Philippine International Hot-Air Balloon Fiesta in Angeles City - Philippines

The Philippine International Hot-Air Balloon Fiesta is the highlight of Philippine fiestas and aviation. Every year thousands of people from across the globe unite to experience this one festival that happens to be one of the biggest aviation festivals in Asia where you can see dozens of different air attractions. WeIf you have a chance this coming year and see the grandeur of the festival with your own eyes, try to make it; you won't be disappointed.

The Philippine International Hot-Air Balloon Fiesta is always located within the Cark Air Field in Angeles and this year’s festival had special help from the AFP which is short for Armed Forces Philippines. They offered their grounds within the Clark Air Field to make the event bigger and more spectacular. The AFP grounds and the Clark Air Field are located in the Clark Special Economic Zone and can be reached by car, by bus, by boat and by plane. If you are taking your own car from Manila, then travel on the North Luzon Expressway and look for the exit at Mabalacat, Dau. From there one you will find your way marked with signs for Clark. The overall trip takes one and a half hour from manila excluding excessive traffic.

You will see plenty of flying activities at the Philippine International Hot-Air Balloon Fiesta. The most important highlight of course will be the hot-air balloons that are assembled from all around the world just for this event. The Philippine International Hot-Air Balloon Fiesta has also other special performances. The start of the Philippine International Hot-Air Balloon Fiesta is always symbolized by a flying Filipino flag that is being jumped through by a skydiver while the Philippine national anthem is playing in the open ceremony.

You will also see kite flying shows where the Philippine Kite Association shows off their beautifully constructed kites and where they want to increase the interest in kites for adults and children that are coming to visit the Philippine International Hot-Air Balloon Fiesta. Another attraction will be the Aerobatics with planes and Helicopter shows that you can enjoy from your viewing deck.

The Philippine International Hot-Air Balloon Fiesta happens every year between January and February. The Philippine International Hot-Air Balloon Fiesta this 2008 was held on February 7 until February 10. You do not have to prepare much money for the event itself because the tickets only cost Php 100. The only cost would be for your fare and flight if you are not a local. The flight to the Philippines costs between $600 to $1500, depending on the holiday season.

You can even ride with your family and friends in the hot air balloons at the Philippine International Hot-Air Balloon Fiesta and you just need to be in time for the rise of all the balloons. If you have any other questions of inquiries about the festival then you can call the hotline at 63 (929) 314-9191.