Kadaugan sa Mactan  is an annual reenactment of The Battle of Mactan at its site on the      beach of barangay Mactan which features Lapulapu’s victory on April 27th of each year.

The events include a fluvial procession of decorated bancas (canoes) representing

 Magellan’s three ships, the planting of the Cross of Magellan, the baptism of the natives followed by the battle

The 3 ships of Magellan are represented by the bancas or canoes and they are made to       lead a river procession up to the beach. This act is followed by the re-enactment of the        planting of the Magellan’s Cross leading to the final act of Lapu-Lapu’s victory. Kadaugan sa Mactan literally implies about the ‘Victory of Mactan’.

It was also called Bahugbahug sa Mactan or ‘Melee at Mactan’  when it was initially staged   in 1981. The exact time of the commencement of the festival mostly depends on the tidal     conditions and otherwise it is known to begin at around 8 in the early morning hours. This     festival is mostly celebrated on the 27th of April with much grandeur and pageantry. This       festival grants the Cebuano people a good opportunity to re-visit the days of Mactan Battle   between Magellan and Lapu-Lapu and also to celebrate their history and events.

Being in Cebu you shouldn’t miss out on a visit to this grand celebration in order to get a       clear idea about Cebuano history and culture.