Foodies can get ready for a visual and culinary feast this summer as Megaworld Lifestyle Malls in partnership with the Asian Food Channel launches Gourmet Masterpieces, delicious art-inspired creations that is yet another wonderful way for shoppers to enjoy the Bright Side of Life.  

Aliwan Fiesta, the country's grandest fiesta celebrated its 11th year of showing off the vibrant heritage and culture of the Philippines through street dance competition, festival float competition and the search for the Festival Queen. Aliwan Fiesta is an annual event and recognized to be the biggest gatherings of different cultural festivals in the whole country. This year, it was held last April 11-13 at the CCP Complex, Manila. All the participants aim to promote their regions both economically and tourism-wise. 

In its bid to impart a deeper understanding of true Filipino craftsmanship and artisanship, the latest edition of Manila FAME, which was held last 14-17 March 2013 at the SMX Convention Center, Metro Manila, Philippines, puts focus on the grassroots level of export industry as it reintroduces the One Town One Product (OTOP) Marketplace, a special participation of local Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) from selected regions in the Philippines.

The Philippines is the land of the happiest people in the world that almost everyday of every month is a celebration of different festivals that reflects each region's vibrant culture and heritage. The Philippines is rich with colorful festivals held all over the country all year round, the reason why it became a hub to many tourists and visitors. Every April, some of the most awaited festivals are the Aliwan Fiesta, Bangus Festival, Moriones Festival and also the celebration of Araw ng Kagitingan.