53 Groups Join Belenismo 2026 in Tarlac, Opening Nov. 4

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Last Updated on October 19, 2026 by Jaskaran Singh

Belenismo 2026 will open on Wednesday, Nov. 4, with 53 groups taking part in Tarlac’s yearly nativity scene competition. Displays are already being built across the province, which is known as the “Belen Capital of the Philippines.” Entries will compete in five categories, and returning Hall of Famers are set to bring bigger attractions. In addition, the nativity scenes are made from eco-friendly and recycled materials. The tradition first started in Tarlac in 2007.

Nativity scene figures in the Philippines
Photo via Yancy Lim (PNA) / Wikimedia Commons

Belenismo 2026 Details

  • Event: Belenismo 2026
  • Where: Tarlac province
  • Opening: Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2026
  • Participants: 53 groups
  • Categories: Municipal, non-municipal, church, monumental and community

What to Expect

Provincial Tourism Officer Cherrylyn Pascua said the event is “much-awaited yearly” and promised “lots of surprises.” Returning Hall of Famers will also present large-scale entries. Meanwhile, all displays use eco-friendly and recycled materials.

About Belenismo

Belenismo started in Tarlac in 2007. Since then, it has become one of the province’s biggest yearly Christmas traditions.

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