Hot Air Balloon Festival 2019

Families and individuals experienced another exciting and action-packed weekend at the recent Frontrow Hot Air Balloon Fest (HABF).

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Once again, Clark paved the way for the much anticipated annual event at the Clark Global City grounds.

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Guests got up-close the eye-popping, larger-than-life hot air balloons in all shapes and sizes from professional ballonists from different parts of the world.

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Some of the guests were even able to tick one item off their bucket list, when they got the chance to ride the tethered balloons.

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Night Glow
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Definitely of the most IG-worthy moments of their year!

Frontrow Hot Air Balloon Jam-packed weekend

This year’s HABF was filled with activities for guests at any age. Kids had a blast at the inflatable and slide attractions, magic show, bubble show, and cartoon character shows.

The adults got to enjoy a wide selection of food and shopping choices, and were treated to a nightly concert featuring some of the hottest local bands such as Slapshock on Friday, Kamikazee on Saturday and SM City Clark Castaway bands Ely Buendia, Hale, and Unique Salonga on Sunday.

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Motor Sports Event

Car and motor sports enthusiasts at the HABF

Car and motor sports enthusiasts had their treat at the Frontrow Hot Air Balloon Festival, as it is the host event of some of the most anticipated motor sports event, which include the National Drift Championship, National Slalom Series, Philippine Rally cross Series, and Philippine Autocross Championship Series. The Philippine Autocross Championship series was dominated by Carlos Anton (37.61 in FWD Class), Inigo Anton (38.05 in FWD Class), Estefano Rivera (38.27 in FWD Class), Jevoy Moreno (39.80 in EMC Class), and Mikko Briones (39.88 in EMB Class), who were named Overall Top 5.

Rally Cross Winners

Rally Cross winners are, Choy Mabunay, Harly David, and Tygr Espino for Group 1; Steve Acayan, Paul Santos, and Mon Dimapilis for Group 2; Louie Camacho, Mon Dimapilis, and Paul Santos for Group 3; John Dizon, Marvin Susara, and Paul Santos for Group 4; Johnsy Reyes, David Feliciano, and Charlie Cruz for Open Class; JC David, Jerome Arcenas, and Allan Sarmiento for UV Class; Aldrich Garcia and Keanu Dominado for AWD Class; Jun Magno and Raab Hizon for RWD Class.

Frontrow Hot Air Balloon Festival Dance Competition

Frontrow Hot Air Balloon Festival Dance Competition

Additionally, the Frontrow Hot Air Balloon Festival was also the event that hosted the dance competition that gathered 11 dance groups from different cities. Bagging the 3rd place is United Boys from Pampanga, 2nd place was cornered by Junior FMD Extreme from Marikina, while another group from Marikina, Kingdom Warriors, took home the 1st place slot.

Gab Valenciano for Frontrow Hot Air Balloon Festival Dance Competition

The winners were adjudged as the best by a panel of experts in the field of dance, including Gab Valenciano an award winning dancer, music producer and performer, he is also the a creative director and top earner for Frontrow International; Tet Andolong, a former Dyna Dancer and the editor of the Motoring, Property and Journey sections of Business Mirror; and Samantha Regino former street, jazz and contemporary dancer and the present marketing manager of Backstage Events.

Jacquelou Colitoy is one of the founders of buzzsetter.com. She is a Nurse by profession and has been blogging since 2008. At the age of 20, she started exploring instagrammable places, discovering fascinating cultures, trying various cuisines, and taking amazing photos from local and international travel destinations.
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