Wazzup Pilipinas!
There are the places in the world, throbbing with life, where you can meet fascinating people from all over. The thrill we get from experiencing new things and learning about other cultures and traditions is what makes us hungry for knowledge and eager to broaden our horizons. A lot is happening in the Philippines in such capacity, and the best way to see for oneself is to attend some of the recognized festivals and events, which there is no shortage of throughout the year.
Eating and dancing in a good company
One of the most important concepts have to be music-related activities. After all, the universal language of having a good time is what brings people together. Besides the more or less regular concerts and shows featuring our favorite performers, there are plenty of local festivals any traveling music lover should explore. The variety of genres and sensations intersect in the captivating holidays of sound. Regardless of your preferences, some of those to consider are for example: the celebration of music and arts during the Malasimbo Festival, at the foot of Mount Malasimbo overlooking Puerto Galera Bay; the showcase of hip indie bands, both worldwide and homegrown artists, happening annually at Wanderland festival; a multi-sensory live experience at Paradise International Music Festival; or the ability to reminisce about the old days and 90s songs - courtesy of Playback Music Festival.
The similar uniting abilities can be associated with indigenous or global cuisine. It is a common trait among tourists to be wanting to try delicious food and drinks wherever they go. There are numerous approaches to the subject that have a strong representation in the local culture. For instance: Itik Festival in the province of Laguna oriented around local duck products, Kesong Puti (all about the famous white cheese), Longganisa Festival (featuring well-known Filipino-style sausages), or Lanzones Festival at Mambajao dedicated to langsat fruit.
Money and business bring people together
Exotic locations, such as Macau, Bahamas, Curacao, Aruba or St. Maarten, become attractive scenes for poker action. The Philippines isn’t falling behind. Especially the capital city, Manila, has been known as a place where talented players from around the world meet. The famous Asia Pacific Poker Tour or PokerStars Live events require the absolute top of strategic skills from the locals and tourists alike. That is if they want to earn big money prizes. The next opportunity for that has started on September 13th with the Filipino stop of Asian Poker Tour that will be held at Resorts World Manila in Pasay City. Apart from that, Philippines attract plenty of representatives from various backgrounds, especially at the international expo events (f.e. National Retail Conference & Stores Asia Expo, Feed Expo Philippines Pasay, Money Summit & Wealth Expo , World of Consumer Electronics Expo). Plentiful business meetings and conferences gather entrepreneurs from different fields such as building and construction, logistics, automotive industries, clothing, tourism, electronics and much more.
Be sure to explore more exciting events
Perhaps the best opportunity to mingle with the international crowd are the greatest and most recognizable festivals and local holidays. Ati-Atihan Festival is one of the oldest suchlike jubilees and it honors the traditional costumes and dancing. Some of the festivities in the Philippines could last few days or even up to a month. Possibly the biggest in the country, the Sinulog Festival in Cebu, attracts millions of participants every year. Some other significant mentions include the Panagbenga Festival, Pahiyas Festival, Masskara Festival, and Dinagyang Festival.
Ross is known as the Pambansang Blogger ng Pilipinas - An Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Professional by profession and a Social Media Evangelist by heart.
