And some more photos from the 12th PIHABF
Posted on February 11, 2008 - Filed Under Events | 3 Comments
I guess this is the most tiring trip I had to Clark so far. Clark airfiled is quite near in Manila. Only an hour and a half bus ride away but I feel body’s totally exhausted. Lack of sleep, last minute schedule changes, and just four hours departure another change of plan was made. Whew! [...]
Read More..>>Byahilo at the final day of the Philippine International Hot Air Balloon Fiesta
Posted on February 10, 2008 - Filed Under Events | 1 Comment
After the very disappointing Day 3 of the Philippine International Hot Air Balloon Fiesta, I decided to stay for another night in Pampanga Philippines hoping that the balloons would finally fly on the last day of the event. I know I am not the only one who got disappoined yesterday.
Read More..>>A Philippine Hot Air Balloon Fiesta without the balloons?!
Posted on February 9, 2008 - Filed Under Events, Random Thoughts | 1 Comment
You might not belive me but its true. Not a single Hot air balloon flew today during the 12th Philippine International Hot Air Balloon Fiesta (PIHABF). The reason: very strong winds blowing from the Angeles Pampanga skies.
Read More..>>3rd World Pyro Olympics new schedule
Posted on February 8, 2008 - Filed Under Events | 38 Comments
OK, so the postponement of the 3rd World Pyro Olympics is confirmed. I got the confirmation news yesterday, but I only got the new schedule today. I called up La Mancha and their staff confirmed that the scheduled World Pyro Olympics 2008 will be moved to March. This fireworks extravaganza was originally set February 16 [...]
Read More..>>San Jose Parish: The home of the Dinagyang Festival
Posted on February 7, 2008 - Filed Under Churches | Leave a Comment
Every month of January, the people of Iloilo come into frenzy-mode as they excited await the celebration of the Dinagyang Festival. The annual Iloilo Dinagyang Festival is held every fourth Sunday of January in honor of the Santo Niño.
And with all the loud drumbeating and non stop dancing, the center of all these festivities [...]
Sanson Montinola Antillian House
Posted on February 6, 2008 - Filed Under Heritage Watch, Landmarks | 1 Comment
A visit to Iloilo City will never be complete without touring its grand mansions. Sitting just a few meters away from the Nelly Garden is the Sanson Montinola Antillian House. Or simply known as the Antillian House. So called because many people belive that the architectural design is patterned after the houses in Antilles.
Read More..>>Iloilo Paraw Regatta sets sails again
Posted on February 5, 2008 - Filed Under Events, Festivals | Leave a Comment
ILOILO City is all set for another annual tradition and tourism booster—the annual Paraw Regatta at Villa Beach. This year’s regatta is at the shore of Tatoy’s Manokan Seafood Restaurant Feb 16-17.
Now on its 36th year, the main event which is a sailboat race in the Iloilo and Guimaras Straits will be joined by [...]
GenSan’s Kalilangan Festival 2008 Schedule
Posted on February 5, 2008 - Filed Under Events, Festivals | 7 Comments
Most probably you have already seen the beautifully created Station of ID of ABS CBN featuring the three upcoming festivals of the Philippines. One of the festival featured in that said Station ID is the Kalilangan Festival of General Santos City or more popularly known as GenSan. Kalilangan is a festival of celebration of [...]
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