Catanduanes is a kidney - shaped island located in the pacific. It offers nature on its untouched, unexplored and unspoiled form. It has a long string of palm - fringed beaches backed by jungle-covered mountains crowned with jewel like islets. Aside from its beauty, Several festivals were celebrated by every municipalities but most known of this is

Catandungan Festival is a celebration of the province's anniversary and a tribute to its founders, to continuously remind the people of Catanduanes of the province's independence from the province of Albay.

The main feautures of the said event are Street Dance (Pantomina), Beauty Pageant, Agro-Trade Fair, Guided Tours, Photo Exhibits, etc. This festival is held every 24th of October in Virac, Catanduanes