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Philippine International
Hot-Air Balloon Fiesta, (Feb. 5-8, Clark Field); Hot-Air balloons from
various countries disembark "en masse" from Clark Field then
make a round of Angeles City. The huge colorful dirigibles promote one of
the most popular diversionary activities in the world, attracting visitors
to Pampanga and nearby towns.
Cutud Lenten Rites,
(Cutud, San Pedro, San Fernando); A re-enactment of Christ's passion and
death is done every Good Friday. The re-enactment is complete with a
passion play and culminates with the actual nailing of at least three
flagellants on wooden crosses atop a makeshift Calvary.
Apung Iru Fluvial
Festival, (June 28-30, Apalit); A colorful fluvial procession of the
venerated image of St. Peter, fondly called "Apung Iru" by the
locals. From its sanctuary at Capalangan, the image is borne by a pagoda
before it is brought to the parish church in Apalit where it will stay
until June 30. The image of Apung Iru is brought back to its permanent
shrine at Capalangan in another colorful fluvial procession via the same
river routes.
Tigtigan At Terakan
Keng Dalan, (Angeles City); A mini mardigras celebration capping the
Fiestang Kuliat celebration. Held annually on the last Friday and Saturday
of October, it features street dancing and live performances by popular
rock and roll bands. Along the sidewalks are stalls selling beverage and sumptuous
meals and souvenir items.
Giant Lantern Festival,
(December 19 - Philippine Christmas Village); Giant lanterns made of
colored crepe paper and Japanese paper with frames of intricate tin wire
skeleton containing a thousand bulbs light-up the whole town of San
Fernando to celebrate the most joyous month of the year.
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