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Proclamation No. 2008-01
Governor Joey Salceda proclaim that the celebration of Magayon Festival in the Province of Albay be reset from May to April every year.
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Side Trips
In town to join the Festival activities but want to explore the sites, shops and tastes of Albay? Here are some worthwhile things to do to make the most fun out of the festival:
Climb Ligñon Hill.
A
long and winding road leads up the hill to a viewing
deck where there is an unhindered view of Legazpi
City and Mayon. Stay awhile and catch a sunset. For
the daring, try the zipline glide and rappel!
Visit Daraga Church.
Built
in 1773 on top of a hill by Franciscan Missionaries,
the church is noted for its rich baroque
architectural designs carefully carved on volcanic
rocks.
Get a glimpse of Cagsawa Ruins Church.
Famous
for its belfry, which is the only remaining
structure of lavish church buried during the worst
eruption in 1814.
Mayon Lava watching.
This
activity involves crossing the rough and rocky Bonga
Gully in a quad-bike, crawling your way up a
500-foot wall of lava, and winding your way through
big boulders from under which steam sporadically
issues—indicating that the bottom is boiling hot.
You need a comfortable outfit as protection from the
sharp edges of the rocks.
Spelunking @ Hoyop-Hoyopan Cave.
Found
in Camalig, an hour drive away from the city. Locals
say it was once used as a burial site of their
ancestors. With its hundreds of unusual formation
and massive caverns, it makes spelunking here worth
the adventure!
These
tasty and extra spicy fare is a local delicacy.
Shop for pasalubong.
Abaca
bags, slippers, housewares and handmade paper are
great buys at the satellite market. For the sweet
lovers, take home the sugary pili nut candies.