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International hot air
balloon fiesta set Feb. 12


On February 12-15, the Armed Forces of the Philippines grounds within Clark Freeport Zone will again play host to the 14th Philippine International Hot Air Balloon Fiesta, one of the most anticipated ballooning events in the world attracting a lot of tourists to Pampanga.

"Being an advocate for adventure tourism, ROX is very privileged to be the Manila Hub for the 14th Philippine International Hot Air Balloon Festival," says ROX marketing manager Roel Chan. "Not only will we serve as the registration and ticket center for this event, but we’ll also be the venue for a photo exhibit following the event. "

This year, over 25 balloons – seven of which are specially shaped, airplane and helicopter exhibitions – from Hungary, Germany, Switzerland, France, The United States, The United Kingdom, Japan, New Zealand, Thailand, The Netherlands, and Malaysia will take to the sky.

There will also be other exciting activities like a Paragliding exhibition, Aerobatic Flight Display, a sky diving show, choreographed kite flying Exhibition, RC airplane flying demonstration, ultralight formation flying, and a PHILSCA rocket demonstration. Also present at the event are giant lanterns from Pampanga, Higantes from Angono and a special fireworks display.

"Here in ROX we encourage you to just get out there and go on a breathtaking adventure at the most exciting and the most romantic aviation event of the year. Just put on the right gear and enjoy the great outdoors," says Chan.

Recreational Outdoor eXchange ROX is the biggest outdoor sports and recreation hub in Asia with three levels of all outdoor sports recreation gears and equipment. ROX also provides adventure tour packages within the Philippines from hiking, camping, river rafting, kayaking and eco-tourism tours like bird watching ROX is at Bonifacio High Street, B1 ROX Building, Taguig City or visit http://roxphilippines.multiply.com/

 


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