Intramuros Summer Festival: April 26th – Learn More About the Walled City's First-Ever Culture and Community Festival

I just attended the press briefing this afternoon in Centro de Turismo Intramuros, it's all about the upcoming event by the Intramuros Administration. They invite everyone to visit the Walled City in Manila to experience the very first "Intramuros Summer Festival 2025".

Intramuros Summer Festival is on April 26, 2025, it's a full day event and celebration of Filipino culture, creativity and community spirit. You have to use the Intramuros Passport, you can buy one for a price of PHP350 and this will serve as your ticket in 5 major heritage sites - Fort Santiago, Baluarte de San Diego, Casa Manila, Museo de Intramuros, Centro de Turismo Intramuros.

The Intramuros Passport is a one time free access and if you complete all stamps, you are entitled for a free guided tour of Intramuros via the Tranvia car. (you need to book this via Intramuros Administration on FB)

Buy the Intramuros Passport here
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I was surprised that Intramuros has this special event that was launched last month, and I get to hear many good things when having cultural events in Intramuros. You get to enjoy not just the music, food and historical sights, but also get to experience deep Filipino culture appreciation.

As I travel around the country and learn more about our history, it is just a small portion of info on it, but if we combine this puzzle one by one and connect the history, the place and the people and with a treatment of modern storytelling, attractions and entertainment. I find out that it's easy to understand now what was going on in the past.

I was less interested to know more during my young days, but now when information is easily accessed, we just demand for more.

Thanks to Intramuros Administration for having this event, and now we get a different kind of event that will cater to all ages and experience a very enjoyable platform within the walls of Intramuros.

Here are the offerings of the Intramuros Summer Festival this April 26.

- The main events will unfold at Plaza Moriones in Fort Santiago, with festivities rippling throughout the historic district, activating various heritage sites with music, stories, art, and food.

- The day begins with a burst of energy as the Pambansang Fitness Coaches ng Pilipinas, Jim and Toni Saret, lead a Zumba session at 7:30 a.m

- A colorful parade will line the streets featuring student performers from Intramuros-based schools, parading in traditional and creative costumes from 8 to 9 a.m

- A medical mission organized by the University of Santo Tomas Health Service will also offer free health screenings and dental services to the local community from 8 a.m. to 12 noon.

- At Centro de Turismo Intramuros, children will be gathered for storytelling sessions at 2:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m., with Jeralyn “Ate Posh” Develos of Ang Pinoy Storytellers who will bring Filipino folklore and values to life.

- Casa Manila transforms into a Living Museum at 2 p.m. and 3 p.m., where reenactors from IA, along with Historia Viviente Manila, will stage scenes from the Spanish colonial era, blurring the line between past and present.

- To cap the IA anniversary celebration is the most anticipated Sinag Concert, from 6 to 10 p.m. at Plaza Moriones, top billed by Itchyworms, along with Over October, Earl Agustin, and to be hosted by Sephy Francisco and Boobay. Student talents from Intramuros-based schools will serve as front acts. The concert is a celebration of Filipino music in all its forms.

- All day long, the sights, smells, and tastes of Filipino culture will fill the streets. A pop-up market will stretch along Gen. Luna Street, Fort Santiago, and the Riverwalk, where visitors can sample regional delicacies and shop for handmade crafts from local vendors.

AN INTRAMUROS SUMMER. Representatives of key culture and tourism organizations gather to launch the Intramuros Summer Festival, a day-long festival of art, heritage, music and community activities set on Saturday, April 26, 2025. Present at ceremonial signing of formal partnership agreements held at at Centro de Turismo, Intramuros are (from left): Dang V. Mendoza, head of the Business Management Division Intramuros Administration (IA), Rhea Kristine J. Cy, head, IA Tourism Promotions Division IA, Atty. Joan M. Padilla, IA Administrator, Kaye C. Tinga, President of the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP), Jose Victor Gaite,

VP for Administration, CCP, and Dennis M. Marasigan, VP and Artistic Director, CCP

Don't miss this exciting event in Intramuros, and after the press briefing, we learned that Intramuros pinned the calendar for their upcoming events such as the Grand Santacruzan featuring Miss Universe Asia Pacific Chelsea Manalo and then on June for the Likha Fair, on September set the Fiesta de Intramuros and more regular events like the Dalaw at Sayaw cultural shoes, Centro Entablado and Pasyal Aral educational tours.

For schedules and updates, follow the Intramuros Administration on social media or visit www.intramuros.gov.ph.

Here’s a close up look of the Intramuros Passport