A Happy Valentine's Day to everyone! The Philippines has a lot of festivals that will leave you mesmerized right at the edge of your seats. These events boost a destination's local economy and attracts millions of tourists each year. But did you know that I, myself, got to experience one back in 2023? A cool breeze in a mountainous region some hundred kilometers north of the capital Manila sets the stage for a famous festival: the Panagbenga Festival . It is held annually in February in Baguio , a famous mountaintop city in the Cordilleras popularly known as the "Summer Capital of the Philippines". The contingent of Lucban Elementary School showcases their creativity during the 2023 Panagbenga Festival Grand Street Parade on February 25, 2023. This blog focuses on my experience during its main highlights: the grand parades held in the fourth weekend of February. A separate blog about Baguio, which is distinct from this blog which focuses solely on the festival itself,...
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