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Philippines Flower Power

February 4, 2008 at 11:15 AM | 0 Comments

Baguio City, Philippines is preparing for a bursting celebration of local culture. The Panagbenga Festival, held every February for more than ten years, is a tribute to the blooming season in native style. Floats laden with blossoms parade along the streets and tourists flock to see colorful traditional dances.

The festival, which started in 1995, is both a celebration of local culture and recovery: A massive earthquake shook the city to the ground in 1990.

Though activities are held throughout the month of February, the prime time to catch the festival is between Feb. 22 and March 2. (The best places to see the action are Session Road and Burnham Park.) Baguio City is roughly 150 miles north of Manila--a quick plane trip or a five hour bus ride through the mountains.

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· Datebook [NYT]
· Panagbenga Festival [Philippine Country]
· Philippines coverage [Jaunted]

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