Philippine Culture and Tourism
Philippine Culture and Tourism
Philippine Culture and Tourism
1. Bagiuo is a highland city in the province of Benguet. Due to its cool mountain weather, it is considered
the "Summer Capital of the Philippines." The city is abundant with pine tree, so it is nicknamed the City
of Pines.
Festival:
Panagbenga: The Baguio Flower Festival is held every February. Street parades, colorful floats and
costumes and native dance displays have drawn huge crowds to Baguio every year.
Tourist Destination;
2. Cebu
3. Ilocos Sur The province of Ilocos Sur is where the Ilocos Region’s myriad of cultures and histories
converge to become a living museum of a spirited past. A national shrine, a national landmark, a national
museum, heritage museums, ancestral houses, period houses, cobble-stoned streets – they all share space
in the timeless land of Ilocos Sur. Found in the province is the historic town of Vigan, which was
inscribed in UNESCO’s World Heritage List in November 1999.
Festival
Viva Vigan Arts and Industry Festival – held every first week of May, this is an event when Vigan City
hosts a feast featuring its arts and products. There are cultural activities, exhibits, and Calesa parades.
Tourist Destination
Vigan is a city in the Philippines, on the west coast of Luzon island. It's known for its preserved Spanish
colonial and Asian architecture. Calle Crisologo dominates the Mestizo district, with its cobblestone
streets, malecón, horse-drawn carriages and rustic mansions.
Festivals
Sandugo Festival is an annual historical celebration that takes place every year in Tagbilaran City on the
island of Bohol in the Philippines. This festival commemorates the Treaty of Friendship between Datu
Sikatuna, a chieftain in Bohol, and Spanish conquistador Miguel López de Legazpi.
Tourist Destination
The Chocolate Hills, numerous mounds of brown-coloured limestone formations, are the most popular
attraction. The formations can be seen by land (climbing the highest point) or by air via ultralight air
tours.
Metro Manila (Filipino: Kalakhang Maynila) is the National Capital Region and the prime tourist
destination in the Philippines. The metropolis is the Philippines' center of commerce, education, and
entertainment.
Festival
Tourist destination