"Panagbenga" is a Malayo-Polynesian term for "season of bloooming". Every year, thousands of people coming from different corners of the world gather a small wintry town north and the summer capital of our dear land – Baguio. Floats covered with blooms and other festive activities take place in this once a year occasion.

A weekend in February, I was able to witness the flower festival together with my EON friends. Even though it drizzled the whole morning during the parade and overwhelming people bunch up in the undersized streets of Baguio, the experience was a blast!
Thanks to the contacts of Aaron & Randy, we were able to secure Official Panagbenga Photographers pass. We were able to roam around the parade grounds with ease. Without it, I doubt if we can get good images due to the raucous crowd.

Here is my fair share of this colorful and blooming flower festival. Enjoy!