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Festivities in Bukidnon

A March 2007 trip to Bukidnon by manlalakbay

Kaamulan Banner Photo - Kaamulan Festival, Philippines, Asia More Photos
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Festivities in Bukidnon Best of IgoUgo

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Malaybalay City is the capital of Bukidnon. But Valencia City, located 30 minutes away from Malaybalay, is more progressive and more bustling with economic activity.The main dialect of the province is Cebuano, with certain portions speaking Ilongo and Ilocano. A heavy migration from Ilocos came to Bukidnon during the '60s, around the time of President Ramon Magsaysay. Thus many plazas are named Magsaysay, rather than the usual name of Rizal, after the national hero Jose Rizal.In the Cebuano dialect, Bukidnon means "mountainous." True enough, there are several mountain ranges in the area. Thus temperature is often cool in many places, especially at night.The more famous ...Read More

Kaamulan Festival Best of IgoUgo

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Kaamulan Banner Photo - Kaamulan Festival, Philippines, Asia
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Enjoy the colorful native costumes and the thrumming of the drums at the Kaamulan Festival in Bukidnon! Originally celebrated in September, it has been moved to March for a more favorable weather. The Kaamulan Festival seeks to celebrate the various indigenous peoples in the province of Bukidnon through street dancing and field demonstrations.The different municipalities of the province prepare choreographed dances which they perform on the street and in the plaza. While local and tourist spectators of the show, it is actually a contest who among all has the best performance. Whoever is adjudged winner shall receive a cash price. Winners can not perform the following year to give chance to oth...Read More

Member Rating 4 out of 5 on March 22, 2007

Kaamulan Festival
Malaybalay City
Bukidnon, Philippines

The Church of the Transfiguration Best of IgoUgo

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The Church of the Transfiguration Photo - Philippines, Asia
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I first heard of the Church of the Transfiguration from my co-teachers when I was teaching in one of the municipalities of Bukidnon. It was only after four years I was able to go. And it is a definite must-see!The Church is run by the Benedictine Monks. From afar it looks like a chocolate-brown pyramid. But when you arrive at the hill where the Church is located, the view is SPECTACULAR! An endless expanse of green greets you. On either side are the mountain ranges of Bukidnon. One of them the famous Mt. Kitanglad. There is a feeling of peace and serenity as you look around you.The inside and outside of the Church is separated by glass panels, thus your view of the Nature's beauty is u...Read More

Member Rating 4 out of 5 on March 22, 2007

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manlalakbay
davao, Philippines