Albay Wedding
Destinations
Albay - Land of the Most Perfect Cone
Located between Camarines Sur and Sorsogon, the province hosts the main attraction in the whole Bicolandia region, Mayon Volcano. Aside from this natural wonder, Albay offers its visitors several natural, historical, man-made and cultural spectacles. Add to that the unique and palatable delicacies which use either chili or coconut milk as main ingredient.
Demographics
1. Population - 1,190,823(as
of 2007 Census)
2. Land Area - 2,552.6 sq. km
3. Capital - Legazpi City
4. Language/Dialect - Bikol, English, and Filipino
5. Divisions
Cities (3)
- Legazpi City
- Tabaco City
- Ligao City
Municipalities (15)
- Bacacay
- Camalig
- Daraga
- Guinobatan
- Jovellar
- Libon
- Malilipot
- Malinao
- Manito
- Oas
- Pio Duran
- Polangui
- Rapu-Rapu
- Santo Domingo
- Tiwi
Famous For ...
Mayon Volcano
This near to perfect cone shape volcano has become the
most popular landmark for Albay and the whole Bicolandia.
It is considered by some as more beautiful than the
Mt. Fuji in Japan.
Cagsawa Ruins
The place offers the most beautiful view of Mayon Volcano.
The ruins are what were left of the Cagsawa Church when
Mayon Volcano erupted back in 1814.
Pili Nuts
Whether served as pili nut brittle in caramelized sugar,
or placed on top of macaroons or taffy, pili nuts is
one the most popular pasalubongs brought by visiting
tourists.
Delectable
foods
Albay cooks offers an array of mouthwatering cuisine
that may be challenging for unaccustomed taste buds
1. Bicol Express (pork and chilies in coconut cream)
2. Laing (taro leaves with coconut leaves)
3. Pinangat (sardines with coconut cream wrapped in
taro leaves)
4. Latik (cooked sweet coconut milk used as toppings
for ricecakes)
5. Cocido (fish soup, usually Lapu-lapu)
Places of Interest
Cultural
Magayon Art Gallery
Location: Albay Provincial Capitol, Legazpi City, Albay
This is the only contemporary art gallery in the province.
The gallery houses various visual art made by local
artists.
Legazpi Museum
Location: Legazpi City, Albay
Historical and archeological relics of the city’s
gentry are artfully displayed here for public viewing.
It also serves as an art gallery for Bicolano artists.
Philippine
National Museum
Location: Daraga, Albay
Managed by the National Museum, it contains geological
and archeological finds from the provinces of Albay,
Sorsogon, Camarines Sur, and Masbate.
Historical
Liberty
Bell
Location: Peñaranda Park, Legazpi City, Albay
Constructed by the Americans in 1945, this dome-shaped
structure with an ancient bell inside serves as a symbol
of liberation of the people of Albay from Japanese oppression.
Headless
Monument
Location: Lapu-Lapu St., Legazpi City, Albay
The monument was constructed in honor of the unsung
heroes who offered their lives for freedom during the
World War II.
Spanish Galleon
Wreck Site
Location: Buhatan beach, Sto. Domingo, Albay
The wreck site serves as a proof of the constant galleon
trade between Manila and Acapulco, Mexico. This galleon
was wrought by a strong typhoon during one of its voyages.
Scuba diving, fishing, and boating are common activities
in the site.
Legazpi
Albay Gulf Landing
Location: Legazpi City, Albay
The monument was built in 1995 in line with the 50th
Anniversary of the Landing of the Allied American Forces
in the city, which paved the way to the liberation of
the city from Japanese forces.
Natural
Mayon Volcano
Location: Daraga, Albay
Mayon rises 2,462 m (8, 189 ft) above sea level and
has a base circumference of 62.8km (40mi). Its name
was taken from the Bicolano word magayon, which mean
beautiful. Mayon Volcano was one of the nominees for
the New 7 Wonders of Nature but did not manage to reach
the second level of nomination.
Pototan Cave
Location: Barangay Tinucawan, Batan Island, Rapu-rapu,
Albay
Its cave entrance is shaped like a yawning mouth, about
30 ft high and 20 ft. wide. Once inside, an underground
river that spans around 12 ft high calmly flows into
the different chambers and passageways.
Calabidongan
Cave
Location: Camalig, Albay
Literally, “cave of the bats”, explorers
have to trek, cross over brooks and river before reaching
the cave mouth and swim across a seven-foot lagoon called
lizard’s gate. There is grotto-like formation
inside which astounds visitors.
Hoyop-Hoyopan
Cave
Location: Camalig, Albay
This cave is said to be the primitive habitat of the
natives of the province before the arrival of the Spaniards.
The connected to Calabidongan Cave.
Minaroso
Cave
Location: Brgy. Villahermosa, Batan Island, Rapu-rapu,
Albay
Minaroso is an unexplored natural cavern. It is a haven
of seabirds and swallows and believed to be an ancient
burial site of the early Bicolanos.
Black Sand
Beaches
Location: Coastal area of Bacacay, Sto. Domingo, and
Tiwi, Albay
Black sand beaches are formed due to the natural erosion
of volcanic rock which evolved from ground lava. The
black sand is usually a little grainy but easy to walk
on. Local folks believe that it has therapeutic benefits.
Vera Falls
Location: Mt. Malinao, Malinao, Albay
The path towards the falls is a snake-like trail along
tree-filled rivers. Visitors are welcomed with a crystal
blue lagoon covered under a forest canopy.
Busay Falls
Location: Malilipot, Albay
Hidden from the world, it is considered as one of the
highest waterfalls in the country because of its seven-tiered
cascading white foam which plunges approximately 91
meters from its highest point, and the last 40m cascade
is visible from a clear shallow pool at the bottom.
Religious
Our Lady
of the Gate Church
Location: Daraga, Albay
This church was built on top of a hill by Franciscan
Missionaries in 1773. The church is very distinct from
other churches in the country because of its rich baroque
architectural designs carefully carved on volcanic rocks
and its façade that has archeological relics
of “santos” and rare religious seals ingeniously
carved throughout the entire face of the church, even
up to the belfry.
Saint John
The Baptist Parishi.
Location: Camalig, Albay
The church is made from volcanic stones. Built in 1842,
it took the residents of Camalig six years to complete
the whole structure.
Nuestra Señora
De Salvacion
Location: Brgy. Joroan, Tiwi, Albay
Every 3rd Saturday of August, thousands of pilgrims
flock to this small church in Joroan to pay homage to
the miraculous image of Nuestra Señora de Salvacion,
Albay’s Patroness.
San Juan
Bautista Church
Location: Tabaco City
Declared by the National Museum as one of the National
Cultural Treasures, this church was built by the secular
clergy in 19th century. The church has compartments
that were used for unknown purposes until now.
Festivals
Magayon Festival
Place: All over Albay
Date: April 1 - 30
The feast recalls the legend of Mayon Volcano which
came about from the tragic love story of the legend
of Daragang Magayon and Panganoron whose fatal deaths
gave birth to the volcano. The festival is filled with
activities such as beauty contests, fireworks display,
trade fair, street dancing competition, and concerts.
Ibalong Festival
Place: Legazpi City, Albay
Date: Second week of October
A week-long festivity recounting the brave exploits
of the heroes of Ibalong or prehistoric Bicol. The festival
is highlighted by a street parade recreating the classic
battles between heroes and beasts of Ibalong.
Sarung Banggi
Festival
Place: May 18 - 25
Date: Sto. Domingo, Albay
An annual fun-filled eight-day summer festivity immortalizing
the timeless love song Sarung Banggi, and a tribute
to its composer, Potenciano V. Gregorio. The fiesta
showcases several cultural and religious activities
such as street procession, food and sports fest, beauty
search, folksong fest, agro-industrial fair and more.
Albay Wedding Articles
Have Yourself A Magayon Wedding
The legend behind the Mayon Volcano, one of the most famous volcanoes in the Philippines famed for its ‘perfect cone’ shape, is a tragic love story of Daragang Magayon and Panginorin or Panganoron who died in each other’s arms and unable to express their love for each other through marriage. Even until now, the Bicolanos believe that Panganoron, now in the form of the clouds, kisses the grave of his maiden, the Mayon Volcano. read more about Magayon wedding ...
Albay Wedding
News
Bicolandia's Beauty Stood out at Kasalang Filipino 2009 Fifth Leg
Truly, magayon (beautiful) was a fitting description for the fifth leg of Kasalang Filipino 2009 12-city wedding fair road show as Bicol's finest wedding suppliers paraded their products and services at the Pepperland Hotel in Legazpi City, Albay last April 24 - 25, 20009. Read more ...
Magayon Wedding Festival - Kasalang Filipino 2009 - Legazpi Leg
From the legend of the pride of the province, Mount Mayon, to the characteristics of the Bicolanos, Albay simply spells love and romance. On April 24 - 25, 2009, Albay invites all soon-to-wed couples to experience a magayon (lovely) wedding during the Magayon Wedding Festival to be held at the Peperland Hotel in Legazpi City. Read more ...
