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.

Bell Church in Baguio

Bell Church in Baguio

Bell Church is a Taoist temple that lies between Baguio City and La Trinidad, Benguet. It is considered to be the city’s hidden gem, as it is a lesser known landmark since the place is not a part of the usual itinerary offered by travel agencies.

The Bell Church was built in 1960 by a Chinese immigrant named Ng Pee, who was also a devout follower of Taoism. He wanted to spread his faith and share his blessings to the people of Baguio.

Saint Louis University

Saint Louis University

Saint Louis University (SLU) is a private Catholic university that was founded in 1911 by the Congregation of the Immaculate Heart of Mary (CICM), a missionary group from Belgium. It is the oldest and largest university in the Cordillera region and one of the top universities in the Philippines.

Sundot Kulangot

Sundot Kulangot

Sundot Kulangot or Baguio Kalamay - a type of Kalamay is made up of coconut milk, brown sugar and glutinous rice treat from Baguio City, Philippines. It is also known as Sundot Kulangot (literally 'Picked Snot') for its consistency. It is sweetened with molasses. It is uniquely packed into halved pitogo (Sago Palm) shells and sealed with red crepe paper. It is the smallest known traditional packaging of Kalamay. They are sold in bundles, several of these kalamay balls are nestled inside split bamboo and tied with a string.

Bomod-ok Falls

Bomod-ok Falls, the Sagada waterfalls in Cordillera Mountain Province.

Bomod-ok Falls is a waterfall located in Sagada, Mountain Province, Philippines. It is also known as the Big Falls because it is one of the tallest waterfalls in the area, with a height of about 200 feet.

Bomod-ok Falls is a popular destination for tourists who want to enjoy the natural beauty and tranquility of Sagada. It is accessible by a 4.2-kilometer trek through rice terraces, villages, and streams.

Kenon Road

Kenon Road

Kenon Road is a scenic highway that connects the mountain city of Baguio to the lowland town of Rosario in La Union province. It is the shortest route to Baguio from Manila and other provinces in central and southern Luzon.

The road is famous for its steep and winding climb, which offers a picturesque view of the mountains, lush vegetation, and pine trees. The road also follows the course of the Bued River, which flows along a rocky canyon.

Hanging Coffins in Sagada

Hanging Coffins in Sagada

Hanging coffins are one of the funerary practices among the Kankanaey people of Sagada, Mountain Province, in the island Luzon of the Philippines. They have not been studied by archaeologists, so the exact age of the coffins is unknown, though they are believed to be centuries old.

The reason for hanging the coffins is based on the belief that the higher the dead were placed, the greater chance of their spirits reaching a higher nature in the afterlife. This is also implied by Marco Polo's brief observation of the Bo rituals, saying that "when deceased [they] had their bodies put in a box and taken to the mountains to be put in caves, or hung out where others can not reach."