Saturday, November 1, 2008

Fiesta Dos and Donts!


IT’S FIESTA
SEASON
AGAIN IN BICOL


Celebrating with the
locals will be the
expected crowds--
both the home
coming residents
and the first-time
visitors. While
guests are always
treated with
warmth and
respect,
it is still the
merrymaker’s
responsibility

to keep himself safe during the festivities. Here are

some tips on how to make the most fun out of the fiesta

you are joining:

DOs and DON'Ts

1. Do research ahead of time on what activities you can do

while you’re in the area. You could squeeze into your

schedule a trip to the beach or a historical site.

2. Don’t wear eye-catching jewelry or bring unnecessary cash.

There will be crowds of course, so expect the usual people who

may want to take advantage.

3. Do try the local cuisine. Ask around for the

local’s favorite hang-outs or family-friendly fare.

4. Don’t forget to exercise caution if you know you’re

sensitive to new foods. Best to stick to safe eating

places especially if you have kids with you.

5. Do bring your prescription drugs. Plus, a stash

of emergency medicines you may need.

6 Don’t get lost in a crowd. Remember that a

stampede is easily triggered in crowded areas.

Best to watch festivities from a safe distance.

7. Do wear comfortable clothes. Wear sensible

shoes and an outfit that will go well with the weather.

8. Don’t take the risk of getting dehydrated. Keep

your cool and your body’s temperature down by

drinking lots of fluids. Chill-out with cold drinks

or cool desserts like halo-halo or a small pint of

ice-cream.

9. Do take lots of pictures to remind you of your

fiesta adventures. Just be extra careful with your

camera and video equipment.

10. Do enjoy the festivities. While you may

be there mainly for the religious traditions,

there are lots of activities that you can go to.

There will be exhibits of local products, beauty

pageants, concerts and other fun things to do.

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