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Posted in Philippines General Information on 10/01/2010 09:28 am by admin
Local Philippines: Proudly Pampanga
Drive north from Manila for nearly two hours and will reach the "Culinary Capital of the Philippines." Delicious dishes such as sisig and kilawin (cebiche) Pampanga has placed on the map in tourism, not to mention his colorful cultural events and rich historical past. With a land area of 1,984.7 square kilometers, Pampanga is one of the most progressive provinces in the county's.
Pampanga never ceases to please tourists. In the past year, the province has been reinventing its craft to boost his travel industry. Project aimed at such sectors as building new roads and public transport system, launching hotels, resorts, and restaurants, and staging new festivals, be rolled out to attract more holidaymakers to spend time in the province.
Here's a travel guide that contains some of the must-see attractions and must-go destinations in Pampanga.
Meanwhile Marsh
Relax while watching various species of birds do their thing in Meanwhile Marsh in the municipality of Butuan. For just a shade over two hours drive from Manila, you can witness the beauty of the purple heron, great egret, little egret, the white-borrowed crake, the purple marsh hen, and the happy-tailed jacana.
Betis Church
Since Pampanga is one of the oldest state in the nation, the rich Spanish influence is can be traced to his church. One of the popular places of worship in the province is Betis Church. This landmark 18th century is known for its ceiling paintings and wall murals comparable to that of Vatican City's Sistine Chapel. Betis Church has been named a National Cultural Treasure.
Village Days
Of An interesting attraction in Pampanga is the Village Days. The theme park, which is managed by the Philippine Tourism Authority, highlights the Filipino tradition of holding the longest in World Christmas festivities. One major event that will host Days Village is the Giant Lantern Festival, which showcases the biggest and colorful Christmas-inspired crafts.
Hot Air Balloon Festival
Pampanga is also famous for its grand festivals celebrated in different parts of the province. Every February, the people inside and outside the country flock to Clark Field in Angeles City for the Philippine International Hot Air Balloon Festival. The three-day event, which began in 1994, was participated by dozens of multi-colored hot air balloons be steered by pilots from different parts of the world.
Maleldo
Pampanga is also a magnet for the Catholic faithful from the island of Luzon, Visayas, Mindanao and abroad during the Lenten Season. Hundreds of tourists flock to the village of San Pedro Cutud, Sta. Lucia, and San Juan on Friday to witness Maleldo, a re-enactment of the crucifixion of Christ. During the controversial event, Some die-hard Catholic believers are literally nailed to makeshift crosses.
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About the Author
Allan Leandro Merin has been writing for a living since 2008. After leaving a career at a daily electronic crew newspaper, he joined a web development outsourcing company and linked up with Local Philippines, the most comprehensive online directory of Philippine destinations, events, and attractions.
