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Planning a trip? Those who love to travel know the essence of all travel is about you and your enjoyment. Travelers know that the destination is a major part in planning a trip, experiencing and delving deeper into an unfamiliar places, people and culture is paramount.
Expand your horizons and set your sight to the Philippines, an off the beaten path travel site! An undiscovered paradise made of thousands of islands and white sand beaches all around! A tiny dot in the map of the world, and yet a haven for travelers, backpackers, retirees and even passersby.
It offers awesome tourist attractions, magnificent beaches, hot spring resorts, colorful festivals, hundreds of scenic spots and world-class hotels and facilities. Not to mention the tropical climate, the affordable prices as well as the friendly and hospitable, English-speaking people! You will be glad you came, and we’re sure, you WILL come back for more FUN in the Philippines!
PANDAN FESTIVAL
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Mapandan was formerly a barrio of Mangaldan. It was before located in the hilly regions of the south where there used to be plenty of “pandan” a native palm whose leaves will add aroma to cooked rice. The leaves also are stripped and woven into mats. That’s why they call it Mapandan.
The Pandan Festival showcased the town’s agricultural wealth, a celebration of its people’s industry and diligence as well as a commemoration of the town history. Read More: asensopangasinan.com
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The municipality was formerly a barrio of Mangaldan. It was conceived into a municipality in 1909.
Mapandan (meaning plenty of pandan) got its name from “pandan”, a native palm which grew in abundance in the place at that time. The leaves of the pandan add aroma to the cooked rice if cooked with it. The leaves are also stripped and woven into mats.
Mapandan is also a Hall of Famer having been Pangasinan’s cleanest, safest and greenest municipality. It is also the healthiest municipality for having the least number of malnourished children. Read More: http://pangasinan.gov.ph/the-province/cities-and-municipalities/mapandan/
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Colorful Festivals in Pangasinan
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