TUGUEGARAO CITY, Philippines – Colorful costumes and wide smiles – the streets of Tuguegarao City on Saturday, August 13, were filled with energy as folks celebrated the week-long Pavvurulun “Afi” Festival this year.
Pavvurulun and Afi are Ybanag words which means “get-together” and “fire” respectively.
The city started the “fire” festival in 2014 to celebrate the title of Tuguegarao as the hottest city in the Philippines.
The hottest temperature ever recorded in history happened in the city in May 11, 1969 with a scorching 42.2 degrees celsius.
High school and elementary students competed for the most coveted title during the festival.
The costumes were carefully designed to match with the “fire” theme. Some used bright colors, while some had flame-like paintings in their dresses.
Batil-Patong Eating Contest
Trade Fair Booth
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