by Nimfa Estrellado September 16, 2022 Los Baños, Laguna Mayor Anthony "Ton" Genuino (Photo from Los Baños LGU) In Laguna Provinc...
September 16, 2022
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| Los Baños, Laguna Mayor Anthony "Ton" Genuino (Photo from Los Baños LGU) |
In Laguna Province.
For the first time since the pandemic, Los Baños is holding a festival to share their shower of natural bounty and scientific discoveries, Bañamos Hotspring Baths Festival, and the 407th Foundation Anniversary of their town.
The celebration will trace the history of Los Baños and explain its current status as the Philippines' Science and Nature City.
According to the Los Baños local government, they have been down for two years due to the pandemic. They are gradually rising and smiling again, and this, they believe, is the true spirit of the 21st Bañamos Festival.
Some towns no longer hold face-to-face events to commemorate their founding anniversary, and Los Baños was no exception.
This festival, listed on the Philippines' list of Intangible Cultural Heritage, is thought to be their way of expressing love and sorrow.
Los Baños Mayor Anthony "Ton" Genuino recognized citizens who have made significant contributions to their community on the first day of the Bañamos Festival.
The Most Iconic Businesses award, given at the festival's Grand Kick-off, recognizes long-standing food businesses in the Los Baños community, including Jericos Bakeshop, Twinkle Pop, Tita Dhel's LB Proven, Yigo's Dough Box, Parduch, Batcave, Micha's Kitchen, and Selina's.
Next came the awarding of the town's "Top 10 Taxpayers", including Grand Union Supermarket Inc., Euro Products Incorporation, Laguna Water District and Aquatech Resources Corporation, Puregold Price Club Inc. Junior, Mercury Drug Corporation, Mercury Drug Los Baños - Agapita, Mercury Drug - Olivarez and Waltermart Supermarket Inc., Euro Products Incorporation and Healthserv Los Baños Medical Center. This award to our top taxpayers also encourages citizens to pay the correct tax.
The town's "Top 10 Taxpayers," which included Grand Union Supermarket Inc., Euro Products Incorporation, Laguna Water District, Aquatech, Resources Corporation, and Puregold Price Club Inc., were honored. Junior, Mercury Drug Corporation, Mercury Drug Los Baos - Agapita, Mercury Drug - Olivarez, Waltermart Supermarket Inc., Euro Products Incorporation, and Healthserv Los Baños Medical Center are among the companies involved. This award is given to their top taxpayers to encourage all citizens to pay the correct tax.
Antonio "Tony" Mabesa, a native of Los Baños, received a special Posthumous Award for his dedication and contribution to the Philippine Theater. The Republic of the Philippines once gave him the highest state honor, the "Order of National Artists of the Philippines in Theater."
The second night of the festival was jam-packed with exciting performances.
On the second night, thousands gathered at the Evacuation Center to watch the Cultural and Birit Show.
Locals and visitors from neighboring cities alike welcomed the festival's return.
The Los Baños Municipal Government, led by Mayor Genuino, invites everyone to come together and enjoy the Bañamos Festival.
The planned events and activities are not only the start of strengthening the tourist industry but also the health, family, culture, and talent of the people of Los Baños.
Despite modern times and technological advances, Los Baños tourism urges Filipinos to keep their culture and art alive.
The festival continues till Sunday.
For the 21ST BAÑAMOS HOTSPRING BATHS FESTIVAL 2022, September 17-18, 2022, please see Calendar of Activities below.
September 17, 2022 Saturday
04:00 AM - 09:00 PM Padyak Los Baños Start Point: Lakewood Subdivision
01:00 PM - 04:00 PM Civic Parade @ Trace College to UPLB
04:00 PM - 06:00 PM Hot Air Balloon Fiesta Trade Fair @ UPLB Freedom Park
06:00 PM - 08:00 PM Bayle sa Kalye @ UPLB Freedom Park
07:00 PM - 09:00 PM Mister & Miss Bagong Los Baños @ Evacuation Center
September 18, 2022 Sunday
05:00 AM - 07:00 AM Color Run Gun Start: Trace College
07:00 PM - 09:00 PM Grand Revelry featuring AGSUNTA and many more! @ Gen. Paciano, Rizal Park
Day 1-5: 03:00 PM - 10:00 PM Carnival Fair @ Gen. Paciano, Rizal Park
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