.. it was long before Panagbenga became one of the most anticipated Festival of the Country when I had my Panabenga moments… I was still in Baguio then way back in 1997 (College years) when I became in the midst of the Panagbenga Celebration.. I was on my way home then from Baguio when I was caught up in Session Road with these colorful clad school children with Flowery headdresses that you cannot help but to smile in admiration as you watch them Dance on the Streets to Celebrate the “Season of Blooming” – that’s Panagbenga..
.. Panagbenga is a kankanaey term for "a season of blooming." It is also known as the Baguio Flower Festival, a homage to the beautiful flowers the city is famous for as well as a celebration of Baguio's re-establishment. Since February 1995, it has been held to help Baguio forget the 1990 earthquake that distressed much of the city1.
.. Every year since my first Panagbenga, the event had evolved and had became more grand year by year.. I am indeed proud of my Second Home- Baguio City where I spent my College years and still in-love with the City of Pines until now..
.. Every year thousands of tourists and spectators (local and international) travel to Baguio to witness this Floral Event that is Comparable to the Rose Parade of the United States.
… My last Panagbenga was wayback in 2004, we went to Baguio to see the Float Parade which is normally on Sundays.. we arrived Baguio at past midnight, and drove around to find a Place to stay.. being a resident of Baguio for more than 6 years, we found an Igorot inspired Hotel Village to rest.. without any pre-arrange bookings, finding accommodations is really a pain at this time of the year… I strongly advice to made an advance booking if you consider to spend a night or two..
… The Float Parade was in the morning, so we drove close to Session Road area to watch the Floats.. Traffic is at its worst these days – cars are parked in the middle of the streets and Session Road was already closed down to Burnham Park area. So we joined those parked in the middle of the road and walked to Session Road.. the Bratz (much younger then) are truly mesmerized by the themed floats with its colorful and unique themes that represent different organization/establishments in Baguio and Benguet… sooner as the Float Parade passed so as the traffic moves.. soon we realized the cars are now moving and we parked in the middle of the road!!! ahahhah… we rushed back to our car and just in time.. a traffic officer already confiscated car plates of those still parked in front of us.. we are actually next should we had been late for another minute....sheer luck huh??!!
The Panagbenga 2011: “The Environment and Community in Harmony.”
..The “Grand Panagbenga Street Parade” will happen on February 26 and the Grand Float Parade will be on February 27. Session Road in Bloom will start on February 28 and will end on March 6. Pony Boys day will be on March 2 and the Central North Luzon Tourism Fair will be on March 3. The Grand Closing Ceremony and Grand Fireworks Display (Flowers in the Sky) will be on March 6, 20112.
.. The parade will feature the native Ibalois Dancers; these dancers are usually made up of young and old dancing through Baguio’s main thoroughfares. One of the much awaited events in the festival is the Flower Float Festival wherein a lot of fresh flowers from the city will be used to decorate floats and will represent various organizations in Baguio City.
Baguio City is about 240 kilometers North of Manila, you can reach the City of Pines by private transport passing thru NLEX, SCTEX Tarlac Exit and passing the Province Tarlac, Pangasinan and La Union. The trip from Manila usually takes just 5-6 hours and sometimes faster at night due to less traffic. Several Bus Companies have daily Trips to Baguio City, Victory Liner and Dagupan Bus service this route.
Victory Liner, (+63 2 727-4534/+63 2 833-5019 to 20) has hourly bus service to Baguio from its Monumento Main terminal in Caloocan City, Cubao and Pasay terminals. Buses are generally modern and air-conditioned but seats are sized generally for Filipinos and tall people would need to take advantage of the various stopovers to stretch their legs. Cost is just 450 Pesos per person one way (Most expensive among Aircon buses going to Baguio). A non-stop deluxe bus service is also available for 700 Pesos per person one way3.
Dagupan Bus, New York St., Cubao, Quezon City, (+632 929-6123). Also serves the Manila to Baguio route via its Cubao Terminal. Buses leave on an hourly basis...
.. Panagbenga is a kankanaey term for "a season of blooming." It is also known as the Baguio Flower Festival, a homage to the beautiful flowers the city is famous for as well as a celebration of Baguio's re-establishment. Since February 1995, it has been held to help Baguio forget the 1990 earthquake that distressed much of the city1.
.. Every year since my first Panagbenga, the event had evolved and had became more grand year by year.. I am indeed proud of my Second Home- Baguio City where I spent my College years and still in-love with the City of Pines until now..
.. Every year thousands of tourists and spectators (local and international) travel to Baguio to witness this Floral Event that is Comparable to the Rose Parade of the United States.
… My last Panagbenga was wayback in 2004, we went to Baguio to see the Float Parade which is normally on Sundays.. we arrived Baguio at past midnight, and drove around to find a Place to stay.. being a resident of Baguio for more than 6 years, we found an Igorot inspired Hotel Village to rest.. without any pre-arrange bookings, finding accommodations is really a pain at this time of the year… I strongly advice to made an advance booking if you consider to spend a night or two..
… The Float Parade was in the morning, so we drove close to Session Road area to watch the Floats.. Traffic is at its worst these days – cars are parked in the middle of the streets and Session Road was already closed down to Burnham Park area. So we joined those parked in the middle of the road and walked to Session Road.. the Bratz (much younger then) are truly mesmerized by the themed floats with its colorful and unique themes that represent different organization/establishments in Baguio and Benguet… sooner as the Float Parade passed so as the traffic moves.. soon we realized the cars are now moving and we parked in the middle of the road!!! ahahhah… we rushed back to our car and just in time.. a traffic officer already confiscated car plates of those still parked in front of us.. we are actually next should we had been late for another minute....sheer luck huh??!!
The Panagbenga 2011: “The Environment and Community in Harmony.”
..The “Grand Panagbenga Street Parade” will happen on February 26 and the Grand Float Parade will be on February 27. Session Road in Bloom will start on February 28 and will end on March 6. Pony Boys day will be on March 2 and the Central North Luzon Tourism Fair will be on March 3. The Grand Closing Ceremony and Grand Fireworks Display (Flowers in the Sky) will be on March 6, 20112.
.. The parade will feature the native Ibalois Dancers; these dancers are usually made up of young and old dancing through Baguio’s main thoroughfares. One of the much awaited events in the festival is the Flower Float Festival wherein a lot of fresh flowers from the city will be used to decorate floats and will represent various organizations in Baguio City.
Baguio City is about 240 kilometers North of Manila, you can reach the City of Pines by private transport passing thru NLEX, SCTEX Tarlac Exit and passing the Province Tarlac, Pangasinan and La Union. The trip from Manila usually takes just 5-6 hours and sometimes faster at night due to less traffic. Several Bus Companies have daily Trips to Baguio City, Victory Liner and Dagupan Bus service this route.
Victory Liner, (+63 2 727-4534/+63 2 833-5019 to 20) has hourly bus service to Baguio from its Monumento Main terminal in Caloocan City, Cubao and Pasay terminals. Buses are generally modern and air-conditioned but seats are sized generally for Filipinos and tall people would need to take advantage of the various stopovers to stretch their legs. Cost is just 450 Pesos per person one way (Most expensive among Aircon buses going to Baguio). A non-stop deluxe bus service is also available for 700 Pesos per person one way3.
Dagupan Bus, New York St., Cubao, Quezon City, (+632 929-6123). Also serves the Manila to Baguio route via its Cubao Terminal. Buses leave on an hourly basis...
I will see again the "Season of Blooming"... If not this weekend....i hope next year I can really go.. :)
..I will post our pic in 2004 next week... :)
References:
1http://www.philippinecountry.com/philippine_festivals/panagbenga_festival.html
References:
1http://www.philippinecountry.com/philippine_festivals/panagbenga_festival.html
2http://festivalsinthephilippines.com/2011-panagbenga-flower-festival-schedule-of-events-1316400.html
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