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PUBLISHED April 27, 2015
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Planning a trip to see Halamanan Festival in Guiguinto, Bulacan? This annual event is held every January 23rd and is a multi-faceted celebration of nature, plants, trees and flowers. The festivities highlight the town’s transformation into a garden capital of the country and commemorate both the establishment of Guiguinto as a town and its citizens’ passion for gardening.

 

Experience the grand parades featuring flower-themed floats, visit the horticultural shows and exhibitions, and enjoy the vast array of colorful blooms on display. Halamanan Festival is now a major tourist attraction, drawing both international and domestic visitors to witness the stunning display of Mother Nature’s bountiful blessings.

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The festival begins with street dancing, participated by students and youths from all of the town’s barangays, clad in ornamental, plant-inspired costumes. On the opening day of the festival, bonsai exhibitions and competitions can be seen, where visitors can even buy bargain-priced house ornaments, vegetables, and decorations at trade fairs.

 

The highlight of the festival comes with the float parade, which features the winning muse from the beauty pageant riding around on her decorated platform. Tourists are often amazed by the creativity of local artists who make use of flowers to create fantastic floats and huge, insect-like creatures in the parade.

 

This joyous display of celebration is organized in honor of Saint Ildephonsus, Guiguinto’s patron saint. The festival has become a vibrant highlight for the town, and is a much-awaited annual event for both tourists and locals alike.

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