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This May 15, 2013, marvel as the sleepy town of Lucban in Quezon province comes alive with the celebration of the Pahiyas Festival 2013. Held annually, this colorful festival features real houses clad by colorful kiping (rice wafers) , vegetables, fruits, handicrafts, and even live stocks!
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The mere mention of Indonesia conjures images of the beautiful beaches of Bali and excellent dive sites. But this massive country in Southeast Asia offers more than that, that’s why last 2011, I kept searching for other destinations to visit other than Bali, and I came upon Yogyakarta and Mt. Bromo in Java.
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Gear up for the Moriones Festival 2013! Marinduque’s much-awaited festival – a week-long colorful celebration of the Lenten Season. The well-known fest starts on Palm Sunday of the Holy Week and ends on Easter Sunday, this 2013, Moriones Festival falls on March 24- March 31,2013.
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Once again this February prepare for another exciting event in our country! The much awaited Philippine Hot Air Balloon Festival 2013 in Clark, Pampanga will be held on February 21 to 24 2013! It will take place at Omni Aviation Complex, inside Clark Special Economic Zone in Pampanga. Take note that the Hot Air Balloon Flight is at 6:30-8:00 AM, so be there early. Otherwise, you may just watch the Hot Air Balloon Glow at 5:30-6PM.
Tickets are sold at Php 250 at the gate during the event or through SM Ticketnet outlets. For information on how to get there, please scroll down and see the details at the bottom of this post.
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Harvest festivals are celebrated by different cultures all over the world primarily to give thanks to their gods for a fruitful harvest. The Philippines being an agricultural country has its own share of a colorful and grand harvest feast , perhaps the most famous dates back to the 16th century and held annually in Lucban, Quezon, known as Pahiyas Festival. It is a testament to the Hispanic colonial influence on Filipino culture.
Pahiyas Festival is more of a religious celebration in honor of San Isidro Labrador (Isidore the Farmer), the Catholic patron saint of peasants and day laborers. (more…)
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Sorsogon the land of Kasanggayahan, located at the southernmost part of Luzon in the Bicol region made its mark in the world map because of its whale sharks known locally as butanding. Donsol, a small town in the province of Sorsogon is the haven of these gentle giants. Sadly, tourists only know Sorsogon for its whale sharks when in fact my dear province has a lot more to offer. Let me give you a glimpse of the other towns of Sorsogon…
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1st Philippine International Pyromusical Competition was held at SM Mall of Asia or MOA. It aims to showcase delightful displays of the world’s leading pyrotechnic events. Participating countries were: Philippines, Malaysia, USA, UK, China, Japan, France, and Singapore. It is best viewed over sumptuous dinners at SM Mall of Asia‘s San Miguel bay and the Veranda restaurants. (more…)
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