Lubao, Pampanga’s international hot-air balloon fest opens

Lubao, Pampanga's international hot-air balloon festival opened early Thursday with more than 30 balloons from 23 countries participating in the four-day festival.

The Department of Tourism's regional office expects around 100,000 visitors from all over the country to come to Pradera Verde in Brgy. Prado Siongco, Lubao, for the festival, which will also feature aerial and land exhibitions, street activities, games, and concerts.

Visitors can buy one-day tickets (see details below); the festival's last day will be on Sunday, April 9.

READ: How to get to the Lubao International Balloon and Music Festival

The sun and the Philippine flag rise over the field in Pradera Verde in Brgy. Prado Siongco at the start of the Lubao International Balloon and Music Festival on April 6, 2017. Photos: Ruston Banal

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Tickets to the Lubao International Balloon and Music Festival can be bought at SM Tickets and at TicketWorld Online. One-day general admission tickets cost P300. A special gold ticket for April 9 worth P1,500 will allow you a closer view during the music festival on the last day.