Atchara (or chutney) is something that Filipinos love to include in their everyday food. It’s a zesty appetizer that can be made out of anything, but is usually done with papaya. Calaca, Batangas is one of the best places to get atchara, and their annual CalacAtchara Festival, held evey October, is the best time to find the best atchara in town. 

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         CalacAtchara is a play on the words atchara and Calaca. It’s the town’s main product, and is said to be one of the best. The Calacatchara Festival honors their timeless atchara along with the town’s patron saint, St. Raphael the Archangel.

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          According to (http://www.batangas.gov.ph/portal/festivals-fiestas/) Calacatchara Festival is the top 4 most visited festivals in Batangas as of 2018 with a total of 2,000 number of tourist.