It's More Fun in the Philippines, No.1 for Fun!

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 an 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 MASBATE

There are a lot of fun times to see in Masbate, and if you are trying to find the best time to travel, you may want to travel during one of the Masbate festivals. The festivals offer a great way to learn more about the area and provide ways to join in on the fun celebrations held in the city. Read More: http://www.world66.com/asia/south/philippines/masbate/festivals

Rodeo Masbateno

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Rodeo Festival is an annual event which takes place in Masbate City which showcases skills in livestock handling, such as lassoing, wrestling, and riding cattle. Also included in the event are a fair and exhibitions and trade of cattle and horses. The event has taken place every summer since 1993 in the province of Masbate, held every 12th to 17th of April,which is traditionally considered the “Cattle Country of the Philippines.” Read More: http://greedypeg.org/masbate/Rodeo-Festival.html

Corn Festival

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There is no specific date for this celebration held in| San Ramon, Uson, Masbate, Philippines.
It is a harvest festival among Moncadistas in San Ramon, Uson. Famous for the people dancing on glowing embers. The celebration is a ritual for thanksgiving after the plentiful corn harvest. Read More: http://www.localphilippines.com/events/corn-festival

Lapay Bantigue Dance Festival

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Lapay Bantigue Dance Festival is celebrated annually during the City Anniversary on the 30th day of September. This event highlights the traditional folk dance created by “Lola Felisa” many years ago, when she imitated the graceful movement of the seagull (locally known as Lapay). The dance has evolved and is now recognized by the Cultural Center of the Philippines as one of the official folk dances of the country. This dance was also recognized during the Spanish Colonization. Read More: https://lapaybantiguefestival.weebly.com/history.html