Wow Paradise Philippines is the tourists and travellers guide to Philippine destinations written in blog by a group of Filipino blogger. Information on culture, history, travel, food, and a great wonders and richness of the Philippines archipelago’s 7,107 islands.
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During the month of May, the whole Philippines celebrate Flores de Mayo “Flowers of May”. It is a festival in honor of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
Santacruzan is a festivity to commemorate Queen Helena’s search of the Holy Cross. The legend tells us that Queen Helena at the old age of 75 and around 300 years after Christ had died on the cross had come in search of the Holy Cross at Calvary. She was able to discover three crosses and so she instructed one of her sick servants to lay on all three crosses and the one where the servant was miraculously healed was believed to be the Holy Cross. The anniversary of Queen Helena’s discovery of the cross is on May 3.
Laguna is a province in the Luzon region of Philippines. Like any other place in this country, Laguna has a lot to tell when it comes to the province’s history, culture and traditions. It is very obvious in its tourist attractions, monuments, and antique houses. There are also tons of important figures born in Laguna including the country’s national hero – Dr. Jose P. Rizal. These and more have helped the province of Laguna construct a very interesting and colorful history, culture, customs, and traditions.
13 Towns of Zambales
Zambales is found at the Western part of Luzon. Traveling from Manila to Zambales would take about 3 hours at a distance of 210 kilometers. You could also reach Zambales by air or by sea but because of Zambales’ scenic highways, most tourists prefer to go on a road trip.
Zambales’ coastline is well known for its white sand beaches and crystal clear water. Its deep blue sea and beautiful coral reefs make tourists want to come back after their visit. If you’re in Zambales, make sure you visit Potipot Island. It is about 1 kilometer away from the mainland of Uacon, Candelaria, Zambales. Also, Capones Island and the Camera islands are just a few kilometers away from the shores of Pundaquit, Zambales. In Capones, you would fine and old lighthouse from the Spanish era that tourists love as it takes them back to history. White Rock beach resort is also located in Zambales, Philippines. It’s a wow Philippines beach resort with the best scenery, facilities and accommodations that Filipinos are proud of.
Once upon a time, there was a town that never goes hungry because of a mysterious gong that provides them with the food they wish. Some bandits from a different town heard about this mysterious gong and plotted to steal it away from the townspeople and hide it in their own town because they themselves don’t want to go hungry again. The townspeople were informed about these bandits’ plot of stealing their most precious gong, so they hid it somewhere in the forest.
Once upon a time, there were a rich couple named Dondong and Iska. They had a 12 year old daughter named Maria whom they love deeply.
Maria was a responsible daughter, hard working and kindhearted. Because of her traits, everybody loved Maria.
Maria was also a shy young lady and because of her shyness, she was not fond of speaking with other people. She would blush every time somebody would greet her and she would just nod her head and wouldn’t utter a word. Because of this, she would often hide herself in her room so she wouldn’t have any chance of mingling with other people.
