Hot Air Ballon Fiesta

                

Philippine International Hot Air Ballon Fiesta 2016

            Philippine International Hot Air Balloon Fiesta is a gathering of aviators from the Philippines and the world. What began as a passion project has now evolved into the longest-running sports aviation event in Asia. The fiesta’s longtime objective is to instill discipline in participating young pilots so they can develop into safe aviators, as well as to impart a spirit volunteerism and cooperation to the whole community. The fiesta is an opportunity to share and exchange cultures and traditions with visiting pilots from all over the world. They are given a taste of Filipino hospitality and the fiesta spirit. We hope that their beautiful experience becomes the best advertising for Philippine tourism. We also encourage the visiting pilots to be contributors to chosen beneficiaries of the foundation. By creating aviation awareness, educating the young about flying machines and encouraging people to work from the heart and do things with passion, we will strive to bring back the Philippine aviation industry’s good standing in the international community.

Directions to the Venue Clark is approximately 80km north of Manila and may be reached by land or air. By Public Transport Public buses travel on a daily basis. Ride a Victory Liner bus bound for DAU PAMPANGA Walk a bit towards the highway where taxis, jeepneys, or tricycles are available. These public utility vehicles can take you to Clark. Then take another jeep inside Clark and tell the driver you’re going to the Balloon Fiesta. After the jeepney drops you off, you’ll be walking a bit more to the entrance gates, so make sure you wear comfortable shoes! Via Car Getting to the Clark Freeport Zone, otherwise known as the Clark Special Economic Zone by car is easy. Simply take the North Luzon Expressway from Manila and exit at Dau, Mabalacat City, and Pampanga. After your exit, a left turn towards Angeles City, and a little Angeles City/Dau traffic, will bring you to within an easy right turn of the Clark Zone itself. The trip should take about an hour and a half from Manila without heavy traffic. Clark may also be reached via the new Subic-Clark-Tarlac Expressway (SCTEX). From the North Luzon Expressway, continue the drive leading to the SCTEX exit. You may use either the Clark North Interchange (Panday Pira access road near Nayong Pilipino) or Clark South Interchange (near Yokohama and Clark Main Gate) to enter Clark. By Air You can hop on regular commercial flights to Clark International Airport. Carriers that land at Clark are Cebu Pacific Air, Air Asia, and Tiger Airways.

Flying activities: Kite flying Hot Air Ballooning Chase Crew and Off Road driving Skydiving Gliding and so muc more that you can enjoy riding at the hot air balloon fiesta in clark.


-Lervin S. Bondoc