Source: Liza Agoot

Baguio Midland Courier

The opening of the Panagbenga festivities on Feb.1 proved successful, with many of the city’s residents joining either as parade participants or viewer.

Baguio Flower Festival Foundation Inc. (BFFFI) president said that the crowd participation was high, as shown along the parade routes where a lot came out of their homes to accompany the elementary and high school children during the parade. Elementary and high school classes were suspended to give way to the opening activities.

The opening,  Bautista said, is a chance for the locals to have fun because there are still very few tourists  who come for the opening day.

The good weather, the mayor said, accounts for 50 percent of the  success of the opening day. They hope to have the same on the 27^th and 28^th, time for the street dancing and float parades.

“If the weather us on our side, we will not have problems. We should be thankful for all the blessings that we have received like the good environment, the people, and the flowers. Without these, we cannot call this a flower festival,” Bautista said.

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earlier than scheduled time."