DirectRooms.com – Philippines gears up for National Heroes Day celebrations in August

National Heroes Day was first celebrated in 1931 and is one of the most popular celebrations in the Philippine festival calendar. The day commemorates nine historical figures, one woman and eight men, whose bravery and commitment to democracy during the long fight for independence was considered exceptional. .

Preparations for the celebrations begin early, especially on the island of Cebu, one of the most popular as a destination for the many tourists who arrived each year in the archipelago. This special day often brings Filipinos living abroad back to their family towns and villages to enjoy the festivities.

National Heroes Day is a public holiday, beginning, as all Philippine festivals do, in church. Parades, firework displays, processions, extravagant floral decorations, street parties, traditional music, dance and lots of eating and drinking are the order of the day for residents and visitors alike.

Cheap Cebu hotels enjoy high occupancy rates as returnees and tourists arrive in the city for the festival. According to DirectRooms.com, hotel bookings at this time of year show a strong upward trend as Cebu, after the capital Manila, is the country’s second city and hosts many events. Cebu island is a favourite with visitors for its beaches, stunning scenery and resorts.

Lek Boonlert, marketing head at DirectRooms.com, comments, "The Philippines is becoming an increasingly popular destination and recommends that independent travellers book their hotel well in advance at, especially on festival dates."

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