Puerto Prinsesa: A City in the Forest and the Baragatan Festival

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                                                        Starfish Island off Honda Bay

How does one start recounting good times,  enchanting scenery, mouth-watering food,  and  natural wonders?   This is what I experienced during my 4-day idyllic holiday in the City in the Forest, otherwise called Puerto Prinsesa, the capital city of Palawan.   I arrived in time for the city's celebration of Baragatan.  Baragatan is a Cuyunin word meaning "kita-kita" and is a gathering together of the Palawenos.  It is celebrated the entire month of June and showcases the wealth, talent and spirit of the Palawenos.


Everyone comes together at the provincial capitol or Ramon V. Mitra Building to participate in the celebration.



The provincial capitol is well-decorated and stalls and stalls of goods are exhibited.    It was such a great welcome to the City in the Forest.        

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