Flowers are widely known all over the world.
Imagine to be in a place without any flowers? It seems that there is no life existence! Flowers are really symbolic.
From the expression of feelings as well as visioning the culture and tradition of one's nation.
It captures the heart of an every individual.
In the Philippines we are bless for having a tropical weather.
Tropical fruits, plants and especially flowers are just spouting anywhere.
We have rare flowers which can only be found in our country.
It is just anywhere waiting to be discovered.
Philippines has a natural attraction with its exceptional beauty.
Foreigners were enticed to visit the country, with white sand beaches, an immense variety of marine life, rare and exotic sea flora and fauna, even the tropical party lifestyle are all in abundance more than a rarity in this country.
A celebration is being organized in different parts of the country as tribute to the blooming season of flowers.
Bountiful flowers were arranged in floats for parade and street dancing.
As a lifetime tradition of Filipinos a "Flores de Mayo" or may refer to the whole flower festival celebrated in the month of May in honor of the Virgin Mary.
Children of different ages pick flowers for offering.
Many places in the country are still preserving this tradition.
You will definitely enjoy the significance of their festivities.
In fact Baguio City has this "Penagbenga Festival" which derives from the Igorot word meaning "season of blossoming" or blooming, a very apt title considering Baguio's reputation as a city known not only for summer capital of the Philippines but also for its flowers.
Take a chance to experience the uniqueness celebration in the Philippines.
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