Sakuting Festival
As a popular festival that originated in Dolores in the Province of Abra, Sakuting Festival depicts a mock battle using sticks, usually striped or bamboo.
THE BEAUTY OF
- Baguio City
PUBLISHED April 22, 2017
PHOTOGRAPHY and WORDS BY MARIANO SAYNO
Every February, the city celebrates the month-long Panagbenga Festival, an annual flower festival that has evolved over the years to become a vibrant display of culture, art, and resilience.
From native flowers to grand parades, the Panagbenga Festival is much more than an extraordinary showcase. It is an affirmation of Baguio City’s determination to triumph over adverse times. Panagbenga, which stands for “season of blooming” in the Kankanaey dialect, has become one of the most iconic festivals in the Philippines. As the symbol of both Baguio’s history and cultural values of the Cordillera region, the Panagbenga Festival celebrates the beauty and vibrancy of the local flora and fauna.
You can expect to marvel at the beautiful flower-covered floats during the week-long festival. Every float will be decorated with a wide array of flowers that are carefully chosen to complement the intricate designs. The folk dances, such as the Ibaloi Dance are certainly a sight to behold with the performers wearing flower-inspired costumes.
You can expect to marvel at the beautiful flower-covered floats during the week-long festival. Every float will be decorated with a wide array of flowers that are carefully chosen to complement the intricate designs. The folk dances, such as the Ibaloi Dance are certainly a sight to behold with the performers wearing flower-inspired costumes.
The week-long of festivities ends with a bang with the closing ceremonies which is the perfect culmination to this amazing week. You can expect lots of spectacles, parades, and performances that will surely stick in your memories for a lifetime.
Come and join the amazing Panagbenga Festival and experience the beauty of the Cordillera region up close. There’s no better way to fully appreciate it than to be there!
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