The Hot Air Balloon Festival in Clark, Pampanga has been an annual event since 1994. This fantastic event provided us with a vibrant experience that made us feel like a kid once more. A child who is attracted by balloons, but this time they’re bigger! I’m sure most of us have desired to be a kid again at some point, and this event will allow you to do so.
Hot-air balloon competitions, aircraft maneuvers and precision flying, ultralights, RC Demonstration Flying, skydiving, aircraft rally, racketeering, flag leap, balloon bursting competition, kite flying, trade fair, carnival rides, and nighttime music are all part of the annual festival. Thousands of people flock to the spot to watch international hot-air balloons fly out early in the morning and late in the afternoon.
History
Along with South Korean businessman and hot-air balloon pilot Sung Kee Paik, British Airways General Manager John Emery, and German aviation enthusiast Max Motschmann, organized the first-ever Philippine International Hot Air Balloon Fiesta in 1994. Three years after the devastating effects of the Mount Pinatubo eruption. The Hot Air Balloon Club, the Clark Development Corporation, and British Airways first coordinated the event in 1994.
By 1996, the event had been handed over to Air Ads, Inc. Which was overseen by Captain Joy Roa. A qualified balloon pilot. Skydiving, paragliding, motorized hang gliding, remote-controlled model aircraft (aero modelers). And kite flying were added to the festival’s expanding popularity between 1996 and 1998. The Blue Diamonds and later the Red Aces of the Philippine Air Force performed aerobatic acrobatics and precision maneuvers as part of the festival’s regular lineup.
When is the Philippines’ 21st International Hot Air Balloon Fiesta featuring 30 hot air balloons from the United States and Canada. Also with Switzerland, Sweden, Belgium, Germany, and the United Kingdom. Along with the Netherlands, Hungary, Turkey, China, Japan, Thailand, and the Philippines. Apart from aviation enthusiasts, the Fiesta also invited artists and performers from around the world. Including Turkish folk dancers, carpet makers, and ceramic masters; international singers from South Africa, Samoa, New Zealand, and Zimbabwe; and the Amganad Music and Dance Ensemble from Banaue, Philippines.
Here are some of the hottest:
Pink Elephant
It’s obvious that it’s scorching hot in the photo, making it an excellent candidate. Now, I chose this one not only because of its clever and adorable Dumbo-like concept, but also because it is in the spotlight. What do I mean? Everyone who witnessed the occurrence understands that this balloon is the most humble of them all because it stayed on the ground. Due to a technical issue, this balloon was never able to fly.
Humpty Dumpty
Humpty Dumpty is a fairy tale character. What’s the deal with this balloon? How about that? This person is going the wrong way. Who hasn’t heard of this endearing character? People have been singing about him since 1797, long before our great grandfathers were born. He recently appeared in the film Puss in Boots as Puss’ foe.