Baguio is enriched with lively festivals and events.

 

BAGUIO ECUMENICAL GARDEN

   Focuses on Baguio as a spiritual center.  The first commemoration initiated by the religious sector of the Non-Government Organizations started last March 1991.  The theme was "Baguio, a journey to spiritual renewal."

BAGUIO FLORAL FESTIVALS (FEBRUARY)

Young Street Dancers Portraying the Sunflower.

Another Street Dancers Blending the Cordilleran Culture to Flowers.

   Focuses on Baguio as the "Flower Garden City of the North".  Highlights included, flower, flower exhibits, lectures, garden tours, floral contest and a parade of floats.  It is scheduled February 13, 19-27, 2000.

 

 

BAGUIO FOUNDATION DAY (SEPTEMBER 1ST)

Kids Showing the Cordilleran Culture

   Commemorates the anniversary of Baguio since it became a chartered city in 1999.  Art exhibits, parades, programs, cultural shows and sister-city programs are often scheduled.

 

        BAGUIO ARTS FESTIVAL (NOVEMBER TO DECEMBER)

      This is an annual event started in November 1989 sponsored by the Baguio Arts Guild, the Department of Tourism and the Cultural Center of the Philippines.  This envisioned Baguio to be the permanent venue for the festival.  The features of the event are visual arts which includes photography, film, video, sculpture and art installations and ethnic arts.

CHRISTMAS IN BAGUIO

Fireworks during New Year 2000

   An annual Christmas activity highlighting numerous activities like cantatas, children's mardigras, sports competitions, etc.   It is spearheaded by the City Government of Baguio, National Correspondents Club of the Philippines and RPN-DZBS Radio Station.

        a.  Silahis ng Pasko

        b.  Share-A-Toy

        c.  Lucky Foreign Balikbayan

        d.  Phil-am Golf Tournament

        e.  Himig ng Pasko

IMPAKABSAT (NOVEMBER)

   A trade and Tourism Fair show casing the products and services of the Cordillerans.

CHINESE NEW YEAR

  

 

Information taken from PTA's Cordillera 1999.