It’s flower season at the City of Pines — another season where people are gathering in the streets of Baguio to celebrate the Panagbenga Festival. The Baguio folks take a break on these days to revel in the cool climate and the unique culture of their city.

Multi-hued costumes are worn, mimicking the various blooms of the highland region (or any of its 11 ethnic tribes). There’s also the half-dozen or so flower beds– disguised, of course, as the Panagbenga parade floats.

Baguio Panagbenga Flower Festival

The Baguio Flower Festival Foundation Inc., will lead in the festival launching with grand fireworks display at the Melvin Jones Grandstand at Burnham Park, followed by a free concert. Read the full story