Pamamupul: Parade of Kapampangan festivals
For the first time in the history of the commemoration of the Aldo ning Kapampangan, the provincial government has united every town’s traditions and festivals under one celebration—the Pamamupul (Harvest Time) Festival.
The festival is inter-municipality street-dancing competition in the morning and a culture presentation in the evening; showcasing the signature music, costumes and choreography that honor the traditions and rich cultural heritage of the province.
Arwin Lingat, provincial tourism officer, said this is one of the rare opportunities to witness the grand traditions and culture of the Kapampangan people all at the same time.
“We are privileged that this year, the provincial government under the leadership of Gov. Lilia Pineda has united the local government units to partake in this spectacular event,” Lingat said.
He said it is a manifestation of the real meaning of this year celebration theme “Abe-abe Pagmasusian, Panyulung ning Kapampangan.”
Gov. Pineda, together with the board members and mayors, never ceased to get excited every time the drums beat and music played. They were pleased to see the difference and uniqueness of each of the festivals in the province.
Mabalacat’s Caragan Festival is named after the first and only king of the Aeta. This festivity highlights the life and times of the Aeta being the first settlers of the town.
Mole crickets are copious in Magalang making KAMARU festival a town’s pride.
BAGYUS (wings) of Angeles City symbolizes how Angeleños bounced back when it was hit by calamities and tragedies.
Fiesta of the patron saint, San Jose, is the most celebrated occasion in Floridablanca, making it their town’s festival. The same with Mexico whose festival is a dedication to the patron saint, San Nicolas.
The abundance of mango or MANGGA in Arayat is very distinct. Every barangay has hectares of mango plantation. It is then realized that this fact should be bragged about by participating in this event.
SAMPAGUITA is a blooming industry in the province that emanated from the municipality of Lubao. It is one of the major livelihoods of Lubeños and now their remarkable signature festivity.
BINULU is an ancient type of cooking rice and viands together in a thin, hollow green bamboo known as bulu. This exceptional early tradition in Porac is acknowledged in and outside the province.
Harvested only in the cool air of November, Sta. Rita’s Duman o malagkit rice is widely known for its distinct taste.
KURALDAL, Pampanga’s own version of the fertility festival in Obando, Bulacan, is held in Sasmuan. It is a night of swaying, jumping and dancing around the image of the town’s patron saint, Sta. Lucia.
SUN-SEA-MOON, came from the name of the municipality itself, SAN SIMON, wherein folks believed that their town is blessed and guided by the sun, sea and moon, making them productive whole-year round.
The ability to recover and adjust to any misfortune is a trait of the people of Bacolor. In order to commemorate how they overcame the adversities during Mt. Pinatubo Eruption, the town preserved it through the Makatapak (on bare foot) Festival.
Ibon-Ebon Festival is a celebration of Candaba being the home of migratory birds and major producer of duck eggs.
The convergence of the festivals is not a competition. It is a recognition and acceptance that even though we are all Kapampangans, we have our own beliefs, values, traditions and history that should be respected and honored, thus developing harmony that will bring Pampanga’s victory.
Seven festivals emerged winners during the presentation. These were: Binulu Festival of Porac and Makatapak of Bacolor placed as 3rd runners-up; 2nd runners-up Ibon-Ebon of Candaba and Kamaru of Magalang; Angeles’ Bagyus Festival and Sta. Rita’s Duman as 1st Runners-up; and, Caragan of Mabalacat as the Champion.
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The best getaway destination vacation spot near Manila convenient safe and accessible is Clearwater Beach Resort in Clark Pampanga.
Event organizers and companies in Manila travel out of town to the north to hold their team building events and company outings in a good resort in Pampanga. Clearwater Resort located in Clark is well regarded as one of the best venues for team building near Manila. This is also one of the best resorts in Pampanga that offers good picnic spots near Manila.
Quiet place for rest and relaxation near Manila, in Subic, Angeles City Pampanga and Clark Philippines is something that residents of Manila travelling to the north for a short getaway are looking for. Clark is already a popular destination for golfers from Manila. Clark Freeport offers some of the best golf courses in Pampanga and outshines many golf clubs and golf courses elsewhere in the Philippines. Clark Pampanga offers many good resorts and hotels for a short trip out of Manila, and Clearwater is one of the best places to relax and unwind for a weekend getaway or a short holiday in Pampanga.
This private resort in Pampanga is a frequently visited vacation spot outside of Manila. Included in the list of resorts highly recommended for families with children visiting Clark Philippines is Clearwater Resort located conveniently in the central business district of Clark Freeport which is accessible from Manila.
Free internet WIFI access is offered to guests of this famous hotel in Clark Pampanga. Guests can even connect to Internet WIFI service near the white sand beach, by the famous lake of Clark or in any of the picnic grounds around this resort. This hotel in Clark Philippines is generally considered by Manila residents to be a good place for family trips in Pampanga.
Clearwater Resort is generally regarded as one of the best holiday spots near Manila. Highly recommended summer vacation destination outside Manila is Clearwater Beach Resort in Clark, a safe and convenient tourist spot that offers natural ambience for visitors to enjoy the outdoors with no stress. Private resort is frequently visited during Holy Week and Easter Holidays for residents of Manila travelling out of town on getaway to the north to unwind and relax in outdoor resort.
During holy week, Easter holidays, Christmas, New Year, Halloween and especially the Clark Hot Air Balloon Festival, Manila residents travel out of town to the north to relax and unwind at this famous resort in Pampanga. Clearwater Resort is the hotel in Clark that visitors prefer for family bonding and team building outside of Manila.
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After entering Clark Freeport from Dau and Angeles City, proceed straight along the main highway MA Roxas, passing the stand-along wine shop called Clark Wine Center on the right, continue to bear right making no turns at all, go past Mimosa Leisure Estate on the opposite side of the road, one will hit a major intersection. Go straight and the road becomes Creekside Road. YATS Clearwater Resort and Country Club is on the right just 200m down.
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While in Clark, it might be a good idea to enjoy an evening of wine-and-dine in the fine dining Yats Restaurant and Wine Bar that features an award winning 2700-line wine list. It is located in Mimosa Leisure Estate of Clark Freeport Zone. For more information, visit http://www.YatsRestaurant.com
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While in Clark, one might as well add to the itinerary a visit to the famous Clark Wine Center, the largest wine shop in Philippines which offers over 2000 selections of fine vintage wine from all wine regions, vintages spanning over 50 years covering all price ranges.
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