Summer time in the Philippines
Summer time is fun and relaxing for many. There are lots of activities to do during this period. It is limited for three months (end of february - May). Many people go to provinces especially in Baguio City, the summer capital of the country. There are also few others similar high elevation destinations. Tagaytay City, and Antipolo City. Others would go to new places locally or abroad for those who can afford to travel. Students are officially on vacation. The right time for families to go on out of town trips. Malls experiences heavier flow of people to escape the heat. Swimming is always on top of the list of activities. Philippines is lucky for natural resources abundance of world class beaches and private resorts in affordable price. Famous destinations are the beach in Boracay, Palawan, Puerto Galera, Pagudpud beach Siargao, Misibis Bay newly developed beach in Bicol region.
May is the merriest and beautiful month of this season. For the month of May we celebrated flower festival. The roman catholic church traditionally celebrates, flores de mayo and santacruzan.(spanish term)
Flowers are offered to Virgin Mary. Young girls ages 6-12 years old dressed in white, cut flowers and basket of cut petals sprinkle while walking and singing to the altar. They leave the cut flower in the altar every afternoon for nine days consecutive. The procession of santacruzan is the final part of the festival of flores de mayo.This is in honour of Queen Helena.The one who searched for the holy cross in Jerusalem. In the year A.D. It is more parade than a religious procession. Beautiful young women with appropriate costumes portray biblical and historical characters.The person in the parade represent queens from the past. Philippines lots of festive celebration on summer time. Our culture is a buffet, fun and party where ever you go you'll be greet by people as warm as summer. Many of the families celebrate family reunion this is the perfect time that the family will see each other. Filipinos has a strong family ties. People are naturally warm, friendly and hospitable.
