DirectRooms.com – Attend Baragatan Festival in Palawan, Begins in May 2011

Palawan, Philippines, May 13, 2011 --(PR.com)-- The festival will begin on the 22 May with a colourful float parade and a unique dance parade where various municipal officials depict their individual history, culture, and tradition through the medium of dance. 14 different unique cultures will be represented during this dance competition.

The festival, which will run until 2 June, will feature the rich tradition and beauty of these unique cultures as exhibited through artisans and craftspeople, trade fairs, garden shows, and various other competitions, including dance, singing, and battle of the bands competitions.

The message of this exciting festival is that of unity and convergence. Though the event celebrates the individuality of the people of Palawan, it also seeks to celebrate the importance of coming together.

Visitors from around the globe are able to attend these parades and competitions throughout the city during this 12-day long event that celebrates the 87 different races and cultural groups that are found in Palawan, making it one of the unique island locations in the world.

The pristine beaches and beautiful turquoise ocean surrounding Palawan make for the perfect destination for anyone looking to travel to a faraway locale. Many cheap Palawan hotels offer affordable accommodation throughout the year, and especially during this much-anticipated festival.

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