Before the festivities of the Panagbenga Flower Festival starts, head north to Baguio during Valentine’s Day week and weekend. Here is a round up of events and activities you and your loved ones can enjoy.
Art Fix: 2nd Artists In Bloom Exhibit By Baguio Artists
Grand Sierra Pines Hotel near Mines View Park collaborates with Baguio artists for the second Artists In Bloom exhibit at the hotel’s gallery. The exhibit runs from Feb. 4 to March 4 and coincides with the month-long Panagbenga Festival.
More than 26 artists participated in the exhibit, mostly coming from the Pasa-Kalye Artists group and several from the Tam-Awan Artists group and other independent artists. The collection features oil and acrylic paintings, as well as mixed media works. One notable mixed media piece was made out of old newspapers and paint.
You can visit the exhibit on the 2nd floor of Grand Sierra Pines Hotel. While you are there, check out the hotel’s Adkos Gallery which houses paintings by national artists Botong Francisco, Arturo Luz and Vicente Manansala. Entrance to the exhibit is free.
Welcome The Year Of The Dog In Baguio City
The Filipino-Chinese community in Baguio City celebrates the Chinese New Year with events such as a Grand Colorful Parade and gift-giving to the community every year. This year is no different – on Feb. 13, a Barangay gift-giving program will be held. The Grand Parade along Session Road happens on Feb. 17, Saturday, at 2:30 p.m.
The celebration is a partnership between the City Government of Baguio and the Baguio Filipino-Chinese Community.
Valentine’s Events And Offers
Hill Station at Casa Vallejo brings a one-of-a-kind musical performance of Fernando Leano’s “Coward” on Feb. 10. “Coward” is a short story about young love that bloomed in Baguio in the 1930’s. Tickets are available at Hill Station which covers a special dinner and the show.
Baguio Country Club takes camping to a whole new level with its BCC Food Camp at the Skating Rink. The Food Camp opens on Feb. 9 and features international cuisines that you can enjoy in a “camping ambiance.” It will be open on weekdays from 5 to 10 p.m. and 5 to 11 p.m. on weekends. For more information, check out the Baguio Country Club Facebook page.
If romance is on your mind, Le Monet Hotel has the perfect Valentine’s Day specials for you. You can choose where you would like to treat your sweet to dinner – at The Lobby, or with Sunset Views or in your own private gazebo under the stars. Le Monet Hotel now accepts reservations.
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