“We expect a bigger and more festive event as compared to last year,” said Department of Tourism (DOT) Regional Director Ronnie Tiotuico in Thursday’s press conference at the Plates and Platter Restaurant here.
Tiotuico was joined by Noel Castro, LIBF chair, who said the neighboring towns of Hermosa and Dinalupihan in Bataan have also been anticipating the influx of people in Barangay Prado Siongco by posting signs and guiding motorists to the area.
The Pilipinas International Balloon Festival Inc. (PIBF) together with the Arts, Culture and Tourism Office (ACTO) and the Pampanga Provincial Government is spearheading this year’s LIBF set on March 26- 29, at Pradera Verde, Prado Siongco, Lubao town.
It will be the biggest annual hot air balloon festival in Southeast Asia that will feature more than 40 colorful hot air balloons coming from different countries all over the world including 14 special shaped balloons like Darth Vader, Yoda, Humpty Dumpty, Frog, etc.
But aside from the majestic balloons that are all set to soar, there are other activities such as cultural presentation, water balloon fight, motor paragliding, paint ball exhibition, night glow and fireworks display.
Local concessionaires will also be featured and will coincide with the carnival and kiddie activities – making LIBF 2015 a family-oriented event and a great attraction for tourists.
Known celebrities and bands such as Kamikazee, Mitoy with the Draybers and The Voice of the Philippines Season 2 – Final 4 will be performing in this fourday event.
Tickets for the festival are priced at P250 and can purchase at SM ticket booth outlets located at SM Cinema area or visit www.smtickets.com for online purchase.
Details of the event can be checked at www. lubaoibf.com or thru our social media accounts such as Facebook: www.facebook.com/lubaoibf, Instagram: @lubaoibf and Twitter: @lubaoibf
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