian Festival is a two week long religious celebration in Batangas, Philippines culminating on July 23rd in devotion to the town's patron saints. This religious devotion inspired the indigenous dance called the Subli. The Ibalong Festival is a non-religious festival in Legazpi City, Philippines based on the Ibalong epic held from October 25-31. During the festival, people parade in the streets wearing masks and costumes depicting the heroes and villains from the epic story of Ibalong. The aim of the Ibalong Festival is to express warmth and encourage visitors to celebrate with the Bicolanos people.