Top Christmas Destinations in the Philippines outside Manila
1. Giant Lantern Festival, San Fernando City Pampanga
Giant Lantern Festival is an annual festival celebrated in December, on the Saturday that precedes Christmas Eve in San Fernando, Pampanga. The festival features a competition of gigantic lanterns whose grand structure is an attraction in itself. Today, the festival is home to innovative designs that display creativity and are infused with originality. Because of this annual event, the city of Pampanga has been christened the ‘Christmas Capital of the Philippines’.
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2. Maytinis Festival, Kawit Cavite
Maytinis Festival is an old Christmas tradition in the historic town of Kawit in the province of Cavite which is annually held every 24th of December, during Christmas Eve. The traditional event showcases a dramatic retelling of St. Joseph’s and Virgin Mary’s journey in search for a place to stay in Bethlehem. Kawitenos portrays ancient biblical scenes from the old to the new testaments depicted in grand floats culminating a lively parade down the streets of Kawit.
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3. Winter Capital of the Philippines, Baguio City, Benguet
Dubbed as the “Winter Capital of the Philippines”, Baguio City will be the best destination for those who wants to experience the chilly Christmas air in the Philippines. Here you can enjoy sidewalk bazaars, flea markets, sales, and the winter vibe in a tropical country without spending too much. It is also in Baguio where the famous Christmas Village is situated. With different themes every year, tourists and residence in the city of Baguio enjoys the most joyful white Christmas at the Baguio Country Club’s Christmas Village, where artificial snow rain down and cheerful Christmas songs fills in the atmosphere. Not to mention the sparkling colorful lights that make the experience more enjoyable.
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4. Davao
Due to the combined efforts of the government and its people, the province of Davao show up in its brightess during the Yuletide season. If you’re on a tight budget but wants to make the most of this year’s most wonderful season, Davao is a great place for you. Bring your family for an enjoyable picnic, outdoor activities and sightseeing at People’s Park, Eden Nature Park, Matina Town Square and many more amazing attractions that are totally budget-friendly. Davao is also one of the safest places to celebrate the holiday season as the whole city operates ban on firecrackers and pyrotechnics since the Christmas of 2001.
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Source: tripzilla.com,philippinestravelhub.com, pinoyadventurista.com
