110 Years of Giant Lantern Making: 5 Activities to Watch Out For in this Year’s Festival
Kapampangans, are known for their ability to whip up gastronomic flavors that are extraordinary and definitive of their culture. They never settle for a bland dish and, instead, think of ways on how they can elevate it to the next level. This enthusiasm to bring more to the table is also reflected on how Kapampangans […]
5 Ways to Make Mother’s Day Celebration Extra Special
Mother’s Day is one of the special celebrations when we can express our great appreciation to our loving mother. Our mother is usually our source of strength and wisdom. She is always the first person whom we can count on. She serves as our guiding force when our path drifts away, a light that always […]
Summer is More Fun in Pampanga
Summer is finally here! For sure, where-to-go and what-to-do lists are being planned. Kapampangans are known for loving to live a good life. They enjoy going out and exploring new places. This can be gleaned from the considerable number of business establishments throughout the province. There are also numerous relaxing activities to experience that is […]
Simbang Gabi: The Christmas Tradition Goes on
Simbang Gabi is a series of nine dawn masses which begins on December 16th and ends on December 24th. It usually starts as early as 4:00 in the morning and culminates with the midnight mass on Christmas Eve. Churches all over the nation by now prepare to open the doors and welcome all the families […]
Tigtigan Terakan Keng Dalan 2017
Tigtigan Terakan Keng Dalan is one celebration being looked forward to every last Friday and Saturday of October in Angeles City. Dubbed as Pampanga’s version of Mardi Gras, visitors are kept in high energy all night long dancing and singing. The event becomes more enjoyable with local celebrity bands performing and food stalls serving a […]
Tara, Sake Naka!
“Pogi/Malago, trike? … Atche/Koy, mekeni wheeler!… Oh tara, metung namu mamako ne!” We often hear these words in the busy streets of San Fernando – whether we are on our way to school, heading to work, going to an appointment, or just walking around. The different modes of transportation – the ordinary tricycles, our very […]
The Magic of Ligligan Parul
As the Christmas spirit blankets the bustling province of Pampanga, out comes the bright, festive lights that adorn the skyline. This is how Pampanga usually welcomes the Christmas season; with gleeful hearts and a thousand twinkling lights that form a bright star lantern atop homesteads. Perhaps the most renowned appearance of these lanterns is their […]
Wedding Photography in Pampanga – Part 2
The industry of wedding photography has now bloomed here in Pampanga. Photographers have as well progressed in the field. Pampanga now have a bunch of great photographers – people who do not only have the expertise but the passion as well in doing their job. That is why many couples, debutants, parents and families are […]
List of Halls in Pampanga for your Events
One big decision to make when organizing an event is choosing a venue that fits your party theme. More than that, there are a lot of other factors to consider like the budget, the number of guests and the type of event that you are organizing. Before choosing where to book your event, you must […]
Giant Lanterns to Light Up Again in Pampanga
PAMPANGA—11 barangays will be joining this year’s Giant Lantern Festival; an annual Christmas competition in the City of San Fernando featuring 12-foot tall lanterns made by the locals. The organizers of the Giant Lantern Festival announced that there will be 11 participants in the 107thGiant Lantern Festival which will take place on December 19, 2015 […]
Pampanga Celebrates 444th Aldo Ning Kapampangan
PAMPANGA—All activities are set as Kapampangans celebrate the “444th Aldo Ning Kapampangan this December. Christmas day is not the only holiday that Kapampangans are excited about during December, because this month is also the time when they commemorate “Aldo Ning Kapampangan” or Pampanga Day. Although the province recognizes December 11 as its official foundation day, […]
Christmas Season Pampanga Style
Christmas is one of the most awaited and probably one of the longest celebrated holidays in the Philippines. In every province and town, homes are lit with Christmas lanterns, locally called as parols, Christmas trees are displayed even as early as September, and children roam the streets in the late afternoons to sing carols in […]
Tigtigan Terakan King Dalan: A Proof of the Kapampangan’s Resiliency
Tigtigan Terakan King Dalan (singing and dancing in the streets), or what is popularly called as TTKD by the locals, is one of the most awaited events during the month-long Fiestang Kuliat every October. The Angeleňos take pride in this festival as it is often tagged as the city’s version of the Mardi Gras and […]
Fiestang Kuliat: The Philippine’s Longest Fiesta
Nobody in the country celebrates fiestas like the Kapampangans in Angeles City. The Fisetang Kuliat is not only grand, but is the longest fiesta in the country. Celebrated during the whole month of October, the Fiestang Kuliat is jam-packed with events and activities, such as three feast day celebrations, an epic street party, pageants, and […]
5 Foods You Have to Try in Pampanga
If you’re in Luzon and you’re up for a food adventure, your first choice of destination should be nothing else but the Culinary Capital of the Philippines, Pampanga. This province has a lot to offer for those who are willing to be at risk of food coma. From delectable appetizers, mouthwatering dishes, to delightful desserts, […]
An Encounter with Pampanga
About Pampanga Known as the Culinary Capital of the Philippines, Pampanga is located at the central part of Region III. It is nestled in between five other provinces— Tarlac and Nueva Ecija to its north, Bulacan to it’s east, and Bataan and Zambales to its West. The province has a land area of about 850 […]
All Green Lights for Clark Green City
All Green Lights for Clark Green City CLARK, Pampanga—The Clark Green City is continuously materializing as firms start to bid for the engineering design of the road networks of the master planned urban development here in Pampanga, according to the Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA). The BCDA recently announced that 11 private companies have […]