LUBAO, Pampanga—Thirty-five balloonists, including 18 from Europe, United States, and countries across Asia Pacific, will join the four-day annual Lubao International Balloon and Music Festival at the Pradera Verde, Prado Siongco slated from April 6 to 9 here.
Noel Castro, chairman of the LIBMF, said this year’s festival includes international singers and performers to add more fun and excitement for both local and foreign tourists.
The international balloonists participating in the festival come from countries like United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Spain, Japan, Thailand, France, South Africa, Switzerland, Vietnam, The Netherlands, Australia, Malaysia, Taiwan, and the Philippines.
The most notable among the foreign balloonists is Sabu Ichiyoshi from Japan, the record holder for the most number of hours in a hot air balloon.
Castro said the balloons in different sizes, forms and colors will grace the town of former President Diosdado P. Macapagal, who was born on Sept. 28, 1910 at Calle Cucu, San Nicolas 1st, Lubao.
The balloon festival also includes an aerial show, land exhibitions, games, local food favorites, and other activities for the whole family to enjoy, Castro said.
The entertainers performing after the shows include Sponge Cola on April 6; Gloc 9 and Parokya Ni Edgar on April 7; Moonstar 88, Yeng Constantino and Bamboo on April 8; and international YouTube star Alex Aiono, Redfoo and Party Rock Crew on April 9.
According to Castro, to enjoy the festival, the public is advised to be at the site at 4 a.m. as the show will start at 5:30 a.m. and 6:30 a.m.
The festival is project of the LIBMF in cooperation with the regional office of Department of Tourism, local and provincial government of Lubao and Pampanga respectively.