Such A Wonderful Day at La Laguna Festival!

in #travel7 years ago

Hello! Steemit! just want to share our happy moments in Laguna's very own La Laguna Festival.

First a brief explanation of what La Laguna Festival is.
This festival usually starts in month of April and its a whole week celebration of the province's bountiful harvest and it showcases the rich natural environment and resources of the province. The festival is composed of different activities such trade fair, street dance battle of different municipalities and the finale, the fireworks display.

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In the early development of this event it is called Anilag, my father told me that it is the short term for " Ani ng Laguna" which means Laguna's Harvest in english. That is why this festival is a unique one.

We'll start with one of the display booth of a municipality, the municipality of Paete.

PAETE

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They are known for their woodcarving techniques and paper mache products. The usual product is horse paper mache which is good as kids toy to play and ride.
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And also woodcraft products such as religious wood sculptures of saints, you can visit the link below for a featured wood carver and some of his products.
https://www.ironwulf.net/2016/05/24/laguna-paete-woodcarving-capital-masters/
Below is a sample image of woodcraft product from Paete.
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Another municipality display is from Los Baños Laguna which is known for their delicious and mouthwatering "buko pie" and specialty cakes of MERNEL Cake-house. I hope that they'll give me one if a relative of them be able to read my introduction of their product.(lol)
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This pie is very delicious because of the real coconut milk and meat mixed inside and it is also nutritious.
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This cake is also very delicious because of its soft moist cake inside and the sweetness of the icing and chocolate is just right. I preferred eating this cake cold because the chocolate flavor is more emphasized if it is cold.

Los Baños


Los Baños is also known for the forest reserve of Mt. Makiling which great for adventure seekers is nature lovers. You can visit the link below for some info regarding this place.
http://www.lagunatravelguide.com/index.php?page=mount-makiling

Next is..

Calauan

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This municipality is known for production of sweetest pineapples. So if your craving for pineapple just visit this town either you want just a slice or a naturally squeeze juice of pineapple this is the place to be.
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Also in Calauan you can find the tourist spot "Isdaan" a floating restaurant which is known for their huge Thailand-themed displays and different attraction. The resto also offers different delicious dishes.
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Visit this site for some reviews of their mouthwatering dishes.
http://www.lagunatravelguide.com/index.php?page=isdaan-floating-restaurant-and-fun-park

And also we visit the..

MABITAC

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This town is known for their durable but affordable rattan products like chairs, tables and more.
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You can visit one of the article discussing his experience visiting Mabitac in the link below.

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Thanks for sharing coz im planning laguna next month

really? enjoy sir

Kapitbahay! I'm from Cavite...

san sa cavite sir?

Cavite City Bro! Nice post ngapala!

What a place! I like the buko pie!

punta kayo maam sa march yan

Cool story and pictures. Sounds like you guys had the time of your life. We're into travelling as well so please check out our blog!

sure. will stop by :)

Sexy naman!sarap ng mga foods haha

opo punta din kayo minsan ng laguna hehe

Awww, how colorful. I bet you had a lot of fun, sissy :)

yes we had and i hope you will experience it too.

woah. bukopie and lots of pineapples!! ❤ gusto ko dn makapunta dun sa floating restaurant ☺️

at msarap din po ang mga foods na ini ooffer nila some are fresh catch tapos diretso luto na.

Not aware of that festival in Laguna. Unang basa ko pa Anilao haha, Batangas nga pala yun =))

(Iba pa ba yang Isdaan dun sa Kamayan sa Palaisdaan? Hehe)

opo magkaiba pa po sila mas marami po attraction sa Isdaan visit niyo po yung website for more info.thanks for dropping by.

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