Where are you from and what's the name of the FESTIVAL in your place?
@princejayevents (1245)
Philippines
July 28, 2008 3:49am CST
I started a discussion here regarding "WHAT IS ONE OF THE BEST PLACES IN THE PHILIPPINES?". I just realized that when we talk about tourist destinations in this beautiful country, it is always connected with FESTIVALS. I've experienced some fun and fabulous festivals all over the country from the smallest towns to the biggest cities and there are also REGIONAL FESTIVALS. Every year ALIWAN FESTIVAL is being held here in MANILA showcasing the different FESTIVALS here in the Philippines. In TRAVEL MART, travel agencies also feature FESTIVALS in promoting the destinations they are trying to MARKET. NOW, it would be great if you can share us your place and the name of your FESTIVAL. We want to know more.
WHERE ARE YOU FROM AND WHAT'S THE NAME OF THE FESTIVAL IN YOUR PLACE? What made it unique from other festivals?
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@kaezy_kulet (2465)
• Philippines
28 Jul 08
I am from Los BAños LAguna nd our festival here is called BAñamos festival..this is celebrated at September.
@kaezy_kulet (2465)
• Philippines
29 Jul 08
Bañamos is hot spring festival..here in Los Baños we too have hot springs and it is a natural hot spring..aside from the buko pies we are also famous for our hot springs though pansol is much known for that..
@princejayevents (1245)
• Philippines
28 Jul 08
Oh really, it's my first time to hear that. Sorry, but i'm frequent to Los banos cause of Pansol and other nearby places. I'll try to research more on that. What's the Festival about?
@kissie34 (2294)
• Philippines
28 Jul 08
Well, I grow up in the city of Zamboanga which is part of Region 9 in Mindanao.. In our places, we are celebrating 2 Festivals.. The "Fiesta Pilar" or they called in spanish "Viva Nuestra Señora La Virgen Del Pilar" and the other one is the "Dia de Zamboanga" or "Zamboanga Day"... The most festival that we are celebrating is the "Fiesta Pilar".. During this day, we have different kinds of activities like street dancing (the most popular activity), modern dance, Ms. Zamboanga, and since Zamboanga City is what they called City of Flowers then we have "floral float" where each contestant from the different schools, barangays and other companies will make the best decoration of different kinds of flowers surrounded in there transportation..
@kissie34 (2294)
• Philippines
30 Oct 08
Yes, Vinta is the most popular in Zamboanga.. People here are very good in making and designing VINTA.. They also used the VINTA for attracting the foreign country but because of the "NEWS" foreigners are already afraid to visit our city because of the terrorist.. Well, I know that there are some bombings and kidnappings here in our place but it is not that dangerous.. The "NEWS" are just being exaggerated from their news.. I think all cities here in the Philippines are also experiencing this kind of problems like bombing and kidnappings not just here in Mindanao.. Well, if people know how to bring her/his self in the society (like if he/she is rich, he/she must not show it in the people/society. He/she must look simple and being so attractive so that people wouldn't know that he/she is rich)...
Anyway, try to visit sometimes in our place.. This month October 12,2008 we had just celebrated the "Fiesta Pilar".. I hope next year you will be able to be part of our celebration so that you can see how Zamboangeños celebrate and worship this Festivals.. Thanks for choosing me as best response.. Thanks also for replying.. Happy posting...
@princejayevents (1245)
• Philippines
28 Jul 08
The Vinta of Zamboanga has always been a favorite Icon for events. I've been a part of the DOT - TOURISM Treat to Balikbayan Event being held annually and every year we showcase different part of the country. When we did MINDANAO, we used VINTAs as one of the most significant icons.
@dolce_vita78 (8062)
• Philippines
28 Jul 08
Hi there princejayevents!
I am from the Summer Capital of the Philippines, the City of Pines. Yeah, I am from Baguio City. We celebrate the Flower Festival every year. It is known as Panagbenga for most. This festival is celebrated every year in February. The festival normally runs more than a month. The most famous part of the entire celebration would be the street dancing as well as the float parade.
@princejayevents (1245)
• Philippines
30 Jul 08
Panagbenga is a colorful festival. I haven't had the chance to experience it myself but I always visit Baguio on or right after the Festival. Some friends in events and politics have always been inviting me to join them but I always end up being not available for that particular week. Will try to see it soon.
@jeiyah_12 (1041)
• Philippines
28 Jul 08
I am a gal from the province of Antique! We have this so-called BINIRAYAN festival which is held every December... It showcases the culture of our province and the richness of our lands... I'm proud to be an antiquena! I consider it one of the most beautiful places I've gone through! There's a lot of 'special' thing about our place... I just hope for more publicity of our province...
@princejayevents (1245)
• Philippines
28 Jul 08
What does BINIRAYAN means? I know that it's a local dialect. Would be glad to know more about your province and your festival.
@iyah10 (4115)
• Kuwait
10 Aug 08
I was born in the Cebu Philippines in the Central part of the Visayas and I am so proud of telling you that we have the most attractive fiesta in "Senor Santo Nino de Cebu" and on that time of the fiesta most of the tourist would like to come during our Street dancing "Sinulog" and it would be held every 3rd Sunday of the first month of the year......
@princejayevents (1245)
• Philippines
14 Aug 08
You know what Iyah10? I've been hoping and trying to make myself available to be able to attend SINULOG Festival but I always end up being busy on those dates. But i have visited your place several times. Sad to say, I was only able to know your Festival thru news and tv coverage. VIVA PIT SENOR!
@anex08 (868)
• Philippines
28 Jul 08
I am a native of Northern Samar, and the most popular festival is Ati-Atihan. Phillipines is reach in culture and our tourist spot are very unique, aside from that, fiestas are being one of the most popular activities nationwide.
I love Phillipines!!
@princejayevents (1245)
• Philippines
28 Jul 08
What are the most popular cities/owns in Northern Samar? I haven't been to Northern Samar but i'm planning to visit soon.
@torchablazed (3218)
• Philippines
28 Jul 08
I am from Surigao and my place celebrates festival for patron saint Nicolas de Tolentino, in this place we observe the Bunok-Bunok Festivals since Bunok means flood, oftimes, my place have been area of floods but thanks God we are okey here. Folks from the Roman Catholic church believe that we are being protected by the saints thus, observed every 29th of September. Like every other tourist spots of the country, we take pride on the name as "the gateway to Mindanao" and one of the surfing capitals of the country since we have two major islands.
Its great to be here in this part of the planet, and I am proud being a Pinoy!
@princejayevents (1245)
• Philippines
28 Jul 08
Surigao City? Del Norte or Del Sur? Sorry, i'm not so familiar with your province yet but SURIGAO is a very popular city. I've heard of "BONOK-BONOK Maradjaw, Karadjaw" and interested to see this colorful festival of your province. Thanks for the comment and it made me become more interesting to see your place soon.
