New Orleans is not the only home of Mardi Gras, there are four of them right here in the Philippines, with our own unique styles and ethnic origins. You can have your fill of Mardi Gras sights and sounds in four festivals held in the Southern part of the country ---the Ati-Atihan in Kalibo, Aklan celebrated every January 14 to 16; Iloilo’s Dinagyang from January 17 to 23; the Sinulog of Cebu City every January 23; and the Masskara Festival of Bacolod City every October 19. An hour or less journey by plane will get you to any of these destinations safe and sound. A place to stay would never be a problem if you are a "cowboy" type willing to stay in cheap hotels or hostels. During the festival week clever tourists who take reservations early already fill in first-rate hotels. So if you are not too daring to take chances the best thing to do is to contact the local tourism office and ask help in choosing your accommodations.
Sunday, October 05, 2008
MassKara . . .
New Orleans is not the only home of Mardi Gras, there are four of them right here in the Philippines, with our own unique styles and ethnic origins. You can have your fill of Mardi Gras sights and sounds in four festivals held in the Southern part of the country ---the Ati-Atihan in Kalibo, Aklan celebrated every January 14 to 16; Iloilo’s Dinagyang from January 17 to 23; the Sinulog of Cebu City every January 23; and the Masskara Festival of Bacolod City every October 19. An hour or less journey by plane will get you to any of these destinations safe and sound. A place to stay would never be a problem if you are a "cowboy" type willing to stay in cheap hotels or hostels. During the festival week clever tourists who take reservations early already fill in first-rate hotels. So if you are not too daring to take chances the best thing to do is to contact the local tourism office and ask help in choosing your accommodations.
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