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MOUNT
BANAHAW
Another
popular destination, specially during the Lent period,
is Mount Banahaw, an extinct volcano which rises
2,100 meters above sea level.
Banahaw
towers over the southeastern towns of Laguna and Quezon.
Revered as a mystical mountain, Banahaw has become a
sanctuary for different religious cults. Up on Banahaw's
leafy slopes live members of various religious sects
who adhere to what seems to be a mixture of Catholicism,
Buddhism, the cabala, animism and other forms of pagan
worship. Down below, in the foothill towns, dwell amulet-makers,
soothsayers, faith healers, diviners and dedicated UFO
watchers.
Banahaw
comes alive during the Lent when various religious sects
re-enact the passion of Jesus Christ.
People
ascend to Mount Banahaw to experience its cool weather,
bathe in its hot springs or simply stand amazed at the
sight of nature's beauty.
Mount
Banahaw can be reached from both east and west. From
the east, the ascent starts in Lucban, Quezon, while
from the west, in Dolores, Laguna. For both climbs,
it is advisable to have a guide to ensure a safe trip.
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