Pampanga, Provincial administrative region in Central Luzon, Philippines
Pampanga is a province in the central plain of Luzon in the Philippines, crossed by rivers and agricultural land. A single mountain rises from the flat landscape and serves as a reference point for the entire region.
The province was organized shortly after the Spanish arrived on Luzon and developed into an important trading center. It later became a symbol of the national movement, immortalized in the country's flag.
The region is known for its cuisine, which relies on less common ingredients and is passed down through generations in local restaurants. Many residents still speak their own language, which visitors perceive as melodic and quite different from Tagalog.
Access is through an international airport nearby, and a dense road network connects the main towns in the region. Visitors can move around most easily during the dry season from November to April, when roads and paths are more passable.
Every December, a competition takes place where giant handmade lanterns made of thousands of light bulbs illuminate the streets. These lanterns are prepared throughout the year in small workshops and can reach several meters in diameter.
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