The Sangyaw Festival is a vibrant and colorful event that takes place in Tacloban City, Leyte, Philippines. The festival showcases the rich cultural legacy and history of the area and is a major event on the local calendar. The name of the event, “Sangyaw,” is derived from a Waray word that means “to herald news” or “to make an announcement,” since it aims to both declare the city’s expansion and growth to the outside world and highlight and celebrate its history and accomplishments.