The presentations were tagged to nature. The participants showcased stories about the traditions of Cordilleras: performing different forms of dances, music and cultures in dedication to the environment. The grand street dancing parade was also a contest as the best street dancing parade performers received cash prices.
Panagbenga Festival is an annual event held during the month of February in Baguio City, Philippines. With over millions of people all over the country participating the celebration of the season of blooming, Panagbenga Festival became one of the most anticipated events in the Philippines. Aside from the Grand Float Parade, one of the highlights of Panagbenga Festival 2012 is the Grand Street Dancing Parade which was held on the 25th of February. Participated by different schools in Baguio City, it became a good venue in showcasing the talents of young people through dancing, music and artistry. Participants exhibited colorful costumes and props that was truly amazing.
The presentations were tagged to nature. The participants showcased stories about the traditions of Cordilleras: performing different forms of dances, music and cultures in dedication to the environment. The grand street dancing parade was also a contest as the best street dancing parade performers received cash prices.
24 Comments
3/1/2012 06:00:17 pm
Wow bright and stunning pictures! Sayang I miss this year's Panagbenga. I've heard mas maganda daw mga floats ngayon compared last year?
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3/12/2012 09:57:27 am
Looks very festive, colourful, fun and the photos looks stunning and very crisp! Ang saya2x tingnan, sana maka punta ka this 16 for the Araw ng Davao. :)
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3/12/2012 04:38:59 pm
wow, love your photos. lovely. i have wonderful memories of panagbenga but one i will never forget was when i went there with my parents and my camera with all the pictures taken at the festival (and which i haven't downloaded yet) was lost by my then boyfriend. my parents still couldn't get over the lost haha and i decided to dump my then bf (lol)
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3/13/2012 01:39:45 am
Panagbenga is a real cultural immersion!
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3/13/2012 08:55:41 am
What a colorful festival of arts and cutlure of Baguio! It is so reflective of the very culture of the native of the place. It's entertaining and amusing.
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3/14/2012 12:45:03 pm
those are amazing photos.so full of color and captured the spirit of the festival
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3/15/2012 09:12:03 am
This reminds me of the Kaamulan Festival at Bukidnon, I grew up there and witness this kind of festivals... Not similar to what's here in Cebu. :) Great shots by the way... what camera are you using?
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