When history, heritage collide
When history, heritage collide
Benguet, a beaut The view from the Northern Blossom Flower Park in Benguet, where you can see the other towns of the province.
As a first-time participant of the Department of Tourism’s (DoT) Philippine Experience Program (PEP), I expected nothing from it by packing light, but I returned to the metro with my bags and heart full.
Joining the Cordillera Administrative region (CAR) leg of the PEP, I must admit I was a little apprehensive at first, but once we landed in Baguio and felt its cold breeze, I felt like I could conquer my nerves and embrace a new adventure.
Queen of weaved mandalas Adelaida Guia is one of the featured artists in Mount Camisong. She is known for weaving giant mandals and she attempted to make the biggest weaved mandala called the Wishing Star.
Still graceful under the rain Bodong Festival is gracefully presented by the Kalinga-Apayao performers.
Through the sundown The scenic view in Mount Camisong.
The PEP is a Tourism initiative that aims to encourage everyone to explore more of the Philippine regions by letting Filipinos and other delegates experience what these places have to offer.
As they say, to love something long-term is to accept the responsibility of taking care of it. Heritage is not something we simply inherit — having it in our lives today means the legacy is nurtured.
We saw for ourselves how this has been treasured in places like Baguio Country Club and Camp John Hay where people of all ages continue to enjoy the amenities they offer.
In Mount Camisong and the Northern Blossom Flower Farm, we were glad to step into a natural beauty kept alive by loving hands.
The region bloomed in our eyes, and the caravan made us realize that our rich heritage is alive in places we have yet to discover.
