PANAGBENGA: The Baguio Flower Festival

Discover La Trinidad

Spanish Period

The name Benguet was once limited to the 

area of what is now the La Trinidad Valley.  

Benguet is a native term which refers to a 

lake where water does not drain, referring 

to the former swamp area where no

natural drain existed. In search for gold, 

Spanish explorers led by Don M. Quirante 

discovered the valley in 1624. Its name 

La Trinidad is the namesake of her 

discoverer, Don Q.M. Quirante’s beloved 

and beautiful wife. 

Banaue Rice Terraces

Among the world heritage sites in the 

Philippines, the Banaue Rice Terraces 

have such a powerful presence that 

makes them one of the most outstanding 

places in the country. Lying high in 

the Cordillera mountain ranges, their 

setting can never be replicated 

anywhere in the lowland tropical 

land

PANAGBENGA

-the blooming of flowers!


 

History
The Panagbenga Festival, formerly known as

 the Baguio Flower Festival, was first formed

 and chaired by Atty. Damaso Bangaoet Jr.

 of the John Hay Poro Point Development

 Corporation  (JPDC), Victor A. Lim of the

 Bases Conversion Development Authority

 (BCDA) and the City Government Of Baguio.

  Entries from the annual Camp John Hay

 Nichol Sibug art contest gave its official logo:

 a spray of SUNFLOWERS.