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BAGUIO CITY, Oct. 13 (PNA) — Baguio City on Monday launched preparations for the Baguio Flower Festival 2009 — the biggest tourism event in this mountain resort, 250 kilometers north of Manila, which has been drawing millions of visitors for the last 13 years.

City mayor Reinaldo Bautista Jr. led the ceremonies in conjunction with the observance of the scouting week pledge which says “in February next year, visitors of our city will once again notice great improvements of our yearly summer spectacle.”

Baguio congressman, Mauricio Domogan, on the other hand, said that the grand parade which will usher the month-long festivities will “reflect our unity in diversity even as we belong to different tribes and nationalities. We will once more manifest our cooperation and unified stand in assuring success of our festival.”

The 14th edition of the festival known as “Panagbenga” has for its theme: “Our festival…Yours, Too”.

The Baguio Flower Festival Foundation Inc., will lead in the festival launching with grand fireworks display at the Melvin Jones Grandstand at Burnham Park, followed by a free concert. (PNA)

Panagbenga Festival

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Check out the tentative schedule of the Panagbenga 2009 below:

PANAGBENGA 2009 SCHEDULE

February 1 – GRAND OPENING
February 1- March 8 Market Encounter
February 14 – Fluvial Parade
February 22- Street Dancing Parade
February 26 – 28 Abanao Nights Concert
March 2-8 Session Road in Bloom Bazaar
March 1 – Floral Float Parade
March 7 – Pony Boy’s Day
March 8 – Closing Ceremonies