Inasal Festival

Talisay was founded in 1648 as an estate owned by the Augustinians. In 1849, it was converted into a municipality with Silverio Fernandez as its first gobernadorcillo and Pedro Labuca as captain.

Some accounts claim that Talisay got its name from the Magtalisay trees which are endemic in certain areas of the municipality, while others claim that Talisay got its name from a town in Spain.

During both the American colonial period and World War II, Talisay served as a haven of colonial military forces. The municipality served as the center of guerrilla intelligence operations for the Philippine resistance movement in Cebu during World War II.

Inasal Festival


Talisay is known for its "Inasal Baboy" (Roasted Pig). The succulent roasted pig is heavily flavored wiht lemongrass and star anise, the stellar attraction during feasts on holidays and special celebrations. The Inasal Festival celebrated in the Month of October.

Happy Fiesta!