Up in the air: The 2nd Lubao balloon fest in photos

By: Don Lejano - 9 years ago

LUBAO, Pampanga, Philippines — The 2nd Lubao International Balloon Festival kicked off Thursday in this town with 42 participating balloons from all over the world, making it the biggest hot air ballooning event in Southeast Asia in terms of number.

Here are some photos from the first two days of the festival, which will run until Sunday, March 29:

Aside from ballooning, night glow is another major attraction as the 2nd Lubao International Balloon Festival.
Aside from ballooning, night glow is another major attraction as the 2nd Lubao International Balloon Festival.
Special balloons are being prepared for takeoff.
Motor paragliding exhibitions are also featured in this festival.
View from the top aboard the balloon of Pilot Bas Spierenburg of BAS Ballonvaarten (www.basballonvaart.nl)
Pilot Bas Spierenburg of BAS Ballonvaarten (www.basballonvaart.nl)
Celebrity couple Marco Alcaraz and 2005 Miss International Precious Lara Quigaman pose for the camera before the formal opening of the festival.
Fifteen out of the more than 40 participating balloons at the Lubao balloon fest are special-shaped.
Hot air balloons after takeoff.
Fifteen out of the more than 40 participating balloons at the Lubao balloon fest are special-shaped.
Fifteen out of the more than 40 participating balloons at the Lubao balloon fest are special-shaped.
Fifteen out of the more than 40 participating balloons at the Lubao balloon fest are special-shaped.
A hot air balloon is seen flying high after takeoff.
A hot air balloon is seen flying high after takeoff.
PBA star Ian Sangalang with a female companion.

 

News anchor Ivan Mayrina with morning show puppet Arn-Arn.

 

TV personalities and real-life couple Jason Abalos and Vicky Rushton before their balloon took off.
Morning show hosts Ivan Mayrina and Suzy Abrera interview a pilot on live television before takeoff.
View from the top aboard the balloon of Pilot Bas Spierenburg of BAS Ballonvaarten (www.basballonvaart.nl)
View from the top aboard the balloon of Pilot Bas Spierenburg of BAS Ballonvaarten (www.basballonvaart.nl)
View from the top aboard the balloon of Pilot Bas Spierenburg of BAS Ballonvaarten (www.basballonvaart.nl)
View from the top aboard the balloon of Pilot Bas Spierenburg of BAS Ballonvaarten (www.basballonvaart.nl)
Night glow is another major attraction at the Lubao balloon festival.
A hot air balloon is being prepared before takeoff.
Motor paragliding exhibitions are also featured at the 2nd Lubao balloon festival.
Children ride ATVs at the 2nd Lubao balloon festival.
The 2nd Lubao balloon festival features a camel ride for children for a fee.
A hot air balloon is seen flying high after takeoff.
Fifteen out of the more than 40 participating balloons at the Lubao balloon fest are special-shaped.
Fifteen out of the more than 40 participating balloons at the Lubao balloon fest are special-shaped.
Fifteen out of the more than 40 participating balloons at the Lubao balloon fest are special-shaped.
Event chairman Noel Castro gives interview to the media during the opening day of the 2nd Lubao International Balloon Festival.
A hot air balloon is being prepared for takeoff.
A hot air balloon is being prepared for takeoff.
Pilot Bas Spierenburg of BAS Ballonvaarten (www.basballonvaart.nl) folds his balloon after a safe landing in Hermosa, Bataan.
Pilot Bas Spierenburg of BAS Ballonvaarten (www.basballonvaart.nl) folds his balloon after a safe landing in Hermosa, Bataan.
Crew member Mark Valkeman of BAS Ballonvaarten (www.basballonvaart.nl) poses for a picture with reisdents of Hermosa, Bataan.
Residents of Hermosa, Bataan pose for a picture with a balloon that landed on their village as background.
A chase crew arrives at the landing area of balloon that participated during the second day of the 2nd Lubao International Balloon Festival.
Pilot Bas Spierenburg and crew member Mark Valkeman of BAS Ballonvaarten (www.basballonvaart.nl) fold their balloon after a safe landing in Hermosa, Bataan.

 

 

 

*All photos by Don Lejano/INQUIRER.net

 

Originally posted: 5:16 PM | Friday, March 27th, 2015

 

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