Panagbenga 2018 Schedule of Activities
Panagbenga 2018 Schedule of Activities
It is that time of the year again as another culmination of the season of blossoming is just around the corner. Panagbenga 2018 will the 23rd staging of the festival with the theme “Celebration of Culture and Creativity.” As Baguio was currently named as one of UNESCO’s Creative City for Crafts and Folk Arts alongside 180 creative cities worldwide, this year’s Baguio Flower Festival will center on the creativity and culture of the Cordilleras – ready to be shown to the people and to the world.
See also: 5 things you should know about Baguio’s Panagbenga Festival
Panagbenga 2018: Celebration of Culture and Creativity
Known for its cool climate all year-round, Baguio City is also the home to one of the Philippines’ most celebrated festivals – the Baguio Flower Festival, more popularly known as Panagbenga.
Coming from the kankana-ey origin, Panagbenga literally means “season of blossoming” in the Highland dialect. This festival is the symbol of the rich culture of the Cordilleras that amidst diversity, the Cordillerans and locals alike are still in unity while celebrating the region’s bounty in every aspect.
Panagbenga is also one of the most awaited events in the City of Baguio after the Christmas Break and before the summer season begins. It is the perfect way to start spending the chilly climate in and around the bustling city.
During the month-long celebration of Panagbenga 2018, various activities are slated for the locals and tourists alike to enjoy. For the opening ceremonies, an opening (elimination) parade will start the festivities that will determine which elementary schools will showcase their talents on the Grand Street Parade on February 24. As a UNESCO Creative City, there will also be a kite-flying competition and Let a Thousand Flowers Bloom painting activity at the Melvin Jones Grandstand and Football grounds (which will later be shown during the main parades). Note, too, that the final exhibition area of the Grand Street Parade will be at the Baguio Athletic Bowl and the staging area of the Grand Float Parade will be at the Melvin Jones Grandstand.
Schedule of Activities:
If you are planning to go and witness this annual festivity, here are some of the Traditional Events that you can come and enjoy during the Panagbenga 2018 season:
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Date |
Activity | Venue |
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December 18, 2017 (Monday) |
Launching of the Baguio Flower Festival: Panagbenga at 23 |
Baguio City Hall Grounds |
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Press Conference |
Baguio City Multipurpose Hall |
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February 1, 2018 (Thursday) |
Panagbenga 2018 Opening Day Ceremonies and Parade | Drum and Lyre Competition Elimination Rounds (Elementary Division) |
Panagbenga Park – Session Road – Harrison Road – Baguio Athletic Bowl |
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February 1 – March 4, 2018 |
Baguio Blooms Exposition and Exhibition |
Juan Luna and Lake Drive |
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February 11, 2018 (Sunday) |
Handog ng Panagbenga sa Pamilya Baguio · Let a Thousand Flowers Bloom · Panagbenga Open Kite Flying Competition · Panagbenga Cultural Show |
Melvin Jones Grandstand and Football Grounds |
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February 14, 2018 (Wednesday) |
School-based Competitions: · Floral Arrangement (Elementary / High School Divisions) |
Department of Education – Baguio City |
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February 15-17, 2018 |
School-based Competitions: · Landscaping Competition (Judging) |
City-wide (Elementary and High Schools) |
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February 16-18, 2018 |
PMA Alumni Homecoming Weekend |
Philippine Military Academy, Loakan Road |
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February 16, 2018 (Friday) |
Flower Tee Open Golf Tournament |
Baguio Country Club and Camp John Hay |
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February 17, 2018 (Saturday) |
Spring Festival (Chinese New Year) |
City-wide |
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February 24, 2018 (Saturday) |
GRAND STREET DANCE PARADE |
Panagbenga Park – Session Road – Maharlika – Harrison Road – Baguio Athletic Bowl |
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February 25, 2018 (Sunday) |
GRAND FLOAT PARADE |
DILG – Session Road – Maharlika – Harrison Road – Melvin Jones Football Grounds |
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February 24-25, 2018 |
Exhibitors and Sponsors Day |
Ganza Parking Area |
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February 26 – March 4, 2018 |
SESSION ROAD IN BLOOM |
Session Road |
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March 3, 2018 (Saturday) |
Pony Boys Day |
Wright Park |
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March 4, 2018 (Sunday) |
Closing Ceremonies and Awarding |
Baguio Athletic Bowl |
| Grand Fireworks Display |
City-wide (5 stations) |
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