It always feels so good to be back in Impasugong, the captivating town in the heart of Bukidnon, Philippines, which made my visit worthwhile every time.
Perhaps I got another memorable weekend experience as I had the chance to explore the place once more from another angle as I visited the Impasugong Tourism Center.
Did you know that Impasugong is also home to several stunning tourist structures and monuments?
As engraved on its landmark, it said that per the ordinance appearing on it, Impasugong was declared a Tribal Capital of Bukidnon and it is also a Mountain Tourism Capital of the province.
I may have been traveling here many times but sad to say that I failed to take candid shots of its State of the art monument.
Perhaps it is not only known for its breathtaking views and lush paradise but there is more to this town than just its amazing nature.
When I decided to have a quick visit, I had a wonderful experience for at the heart of its Tourism Center stands a magnificent monument known as Panika.
Have you ever wondered what Panika is? Aside from being a symbol of promoting tourism in Impasugong, Panika is a state-of-the-art masterpiece that reflected the vibrant cultures and traditions of this enchanting destination.
As every visitor always says that Panika is a symbol of pride and unity for the people of Impasugong as shown in the tribal monument that was holding each other's hands.
Yes, the monuments were holding hands and I felt so happy as I look at their beautiful tribal faces.
And that it is like a representation of the town's resilience, cultural heritage, and aspirations for a prosperous future being a beacon of hope as it becomes progressive over time. Undeniably, Impasugong is very attractive to tourists, inviting visitors with its breathtaking natural beauty.
I have been dwelling in Bukidnon for three decades but due to passing another route, I have missed the opportunity to see the testament to the town's rich history and culture.
But when I explored the place on a weekend, I had the biggest smiles although I looked like a dwarf when I took a photo at the huge state-of-the-art monument.
As I arrived at the place, many tourists were taking selfies and groupies at the spot so I waited for a while so that I could feel the moment and capture the spot without photo bombers. But I failed for every time I take a selfie, there were people behind my back.
Nevertheless, I got the chance to capture its views from different angles, and here are some of the shots as I got to go near the Panika.
The Panika was standing huge, tall, and resilient that even displaying contemporary and indigenous design elements. I so love its vibrant colors in black, white, red, and yellow, with shades of Earth colors.
I have seen the monument gracefully standing that even depicted the diverse culture of Impasugong with all the Lumad and tribal traditions. And surely it also reflects its beautiful history that led to progress at present.
And that it is attracting visitors from far and wide. The monument serves as a focal point within the Tourism Center.
When you are eager to go to the very famous tourist spot of Bukidnon which is Lover’s Lane, this huge monument will serve as your landmark.
As I went across the street, I found more monuments near the spot, that even displayed great treasures of Impasugong. And here are the tribal photos showing the lifestyle of the people of Impasugong.
It is located at the center of the street, on another intersection that showed the place is one of the food baskets in Mindanao along with the very big Earthen Jar.
Many fruits and vegetables were present on the monument and it made me remember my childhood days when I experienced a basket full of either fruit or vegetable harvest.
And as I went back to the State of the Art monument, I felt happy as I captured its view.
Along the spot are benches and elegant flowers that I so love. Meanwhile, I captured a combination of pink shade and white flowers.
Not only the huge Panika, but the other amazing monuments portraying the cowboy and a bull, provided a space for cultural displays. Here are some shots of the place with other monuments.
There is more to explore in Impasugong. And if one day, your feet lead you here, you will always pass by these huge monuments.
I must say that all of the monuments standing on the spot had displayed exhibitions and festivals that encourage every visitor to explore not only for standing tall and proud structures but for all the wonders of Impasugong, such as majestic waterfalls, lush mountains, and other scenic landscapes.
Perhaps I was so delighted as I witness its magnificent design. Finally, I was able to capture a priceless moment that left a beautiful mark on a day of my life for its majestic presence on a wonderful weekend.
Disclaimer: All texts and pictures are my own unless otherwise stated.
