The Glossary
Hudhud - "it is recited and chanted during sowing and harvesting of rice even in funeral wakes. This oral tradition is practiced in the Mountain Province. It takes three to four days to recite the whole 40 or so chapters of the hudhud."
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Baguio Traveler Advice

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Some Artsy Evening (Nightlife)

Added: 2009-08-28 11:36:19 in Baguio , Philippines

To those who dig reggae and socially influence music you might as well  head to Ayuyang. The place is one of the favorite haven of local artists in Baguio. The place is very native and the space...Read full tip...

Flower Festival: Panagbenga (Itineraries)

Added: 2009-09-14 11:39:23 in Baguio , Philippines

The Flower Festival is a month-long affair held every February. Its highlight, usually held in the last week of the month, is the street dancing and parade of floats. Tourists come to the city in droves...Read full tip...

Burnham Park (Warnings)

Added: 2009-09-14 12:24:34 in Baguio , Philippines

Other than people watching, you can also row on a rented boat on the lake located in the middle of Burnham Park. Price for the boat rent varies from vendor to vendor but the usual fee is 60 pesos (about...Read full tip...

Beware of haunted hotels (Warnings)

Added: 2009-09-15 13:38:01 in Baguio , Philippines

If you're up to spooky adventure (ghost hunting and the like), try checking in at the rustic hotels or guesthouses along Session Road, Teachers' Village or Loakan Street. Some of the rooms there are decades...Read full tip...

Tam-awan Village (Itineraries)

Added: 2009-09-15 13:44:27 in Baguio , Philippines

If you love arts and crafts, you can see real Ifugao weavers in action at this village called Tam-awan. Almost all houses in this tiny village are dedicated to arts and crafts. There are also woodcarvings...Read full tip...

Cordillera Indigenous Choral Competition (Itineraries)

Added: 2009-09-15 13:53:07 in Baguio , Philippines

If you happen to be in Baguio on a December, check out the schedules for the Cordillera Indigenous Choral Competition. It's usually included in Baguio's December activities. It's a one-day contest featuring...Read full tip...

Thrift shopping in Baguio (Itineraries)

Added: 2009-09-15 14:03:56 in Baguio , Philippines

One of the primary activities in Baguio is to go bargain-hunting on a thrift shop or stores selling second-hand clothes and goods. Downtown Session Road has many of these shops. The prices used to be...Read full tip...

Be careful when walking in Session Road's overpass (Warnings)

Added: 2009-09-15 14:11:17 in Baguio , Philippines

There are pickpockets, bag slashers and thieves in Session Road's overpass so be extra careful when passing through it. Keep your belongings close to your body and do not cross especially at night. There...Read full tip...

Going around and fare in Baguio (Transportation)

Added: 2009-09-15 14:20:09 in Baguio , Philippines

Baguio's taxi drivers are among the most honest drivers in the country. You can be sure that they will return your change and that you will be charged according to what's said in the meter. A normal fare...Read full tip...

Do not get a taxi in Session Road especially when it's rush hour (Transportation)

Added: 2009-09-15 14:24:40 in Baguio , Philippines

The main thoroughfare in the city, Session Road sees regular bottle-neck traffic and is used as an alternative parking lot during work days. Traffic situation is a lot worse in its intersections especially...Read full tip...