Panagbenga Festival in Baguio

 

Panagbenga Festival in Baguio

Panagbenga Festival is an annual flower festival that celebrates the blooming season of flowers and the rich culture and heritage of Baguio and the Cordilleras. The term "Panagbenga" comes from a Kankanaey word that means "season of blooming".

Some of the highlights of the festival are the Grand Street Dancing Parade, where dancers in colorful flower-inspired costumes perform along Session Road; the Grand Float Parade, where floats decorated with fresh flowers of different shapes and designs parade along Harrison Road; and the Session Road in Bloom, where stalls selling local products, crafts, and delicacies line up along Session Road.

Penagbenga Flower Festival

 

Penagbenga Flower Festival

Penagbenga Flower Festival was started in 1995 as a way to revive the tourism industry of Baguio after the devastating earthquake of 1990. It was inspired by the Rose Parade in Pasadena, California, and the Bendian, a traditional dance of the Ibaloi people.

The festival also promotes environmental awareness and conservation, as it encourages the use of organic and biodegradable materials for the floats and costumes. It also supports the local farmers and florists who supply the flowers for the festival.

Panagbenga Flower Festival

Panagbenga Flower Festival

The Panagbenga Flower Festival is a month-long celebration of the culture and heritage of Baguio City and the Cordilleras, a mountainous region in the northern Philippines.

The festival's name comes from a Kankanaey word that means "season of blooming" or "a time for flowering". It showcases the abundance and diversity of flowers that grow in the city and its surrounding areas.