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Welcome to the An Enchanting Baguio Christmas 2023, where a splendid calendar of activities awaits to immerse locals and visitors in the magic of the season.
As the calendar unfolds, each event promises to weave its own tale of magic, joy, and togetherness, creating cherished memories that will linger in the hearts of those who partake in this enchanting celebration.
Save the dates and be part of this momentous occasion in the City of Pines! See you!
The most wonderful time of the year is finally here!
We are more than excited to invite all of you to join us in the symbolic Lighting of our City Christmas Tree in Upper Session Road on December 1.
This yearโs celebration will be made more exciting and enchanting by
-the Christmas Songs and Carols of the Baguio Organization of Blind Carolers and the Saint Louis University (SLU) Marching Band
-the amazing Fireworks Display by SM City Baguio and
-the come back of the most awaited SLU Lantern Parade!
Letโs make it another December to remember.
See you all on December 1!
In a splendid fusion of cultural wonder, the eagerly awaited “The Baguio Christmas Market” returns this year, beckoning visitors to experience the charm of a European-themed Christmas Market right in the heart of the City of Pines.
Festive decorations inspired by the timeless charm of European Christmas markets adorn every corner. Culinary delights take center stage, offering a gastronomic expedition through the flavors of the holiday season. Wooden toys, intricately designed ornaments, and artisanal crafts add an authentic touch, providing a chance for visitors to acquire unique mementos of their enchanting experience. Live carolers and musicians create a melodic symphony, resonating with the festive spirit of the season.
As night descends, the market transforms into a captivating evening spectacle. The combination of traditional Christmas lighting and Baguio’s inherent charm creates a breathtaking display, turning the market into a mesmerizing realm that captivates the senses.
This year’s rendition of “The Baguio Christmas Market” promises to transport attendees into a European Christmas Market simulation, where the convergence of architectural details, decorations, culinary delights, artisanal craftsmanship, and festive cheer creates an immersive and unforgettable holiday experience in the heart of Baguio City.
Come and be part of this joyous celebration on November 29 at 6:00 pm. See you at the Rose Garden, Burnham Park!
It has been almost 3 years since the pandemic struck and the tourism and hospitality industry is doing exceptionally well in recovering from the negative impacts brought upon the pandemic. After years of being cooped up inside our homes due to the pandemic, the rise in traveling continues as the world slowly goes back to normal. The term โRevenge Travelโ is the act of traveling within or outside the country to seek for leisure, relaxation, and to experience different cultures and traditions of various places as a way to make up for the lost time that we should have been traveling. And now that traveling is back, Baguio City is still one of the most sought after destinations in the country.
From introducing new innovations with upcoming technologies, to coming up with new kinds of creative activities, establishments in the tourism and hospitality industry are indeed focused on further improving the overall tourist experience. With this, one of the emerging trends in the industry that plenty establishments are promoting is the love for local culture, arts, and traditions. The City of Baguio is currently in the process of continuously improving and developing infrastructures and tourist attractions in order to entice more tourists to visit. Examples of such improvements are the new installations such as the orchidarium, and picnic areas located both at the Centennial Park and in Camp John Hay, where they can also enjoy a short hike. However, apart from visiting popular tourist attractions, one can not say that they have truly experienced Baguio unless they immerse themselves with the cityโs local culture which involves its authentic practices, traditions, crafts, and cuisine.
The Cordilleran culture can be defined as unique and colorful through its arts and crafts. For instance, through weaving as it is an important part of the localsโ everyday life, its vibrant colors and unique patterns are one way to distinguish the different tribes in the Cordillera Region. Traditional weaving practice is passed on from generations to generations and to protect these, advocates started weaving schools, one of which is the Easter Weaving Room where people could get to see first-hand how these aesthetic woven products ranging from bags, rugs, ornaments, and many others are made traditionally using the loom. As far as jewelries are concerned, one could make their experience memorable by visiting PILAK Silver Craft and Gift Shoppe which houses various silver jewelries that are handmade and uniquely designed by local artisans.
To dive deeper into the authentic culture of the Cordillerans, one could experience visiting the Tam-Awan Village as tourists can see locals perform the traditional dance of the Cordillerans, and can even have the chance to join in the dance with the performers. Aside from this, tourists may purchase paintings and souvenirs made by local artists and souvenirs at their souvenir shop.
To indulge in an authentic Cordilleran cuisine, the Farmerโs Daughter restaurant is a perfect place to visit as they serve local dishes such as the Pinikpikan, Dinakdakan, Pinuneg (Blood Sausage), and many more. Another must-try activity when in Baguio is seizing the opportunity to unleash their creativity during Sundays as the Session Road is closed for vehicles and is open for everyone, such as buskers, cosplayers, and basically those who want to draw using chalk or shop in the different stalls that offer a variety of food and local products.
It is true that Baguio City has a lot to offer, from unique cuisines, intricate arts and crafts, fascinating culture, and memorable scenic views. This is proof as to why the city is also known as a โMelting Pot of Cultureโ, because this is where people with various cultures come together and with every visit comes a new experience which would surely be memorable for both the locals and tourists who are always welcome all the time.
Let us Enjoy, Immerse, Learn, and Experience Local, Experience Baguio City.
Contributors: Edith Jane Chloe T. Elegado, Jubal Kurt C. Salbino, and Lyra Megan C. Marrero
#๐๐ผ๐ผ๐น๐๐ฎ๐ด๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ฆ๐๐บ๐บ๐ฒ๐ฟ ๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ฎ๐ฏ ๐ฅ๐ฒ๐ฒ๐น ๐ ๐ฎ๐ธ๐ถ๐ป๐ด ๐๐ผ๐บ๐ฝ๐ฒ๐๐ถ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป
(A reel making competition organized by the City Tourism and Special Events Office of Baguio in line with Summer Vacation (SumVac) activities 2023)
๐ข๐ฏ๐ท๐ฒ๐ฐ๐๐ถ๐๐ฒ:
For the participants to showcase their creativity through a short video that will share their #CoolBaguioSummer 2023 experience highlighting the different horseback riding attractions and other Baguio summer sceneries
๐ง๐ต๐ฒ๐บ๐ฒ: #CoolBaguioSummer 2023
๐๐ฒ๐ป๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ฎ๐น ๐๐ผ๐ป๐๐ฒ๐๐ ๐ ๐ฒ๐ฐ๐ต๐ฎ๐ป๐ถ๐ฐ๐:
1. This contest is open to all interested bona fide residents and tourists of Baguio who have liked/followed the official Facebook Page, Instagram, and Tiktok account of Baguio City Tourism Office.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/baguiotourism
Instagram: instgram.com/baguiotourism
TikTok: vm.tiktok.com/ZMYahawb7
2. Participants must be at least 18 years old.
3. Employees and relatives up to second-degree consanguinity of the employees of the City Government of Baguio and City Officials are disqualified to participate.
4. Participants must come up with a short reel about their summer experience in Baguio City from April 6-May 31, 2023. The reel must also highlight AT LEAST ONE of the following horseback riding spots or attractions in the City:
a. Happy Hallow Horseback Riding Trail
b. Kabadjo Handlers Association Incorporated (Camp John Hay Trail)
c. Wright Park Pony Boys Horse Handlers Association, Inc., (Wright Park Trail)
*Please see separate poster for more details about these horseback riding spots.
5. Only ONE entry per contestant is allowed. The entry must be unique, creative, and original. Any issues that may arise with regards to the originality of the video shall be the accountability of the participants.
6. Deadline of submission of entries is on ๐๐๐ป๐ฒ ๐ฎ, ๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ฎ๐ฏ.
7. There shall be no registration fees to be collected from the contestants.
8. The entries will be judged based on the following criteria:
๐ฆ๐๐ผ๐ฟ๐๐น๐ถ๐ป๐ฒ/๐๐ผ๐ป๐๐ฒ๐ป๐/๐ ๐ฒ๐๐๐ฎ๐ด๐ฒ ๐ฎ๐ป๐ฑ ๐ฅ๐ฒ๐น๐ฒ๐๐ฎ๐ป๐ฐ๐ฒ ๐๐ผ ๐๐ต๐ฒ ๐ง๐ต๐ฒ๐บ๐ฒ
40 points
๐๐ฟ๐ฒ๐ฎ๐๐ถ๐๐ถ๐๐ ๐ฎ๐ป๐ฑ ๐ข๐ฟ๐ถ๐ด๐ถ๐ป๐ฎ๐น๐ถ๐๐
30 points
๐๐ถ๐ป๐ฒ๐บ๐ฎ๐๐ผ๐ด๐ฟ๐ฎ๐ฝ๐ต๐ ๐ฎ๐ป๐ฑ ๐๐ฑ๐ถ๐๐ถ๐ป๐ด
20 points
๐ง๐ฒ๐ฐ๐ต๐ป๐ถ๐ฐ๐ฎ๐น ๐ค๐๐ฎ๐น๐ถ๐๐
10 points
TOTAL POSSIBLE SCORE
100 points
9. The judgesโ decision is final and irrevocable.
10. Cash prizes for winning entries:
๐ญ๐๐ ๐ฝ๐น๐ฎ๐ฐ๐ฒ- ๐ฃ๐ต๐ฝ ๐ญ๐ฑ,๐ฌ๐ฌ๐ฌ.๐ฌ๐ฌ
๐ฎ๐ป๐ฑ ๐ฝ๐น๐ฎ๐ฐ๐ฒ- ๐ฃ๐ต๐ฝ ๐ญ๐ฌ,๐ฌ๐ฌ๐ฌ.๐ฌ๐ฌ
๐ฏ๐ฟ๐ฑ ๐ฝ๐น๐ฎ๐ฐ๐ฒ- ๐ฃ๐ต๐ฝ ๐ฑ,๐ฌ๐ฌ๐ฌ.๐ฌ๐ฌ
11. All cash prizes are subject to tax.
12. Winners will be announced through the official Facebook page of the City Tourism Office on June 12, 2023. The City Tourism Office will also be notifying the winners through a phone call and email.
13. For participants living outside Baguio, the winners should be willing to travel to Baguio (at their own expense) to claim their cash prize personally.
๐ฆ๐ฝ๐ฒ๐ฐ๐ถ๐ณ๐ถ๐ฐ ๐๐๐ถ๐ฑ๐ฒ๐น๐ถ๐ป๐ฒ๐ ๐ณ๐ผ๐ฟ ๐๐ต๐ฒ ๐ฅ๐ฒ๐ฒ๐น:
1. Entry must be a minimum of THIRTY (30) seconds and shall not exceed more than FORTY-FIVE (45) seconds.
2. The official #BreatheBaguio music track shall be used for the video. Editing or remixing the official track is strictly prohibited. The official track can be downloaded here: ( https://drive.google.com/…/1cWV… )
3. Entry must be in portrait orientation.
4. Interested participants must fill up the form provided (link: https://tinyurl.com/CoolBaguioSummer2023). Entries must be uploaded in Google Drive and files must be open for sharing. The participants must also share the link to baguiotourismtalents@gmail.com on or before 11:59 p.m. of June 2, 2023.
5. Each entry must have a detailed write-up included in the email and shall not exceed more than 150 words. The write-up must be in a pdf file with this specification: A4 size, Font style: Arial Narrow, Font size: 12. The write-up must also include the participantโs full name, contact number, complete address, Instagram and/or Tiktok username. Email subject must follow this format: ๐๐ผ๐ผ๐น๐๐ฎ๐ด๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ฆ๐๐บ๐บ๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ฎ๐ฏ-(๐๐๐น๐น ๐ก๐ฎ๐บ๐ฒ ๐ผ๐ณ ๐๐ต๐ฒ ๐ฃ๐ฎ๐ฟ๐๐ถ๐ฐ๐ถ๐ฝ๐ฎ๐ป๐).
Ex.: CoolBaguioSummer2023-DelaCruzJuana
6. The entry must not exceed 1GB.
7. Participants must post their reels on Tiktok and Instagram and must tag the official accounts of Baguio City Tourism Office. Entries uploaded on Tiktok must also use the Official Soundtrack of Breathe Baguio ( https://vt.tiktok.com/ZGJajaHfn/ ) Entries must have a short caption explaining the video. The caption must not exceed 150 words. The hashtags #๐๐ฟ๐ฒ๐ฎ๐๐ต๐ฒ๐๐ฎ๐ด๐๐ถ๐ผ & #๐๐ผ๐ผ๐น๐๐ฎ๐ด๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ฆ๐๐บ๐บ๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ฎ๐ฏ must also be included in the caption. Each participant is also required to upload a screenshot of them following/liking the official accounts of Baguio City Tourism Office (Registration Form).
Official Accounts of Baguio City Tourism Office:
Tiktok: @baguiotourism
Instagram: @baguiotourism
Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/baguiotourism?mibextid=ZbWKwL
Have fun under the sun and experience a memorable #CoolBaguioSummer in the City of Pines with these exciting activities this April & May! https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=217055930973864&set=pcb.217053750974082
Summer is here! Enjoy the heat here in the City of Pines and check out this Cinema Rehiyon & Montaรฑosa Film Festival 2023 Official Calendar of Events.๐ฌ
The Montaรฑosa Film Festival, now on its 3rd year, continues to foster Baguioโs stature as home to independent filmmakers, thus profiling the city as a center for film expressions, in vogue with global and national trends. This further strengthens Baguio Cityโs rebranding as a safe and Creative City while exploring film as a tool to revive the tourism industry in the wake of the pandemic.
#BreatheBaguio
Gong xi fa cai!
Let us welcome the Year of the Water Rabbit together with our very own Association of Baguio Chinese Filipino Youth Inc. and the Baguio Filipino Chinese Community Executive Committee on January 22 and 29!
Experience a fun way to welcome another lucky year through this year’s “Little Chinatown” where you can enjoy your favorite Chinese delicacies and products in celebration of the Spring Festival 2023.
See you in Session Road on the 22nd and 29th!
2022 has been a roller coaster ride!
We are all excited to welcome another year with you!
See you in Melvin Jones on December 31 and let us enjoy amazing performances from our local artists and bands starting 8:00 p.m.
Let’s make it a night to remember with:
-Rico & the Blankos
-Caesar Salcedo Band
-Blue Corn
-The Sugarpaps
Hosted by: @LA Serafin
#BreatheBaguio
We know you are also excited for this! 
Here’s the official calendar of activities for PANAGBENGA 2023!
For more information, you may contact Baguio Flower Festival Foundation Inc., through their e-mail at secretariat@panagbengaflowerfestival.com or call them at (074) 442-4315.
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