Friday, March 20, 2009

Panagbenga 2009 : Just Walk On By

With all its allusions to colors, costumes and flowers collectively congested in one beautiful presentation for everyone to see - participants of the Panagbenga Festival really deserve all the praises they can get for their well deserved performances.


I gather that as early as Summer of 2008, these groups are already planning their production numbers from the costumes that they will wear to every steps in the dance routine that they will perform. They prepare for almost ten months just for that single-day performance. So kudos to all participants from elementary, high-school and college/university schools in Baguio City as well as participants in the Open Category or those who came from places other than Baguio. We truly appreciate all the efforts you have made just to make everyone happy in this truly one-of-a-kind Flower Festival.

Igorot Groups Bold Red Front...


... and a Bright Sunny Back.


Charming Muse...


...and Hunky Escorts


Even Migraine Won't Stop The Show


Tatooed Warriors Join The Celebration


Heavy Loads Notwithstanding


To the organizers and participants of Panagbenga 2009. THANK YOU VERY MUCH and SEE YOU AGAIN in 2010!!!

25 took the journey:

the donG said...

yihaa! unang una! congratulations and it seems that it's getting better year after year.

ganda ng mga natural colors ng mga suot.

Ash said...

Very colourful and interesting!

Reena said...

good morning! :) i love the costumes. i'm convinced to experience this festival next year. thanks for this series. happy weekend!

Theonoski said...

ganda ng panagbenga post mo sir.so colorful photos and witty comments.galing!

kegler747 said...

So colorful! i love the colors :) I dont know yet a philippine festival na hindi colorful ;) hehehe

HalfCrazy said...

I love how everything is so damn colorful! It's great to know that this kind of Festival still exists in our country!

I especially love the tattooed warriors. I love their colors and their painted bodies!

Richard the Lionheart said...

Nice naman...

Matagal ko nang gustong makapanood ng Panagbenga Festival..

Sad to say laging may class... Hehe :)

kyels said...

The escorts are really hunky. I seriously love the colors of this festival.

:D

Haven't been able to visit lately. Work's been hectic.

Raft3r said...

natuloy si raft3r sa baguio
hehe
a week after the festival
surprisingly, i enjoyed baguio
and the long bus trip
hehe

happy weekend, lawstude

KRIS JASPER said...

nakakamiss talaga ang mga fests sa Pinas.

Thanks for sharing Attorney!

Photo Cache said...

with this colorful pageantry, no wonder people come back year after year to witness this. a successful ad for baguio.

luna miranda said...

love the hunky escorts.:D

yeah, it looks like Panagbenga is getting better each year. excellent shots!

bertN said...

Ang galing ng mga kuha mo!

buninay said...

colorful! the muse is indeed charming, you are right. harhar.

Uno said...

Lovely shots as always. Thanks for sharing the photos. It felt like I was in the Festival too.

Gata Verde said...

As cores são fantásticas!
Dá vontade de pular para lá e dançar!!

beijos

Sidney said...

Wow ! that looks great!
The Panagbenga is now one of the top festivals in the Philippines... by looking at your pictures I understand why.

Ai Shiang said...

Very colourful collection of photographs! Love the festival/parade.

Lawstude said...

HEY GUYS!!!

Thank You for all your comments in this Panagbenga Series. I truly appreciate them. :)

fishing guy said...

LS: Neat parade photos, it reminds me of the Rose Bowl Parade in CA, USA with the use of the flowers.

♥ K.i.i.k.a.Y ♥ said...

wow parang rainbow so colorful

Love it :D

kalyo galera said...

ang ganda nung MUSE!!

uncleawang said...

Go to my entry Feista Farming,,look at the costume some maybe similar of what the native Bidayuh wear in Sarawak.I love to see all this festival.

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