Planning a trip? Those who love to travel know the essence of all travel is about you and your enjoyment. Travelers know that the destination is a major part in planning a trip, experiencing and delving deeper into unfamiliar places, people and culture is paramount.

Expand your horizons and set your sight to the Philippines, an off the beaten path travel site! An undiscovered paradise made of thousands of islands and white sand beaches all around! A tiny dot in the map of the world, and yet a haven for travelers, backpackers, retirees and even passersby.

It offers awesome tourist attractions, magnificent beaches, hot spring resorts, colorful festivals, hundreds of scenic spots and world-class hotels and facilities. Not to mention the tropical climate, the affordable prices as well as the friendly and hospitable, English-speaking people! You will be glad you came, and we’re sure, you WILL come back for more FUN in the Philippines!

FESTIVALS IN MANILA

Manila, Philippines offers visitors a rich array of events and festivals throughout the year that highlight its unique cultural identity and history. It is known for its jovial spirit and festive occasions. Festivals in Manila, like most Filipino culture, usually relate to Catholicism. But the secular credentials of the festivals are never missing.

Manila festivals and events represent social, religious and communal facets of people of the city. Some festivals are held to usher in the New Year or the new season marking the beginning or end of their harvesting time while, some are occasions to attract tourists from across the world to showcase the traditional and cultural richness of the land. You will be amazed by the galore of legends, customs and faith associated with Manila Festivals and Events.

Festivals and Events in Manila are full of fun, amusement and frolic. Manila Festivals and Events offer an opportunity to tourists to absorb themselves in various social activities and participate in amusement and entertainment.

With religion playing a major role in the lives of most of Manila’s residents, it’s hardly surprising that many of the events and biggest festivals within the city’s calendar are religiously themed or oriented. Traditional Catholic festivals, such as Christmas and Easter, are celebrated enthusiastically. These tend to be the most unique and exciting affairs to attend.

Metro Manila Film Festival

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The Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) is an annual film festival held in Metro Manila, the Philippines. The festival, which runs from December 25 (Christmas) through New Years Day and into first weekend of January in the following year, focuses on Filipino films. During the course of the festival, only films approved by the jurors of the MMFF are shown in movie theaters.

Senakulo

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The Senakulo is a traditional Filipino dramatization of the life and times of Jesus Christ. Done in song and recitation, it is presented in the public squares in many towns during Lent.

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