The Caracol culture came alive in General Trias, Cavite, during the feast day of San Francisco de Malabon, celebrated in thanksgiving for a good harvest on October 2, 2025.
The Catholic Church and the local government partnered to bring the celebration to residents and devotees. Parish priest Rev. Fr. Oliver Genuino said the Caracol is a tradition of Caviteños for devotion, thanksgiving, and prayers for blessings in the coming year.
Festivities began with a mass honoring San Francisco de Asis, locally known as Tata Kiko, whose image was carried out of the church by dancing devotees toward the town proper. Dennis Abrina
The Caracol features synchronized dance steps to a marching band, symbolizing gratitude for blessings received and prayers for continued provision.
The annual celebration also includes the Pet Festival, a pet baptism, the Grand Pasayo marching band competition, Fiesta Jam, and a fireworks display on October 4, highlighted by a performance from The Dawn at the city plaza.

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