Baguio Foundation Day & More!

In touring the Philippines, Baguio City is always present on a traveler’s list. Aside from the many places it offers, events such as the Flower Festival or Panagbenga and the Baguio Foundation Day are only some of the reasons to visit the Flower Capital of the Philippines.

Let us identify the top reasons for visiting Baguio City:

Baguio offers FESTIVALS unique from other celebrated festivals all over the country. On top of the list is the Flower Festival held during February of each year. Since Baguio is known to be the nation’s capital of flora, it is not a wonder that this event is one of the two events people regularly see. The Flower Festival is characterized by colorful activities like flower parade, flower exhibits, programs such as concerts, and speeches.

The next biggest reason to be in Baguio is the Baguio Foundation Day. Baguio became a chartered city on September 1, 1909. Yearly, the Baguio Foundation Day is considered not only an activity for locals or government officials but a grand celebration for all. The City of Pines will celebrate its 100th Baguio Foundation Day next year so bigger and better celebrations are noted for year 2009. As early as this year, preparations for the Baguio Foundation Day have been hot and moving. They even set up a separate committee for the centennial celebrations next year called the Baguio Foundation Day Centennial Committee or CenteCom.

Aside from the fun events offered by Baguio City, the top attractions of the Summer Capital are the PLACES. This includes the Mines View Park, Grotto, Burnham Park, Camp John Hay, Wright Park, Teacher’s camp, Fort del Pilar, and Session Road. Each place has their own special attraction that pulls people from all over the country.

The CLIMATE is also counted as one of the top reasons to stay in Baguio. Whole year round, the city boasts of cool, even chilly, climate. Clean air and the surroundings full of plants, flowers and pine trees depict the common Baguio streets.

Baguio City is also synonymous to great SHOPPING. Souvenirs and products of all kinds are being sold at almost every corner. You can easily find these products: best quality silver, flowers, exotic plants, strawberries, designer items, locally woven cloth, native products, and the freshest vegetables in the whole country.

Lastly, another top reason for being in Baguio is the FOOD AND RESTAURANTS. The town proper down from Session road to the Market Road offers the best restaurants and bars. Also, exotic food like the pinikpikan can be found even in smaller Baguio streets and cafes.

All these reasons are rated the top by the frequent visitors and locals to Baguio City. Baguio City is indeed a haven for extravagant events such as the Baguio Foundation Day and the Flower Festival plus the great places, food and products.