People, with drinks in their hand, danced to the loud music as the light flickered in the middle of the place. While it sounds like a scene from your favorite club in the city, that is how one would describe the bonfire event that happens in Sagada every year. Except, the dance is native, the music is created by traditional percussion instruments, and the light is coming from a big bonfire that burns gloriously at the center of the site. Every year, the Sagada Genuine Guides Association holds a bonfire event and tourists are welcome to join in the celebration. It happens on one night between Christmas and New Year (December 27 or 28), considered a peak season for Sagada tourism. … [Read more...]