Sublian Festival is the official festival of Batangas City. This is in celebration of the city’s foundation anniversary – July 23rd.
Subli is a worship dance in honor of the Holy Cross. This dance is quite lengthy and has several transitions including prayers and a combination of slow and brisk movements. Wrist and finger movements are particular in the subli dance.
A competition of the best Subli dancers – young and old, from different parts of Batangas – highlights the Sublian festival.