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actION-packed: Summer is here and what could be more exciting than taking part in any of these hot events (CLOCKWISE FROM LEFT), the “Till Death Do Us Part” music festival; PhilFest 2013 in Tampa, Florida; and the 7th Boracay International Dragon Boat Festival.
Summertime HooplaS The year’s hottest months are almost upon us, and what could be more apt than to give you a quick guide to exciting events that will make those blistery days sizzle. So go ahead and have a blast! ROck the heat The 13th installation of Pulp Summer Slam is coming this April 27. Entitled “Till Death Do Us Part,” rock fans will come together to see local and international bands, such as Coheed and Cambria, As I Lay Dying, Circa Survive, and more. The muchrevered music festival presented by Pulp Live World Productions Inc. will be held at the Amoranto Stadium, Quezon City. www. SMTickets.com; www.facebook.com/SeeYouAtTheSLAM a FIeSta IN FlORIda Filipinos in Tampa, Florida, will hold PhilFest 2013, the 18th annual celebration of Filipino culture and fun. Celebrate and stay in touch with the Philippines with food specialties from different provinces, dance competitions, exhibits, crafts, and other special events that illustrate our cultural lineage with a modern twist. Hosted by the Philippine Cultural Foundation Inc. (PCFI), the festival will be held from April 5 to 7 at the Philippine Cultural Enrichment Complex and the Bayanihan Arts and Events Center located at 14301 Nine Eagles Drive, Tampa, Florida. www. pcfitampa.org Race OF the dRaGON Paddlers will make their way to Boracay’s pristine shores for the
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7th Boracay International Dragon Boat Festival on April 25–27, led by the Boracay Island Paddlers Association (BIPA). From the island’s white sands, audiences will witness participants from across the globe cut their boats through the clear waters—an event that promises excitement, thrill, and camaraderie. www. boracaydragonboat.ph; www.facebook.com/292219274711 a SpRINt wIth the StaRS Get a chance to run with the biggest names in Philippine basketball with PBA’s Run with the Fans 2013. On its 4th year, the fun run is dedicated to children battling the “Big C,” raising funds for young cancer patients at the Cancer and Hematology Center of the Philippine Children’s Medical Center. The event will be held on April 21 at the Fontera Verde (Tiendesitas), Ortigas Ave., Pasig City. www.facebook.com/PBArunforacause SlIceS OF aSIa Foodies from all over the world are invited to “live, love, and eat” at the International Food Exhibition (IFEX) Philippines 2013. Relaunching itself as “Asia’s Ethnic Food and Ingredients Show,” guests will find an impressive selection of fresh, organic products from the Philippines, China, India, Vietnam, Thailand, Japan, Korea, Singapore, Malaysia, Brunei, Indonesia, Taiwan, and Turkey. Over 700 exhibitors are expected on May 16–19 at the SMX Convention Center, Pasay City. www.ifexphilippines. com/ifex2013 MOtOR Up, MaNIla Car enthusiasts should rev up their engines and drive by this year’s Manila International Auto Show as it will feature brand new cars and concept models, first-class auto parts from top automotive brands, a motorsports clinic, test drives, and demos. The country’s biggest motoring and driving event happens on April 4–7 at the World Trade Center, Pasay City. www.worldbex. com/Event/Mias n