Wattah Wattah Festival Archives

San Juan City’s Wattah Wattah Festival is Getting Out of Control

July 1, 2024 by Gerald Asuncion in Lifestyle

Concerns Arise Over San Juan City’s Wattah Wattah Festival WATTAH WATTAH FESTIVAL – The annual festival in San Juan City has come under scrutiny from netizens who argue that the event is causing significant inconvenience and distress to the public. Celebrated in honor of St. John the Baptist, known locally as San Juan Bautista, the … Read more

San Juan City Prohibits “Basaan” or Water Blessing During Wattah Wattah Festival

June 23, 2020 by Jemero Siason in News

Mayor Francis Zamora Prohibits “Basaan” During Wattah Wattah Festival in San Juan City San Juan City is prohibiting the “Basaan” or water blessing during the celebration of Wattah Wattah Festival on Wednesday (June 24, 2020). Mayor Francis Zamora announced that San Juan City temporarily prohibits the traditional “basaan” or the dousing of water during the … Read more