The Philippines Today, Yesterday, and Tomorrow
Aguman Sanduk (Minalin, Pampanga) For 90 years now, the town of Minalin, Pampanga has held a festive cross-dressing parade to welcome the New Year: the Aguman Sanduk (Fellowship of the Ladle). On the afternoon of January 1, men in Minalin cross-dress and parade to the town poblacion (center) for the crowning of the Aguman Sanduk … Read more
Do you know that Pampanga is home to the Pampanga Eye, the tallest Ferris wheel in the Philippines? This Ferris wheel lights up to become the Biggest Lantern of Hope with its fireworks display during the holiday season as Pampanga is known as the Christmas Capital of the Philippines and the Home of the Giant … Read more
The Nuestra Señora de Gracia Parish Church also referred to as the Guadalupe Church, is one of three Spanish colonial churches in the City of Makati. Built on the hilly terrain of Guadalupe Viejo, the church is a silent witness to the evolution and development of Makati. Along with the Church of San Pedro Macati, … Read more
Serenata of Betis, Guagua Kapampángan holidays are made more lively by different brass bands that compete every year during the Christmas season! SERENÁTA • (seh-reh-NAH-tuh)open-air concert, esp. by a brass band playing overtures during town fiestas Serenata of BetisBetis, Guagua, Pampanga Three of the best brass bands in Pampanga, including Sasmuan’s Banda 31 and Betis’ … Read more
What makes Pampanga the Christmas Capital of the Philippines? Let’s take a look back at some Kapampángan Christmas symbols and traditions that have earned Pampanga its title as the Christmas Capital of the Philippines! Filipinos are known for celebrating the most extended Christmas in the world (September to early January) and a bright and flashy … Read more