17th Hot Air Balloon Festival

Last Feb. 12 Me and my aunt went to Pampanga for the annual Hot Air Balloon Festival in Clark. It was a good time for me to enjoy my weekend after being stressed out in work for the pass couple of weeks. I had been hearing a lot of news about the festival so that made me more excited when we were going there.

One tip that I can share is that go to the venue as early as possible to secure the best spot for your photos. :-)
The airbase is already crowded even at 5am.Most of them brought their families and their pets to enjoy this event. You wont feel bored because of the activity wont end with the Balloons flying in the sky. There were aerial exhibition from the Philippine Air Force, paragliding and so much more. Since I enjoyed it so much I'm already planning for my trip for next year. :-)

A Birthday Cake? :-) 

Paragliders

3 Balloons

Travelife Japan Night

I was recently invited to be a photographer for Travelife Japan Night that was held in Dusit Thani Hotel last Feb. 16. It was attended by many VIP guest including Former President Fidel V. Ramos, Senators Franklin Drilon and Ed Angara and other diplomats. This event serves as a marriage of culture between Japan and the Philippines. The highlight of the event was the performance from two Maiko (Apprentice Geishas) from Japan. The event was hosted by the publisher of Travelife Magazine Christine Cunanan and the Ambassador of Japan. The guest were served with delicious meals that was delicately planned months ahead of time, to show the traditional and uniqueness of Japanese cuisines. They were entertained by the performance from the Maikos. The event also showed us how to wear the kimono and delicate way of tieing the robe. After the that the Maiko went back on stage to give another set of performance for the guest. Indeed it was both a magical night for both cultures.

The hotel was transformed into a Japanese Garden

A Japanese  Zen Garden inside the Hotel's Ballroom

Two Lovely Maiko from Japan

Senator Angara

Christine Cunanan, welcoming  the guest to the event

Senator Drilon with the Kimono Sensei

Finale Performance from the Maiko

Note:
All Photos were taken at Dusit Thani Hotel in Makati.
Special Thanks to Travelife Magazine for the opportunity to cover this event.

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