Archive for August, 2007

Luzon Island

August 13, 2007 - 2:38 am No Comments

Luzon is one of the Paradise Philippines islands, and the largest of the 3 main islands. Philippines is rich in many things to enumerate all of them will take a long period of time for it has treasures still waiting to be revealed.

Here are the most sought out Travel Destinations here in Luzon, Philippines

  • Angeles, Clark, Pampanga
  • Baguio City
  • Batangas
  • Cavite
  • Corregidor
  • El Nido
  • La Union
  • Laoag
  • Laguna
  • Manila, Makati - Metro Manila
  • Olongapo, Subic, Zambales
  • Palawan
  • Puerto Galera, Mindoro
  • Rizal, Antipolo
  • Tagaytay

Luzon is considered 15th worlds largest islands, the total area of Luzon is 104,688 sq. It is the fifth in the world for one of the most p0pulous islands in the world.

Ati-Atihan Festival

August 10, 2007 - 5:28 am No Comments

Ati-Atihan Festival

In Kalibo, Aklan the most popular Festival here in the Paradise Philippines is celebrated and also one of the oldest and that is Ati-Atihan Festival. It is celebrated annually in the third Sunday of January. This traditional Fiesta is a tribute to their patron saint Santo Niño.

Paradise Philippines

They flood the streets with their body painted black and bright costumes, it is to have said that its the wildest among the Paradise Philippines Festivals.

Before starting the prestigious event, there is a series of masses to be held for the Santo Niño or the Holy Child. The highlight of the festival is on the last day, with costumes of different elements like bamboo, leaves, feathers, shells, abaca, flowers, and many more.

They parade the Holy Child or Santo Niño with different outfits, and the winners of the said contest will be announced on the masquerade ball that signifies the end of the festival.