Panagbenga Festival

It's February and apart from the long-awaited Valentine's Day, one of the planned trips of the month is Panagbenga, the famous flower festival of Baguio City.

Panagbenga is a festival held in the month of February in Baguio city. The word Panagbenga means "the time of flowering, the time of flowering." In its celebration, the people of Baguio are proud of the abundance of flowers and their rich culture.

Panagbenga 2021 is an exciting festival because this year is celebrating its 25th year. This is their Silver Anniversary, meaning more adventurous activities. The 25th anniversary of the festival is themed "Blooming Through the Years."

So if you are looking for the best place to date your love ones this February, consider joining the Panagbenga Festival. I'm sure you will not only fall in love with the flowers but you will also be able to tell your loved ones "let's bloom through the years."

If you are single, do not worry. You know in Baguio you will see your blooming friends through the years. So what are you waiting for — prepare your backpack with these tips for your trip to Baguio:

Book your bus ticket early, you can get it online or directly at the buses terminal.

Book your accommodations early too, because many people travel to Baguio especially since it is a popular festival.

Find out the schedule of Panagbenga activities so that when you go, your itinerary will be in order.

Of course you should also know the venue so that when you book your accommodations just so you can be close to these places and you will not miss any important event.

Lastly, find out the parade route so that you know the best place to hang out. Of course you do not want to miss the whole parade!

Even if you are a couple, single or brokenhearted going to Baguio, Ang Pinoy loves you so here is the list of Panagbenga's schedule and activities:

February 1 - Grand Opening day Parade (Update: Canceled due to nCoV situation)

February 1 to March 8 - Landscaping exhibit and competition at designated areas in the CBD / Parks; Baguio Blooms Exhibition at the Baguio Convention Center Parking Area

February 12 to 15 - School-Based Landscaping Competition (Judging)

February 14 to 16 - PMA Alumni Homecoming Weekend at Loakan Road, Baguio City

February 16 - Baguio Family Presentation at the Melvin Jones Grandstand and Football Grounds

February 22 - Panagbenga Cultural Dance Competition at the Melvin Jones Grandstand and Football Grounds; Flower Tee Golf Tournament at the Baguio Country Club

February 23 - Pony Boys Days at the Wright Park Baguio City

February 29 - Grand Street Dance Parade from the Panagbenga Park to DILG to Session Road to Magsaysay to Harrison Road to Baguio Athletic Bowl

February 29-March 1 - Sponsor’s Day at the Baguio Country Club

March 1 - Grand Float Parade from the Panagbenga Park to DILG to Session Road to Magsaysay to Harrison Road to the Baguio Athletic Bowl

March 2-8 - Session Road in Bloom at the Session Road

March 8 - Grand Fireworks Display, citywide

The Panagbenga Festival or the Baguio Flowers Festival is the annual festival in Baguio City held in the month of February.

It boasts of the abundance of flowers in Baguio as well as their rich culture so it is visited by tourists every year.

The word panagbenga has the meaning, "a time of growth, or a time of flowering".

It is marked by fancy flower arrangements, street dancing, flower exhibits, garden tours, flower arrangement contests, even the exploding fireworks display, and much more.

History

The Panagbenga Festival began to be celebrated in Baguio City in 1996. But before that, the first thing to be named in the celebration is the “Flower Festival” which is scheduled to take place throughout the month of February.

In 1995, five years after the catastrophe that occurred in Baguio, Atty. Damaso E. Bangaoet Jr. to also have the activity of the famous sights during the festival as other provinces do.

Because Baguio is also known for its beautiful flowers, Atty. Bangaoet to hold a flower festival.

Instead of putting it in the month of September when the city was established and in fear of the weather because this month can be considered a rainy season, they just celebrated it throughout the month of February to make the celebration a success.

The finale of the festival features a fancy parade of flowers. Following the setting of the moon, archivist and curuator Ike Picpican proposed in 1996 whether to officially use the title "Panagbenga", which in Kankanaey means "Season of Blossoming", or flowering season.

Panagbenga brings happiness to many people. Why does Panagbenga give happiness? What is the reason why Panagbenga is so popular in the Philippines? How is it celebrated and how does it develop our country?

The Panagbenga Festival provides entertainment to the people of Baguio and to tourists in many ways. It gives happiness to the staff because it is part of the tradition of the people of Baguio. Because it is a tradition of the people of Baguio, it has a place in their hearts. At the Panagbenga Festival, there are many possibilities to do such as watching the parade.

The Panagbenga Festival is celebrated during the parade so there are many fun activities that can be done at the Panagbenga Festival. There are people dancing in the parade of the Panagbenga Festival. Their dance is the folk dance so it becomes traditional to the people of Baguio. There are also floral floats in this. It can be said to be large and has wheels for it to move. This is one of the reasons why the Philippines is developing. Panagbenga attracts tourists to Baguio because it is a unique festival.

Is the Pist ng Panagbanga really popular in the Philippines? Yes! It is famous because it was first celebrated in February 1995. Panagbenga is celebrated during this time because in February, the flowers are in bloom. This is called the "Season of Blooming". Because elsewhere in the Philippines it is not celebrated in this class.

These festival is one of the best in the Philippines. You'll need to experience it.