Holiday at Manila and enjoy week long celebrations with the Manila Day

This time when the mood for an island vacation hits you, book cheap flight tickets to this nation of islands that is renowned for its striking setting amidst the cerulean waters of the South China Sea and Sulu Sea. Take a trip to this land and enjoy the hospitality and culture of the Philippines that can be best experienced and admired at the country’s capital city- Manila.

The capital city of Philippines, Manila, is situated on the eastern coastline of the country, adjacent to the Manila Bay and has the Pasig River meandering through its center. Surrounded by the cities on all side but one, Manila is one of the most densely populated cities in the world and has an interesting history that can be seen written on the city’s architecture. Rebuilt after the horrors of the Second World War the capital city is a composite picture of both the worlds. Book flight tickets for cheap if you desire to see the city and spend a relaxing vacation here.

Those of you who are thinking of a holiday here during the months of June, July and August can avail flights to Manila and get set to enjoy the many wonders of the place. One way you can make the most out of your holiday is by adding in your travel plans few of the most sought-after local events. This way you get to experience firsthand, the local customs and peek into the lives of the natives.
During the month of June you can be a part of the local festivity and celebrate with the entire country the Araw ng Maynila. The Araw ng Maynila or Manila Day as it is otherwise known is celebrated on June 24th every year and commemorates the date when the city of Manila became the national capital. You can see a riot of events taking place at every corner of the nations’ capital.

This year’s theme is ‘Maynila Mahal Kita’ and the celebration for this day includes musical concerts, a parade and a film festival. So mark this date in your travel itinerary as the day when you get to date the city and enjoy a whole lot of interesting events. Besides this there is a whole week of spectacular events that leads up to this important date and you can take pleasure from all of them at the City Hall.

If you have booked cheap flights to Manila for the month of July and August then you can look forward to, two of the best events that the city hosts. First up in July is the Subli-an sa Manila which is a cultural festival. See this cultural and religious event on July 23rd which was originally held as a ritual to pay respect to the Holy Cross. Every year you can see the locals indulging in Hubli, which is a form of dance that has become almost like a brand particular to the city. Juxtaposed with the dancing, is the singing of choir by a quartet of choir singers.

During August you have the chance to celebrate the National Heroes Day on August 27th which is held to honor and commemorate the brave national heroes of Philippines. This is a national holiday and is celebrated on the fourth Monday of the month, every year.

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