OPM musical fanfare set to lift hot air balloons

Stalwart of original Pilipino music (OPM) Ryan Cayabyab revealed Tuesday that musical revelry will help launch the hot air balloons and other flying machines taking part in the 18th Philippine International Hot Air Balloon Festival.

 

"It's gonna be a rousing type of concert," Cayabyab said in a press conference just before he egged on the festival participants present, including Tourism Secretary Ramon Jimenez, to tap their tambourines and dance to the music for a preview of how Pinoy beats will fill the air at the annual gathering of flight enthusiasts.   

The Philippine International Hot Air Balloon Festival will have OPM music specials to cap off two of the festival's four days of hot air balloons, helicopters, kite-flying, and jet flight exhibitions.

 

Some 32 balloons from 16 countries will light up at dawn at the Omni Aviation Complex on Thursday, February 21. Other morning highlights include the Breitling Jet Team aerobatic exhibition, radio-controlled model aircraft demonstration, skydiving exhibitions and other flying marvels. 

 

More than giving the Filipino audience an opportunity to watch hot air balloons fly, the festival will also let foreign participants experience Pinoy culture. 

 

"Once again, we have established that fun in the Philippines is seen from almost any angle," Jimenez said.  — ELR/KG, GMA News The 18th Philippine International Hot Air Balloon Fiesta will be held at the Clark Freeport Zone from Feb. 21 to 24, 2013. Tickets at P250 each available at SM Ticketnet outlets. Visit http://www.philballoonfest.net/ for more info.