Aliwan Fiesta 2013 Photos in Star City Complex, Pasay City

April 13, 2013. Aliwan Fiesta 2013 na! Fiesta All over the Philippines.More fun in the Philippines! There are a lot of people and foreign tourist during the event which is the most grandest and biggest gatherings of festivals champion in the Philippines. This event is brought to you by Manila Broadcasting Company & tie-up with Department of Tourism, dubbed as the Philippines " festival of champion". The whole area is full of banners, tents, shops, food stalls and some roads of Pasay CIty & Manila were closed to traffic during the event. Aliwan means amusement/entertainment or in Ilonggo term " Kailingawan". As we headed to the event area, all seats are occupied by guest and tourist that time, so we didn't able to have a best spot for the event show. For that case, we roam around the event area, to check some souvenir items and filipino delicacy all over the place. I also brought keychain and one of my friend brought abacca slipper. This is a yearly competition in Metro Manila and the Dinagyang Festival of Iloilo City is the best contingent for all the participants.  

Igorot Tribe in Banaue Rice Terraces, Ifugao Province

Wacky Wacky! Igorot Tribe of Ifugao Province. Did you know that, in Cordillera Region you'll find this indigenous tribes and known as the " Igorot" which is one of the most symbolic icon of the province. When visiting Igugao Province, you could see this peaceful native with their costumes. As we entered the viewing deck of rice terraces, I saw this five Igorot women in the side of the old house. Take your photo with them and greeted you with a big smile. They have a unique traditional clothing. The Ibalois are collectively known as " Igorot". Also I saw a lot of men and women or even kids uses a "moma" as a chewers. Moma is known as beetelnut. I enjoyed and fulfilled my stay here at Ifugao Province. This is the beautiful place to see and explore with their traditions and cultures. 

How to Get to Aguain View Point Rice Terraces in Ifugao Province

How to Get to Aguain View Point Rice Terraces in Ifugao Province.

This site is managed by the National Food Authority of Ifugao Provincial Office in Lagawe, Ifugao Province. This place is a peaceful province of Ifugao, you feel the simplicity of life there and experience the friendly environment. From Banaue Rice Terraces Main View Point, about 10-15 minutes travel from the highway. You can hire a tricycle or habal-habal from the town proper of Banaue, cost you about Php 100-200 pesos vice-versa.  It is a wonderful breath-taking rice terraces in Aguain View Point are worth visiting than Banaue Rice Terraces Main View Point. I can advice to anyone that first thing of all, visit this rice terraces of Ifugao before visiting other nearby places. How to Get to Ifugao Province from Manila? We take the aircon bus at Ohayami Bus Terminal in España, Manila beside University of Sto Tomas. Fare going to Banaue to Ifugao is Php 450 pesos per passanger. From the town proper of Banaue, get a van or jeepney once you arrive in the town proper.  Happy Trip Everyone- Bisayang Manlalakbay

Walking Around the Rice Terraces of Ifugao

My first impression was so amazing and I'am glad to witness and saw this renowned world heritage site in the Philippines.Towering thousands of feet above the sea level, you can enjoy walking around the small path of the terraces and it was a foggy afternoon. The rain poured down immediate I stepped from the platform and it's became slippery down to the rice terraces. I got my friend's umbrella and continue taking photos all over the place. Hey, it's cool right here! Ifugao as a province is relatively young but I believed to have been constructed 2, 000 years ago. More blog update soon, I am still trying to finish up posting about my travel this month. After viewing the rice terraces, we headed to Bontoc and Sagada in Mountain Province. Explore Banaue Now! I will definitely back to Ifugao soon. Happy Travels Everyone. 

Rice Terraces at Aguain View Deck of Ifugao Province

Another great views of the rice terraces in Banaue is located at Aguain View Deck, where the rice terraces view printed at Php 1,000 bill and viewing the deck that take you around for views from a lots of different angles.  We proceed to the viewing deck where we met an Igorot Tribe and took some photos. I was so amazed with the beauty of the rice terraces. We got a chance to have a group picture together with other backpacker going to Sagada in Mountain Province, our last destination for this trip. Among this world heritage site of the Philippines, Aguain Rice Terraces is the most visited site in Cordilleras Region. Amazing World Heritage Site! Right? This is one of the adjectives often used of other foreigner, backpacker, trekker and locals in describing this ancient Philippines wonder. Did you know that, fewer people are left in the province to take care and continue the ancient tradition of sustainable farming. Very sad and some portions of this rice terraces are now suffering from cracks and damage due to weather disaster. 

How to Get to Banaue Rice Terraces Main View Point

Going to Banaue Rice Terraces by commuting. How to get to Banaue Rice Terraces Main View Point in Ifugao Province

A stairway to heaven. Our first stop to our itinerary is the Banaue Main View Point and last stop to Aguian View Point where the rice terraces  view printed in the Php 1,000 bill. From the town proper ask the jeepney or van going to Bontoc or Sagada in Mountain Province, to drop you off at the main view point of Banaue Rice Terraces. Travel time is 15-20 minutes and cost about Php 50-60 pesos person. There is also tricycle available in the town proper or public market, to take you there. Special trip is about Php 150-200 pesos depending on price negotiation. This tricycle is the most popular means of transportation within the town proper. We can't able to trek around the rice terraces because of the tourist limitation and rain condition.  Options for a budget traveler, you can also take a walk from the town proper to main view point will take 1 to 2 hours. Yes, I want to go back again as soon as we have enough time and budget.