Located on the eastern shores of Manila Bay, Manila is the capital city of Philippines and also the central hub of thriving metropolitan area.

Occupying a land area of nearly 38.55 sq km, Manila is a popular tourist destination. This major tourist inflow is supported by the fact that the city of Manila is in close proximity of three important cities, Hong Kong, Kuala Lumpur and Singapore. Besides, the city also houses several unique attractions like, Rizal Park, Malacanang Palace, San Agustin Church, Las Pinas and the National Museum of the Philippines.

Manila is a land of festivities. The city events and festivals represent a religiously and culturaly diverse society. While some festivals, like the post-harvest celebrations mark the traditional following of the city, others are celebrated exclusively for attracting the tourists. Two such events are the Cinemanila - a two week long International Film Festival and Fete de la Musique de Manila - a significant music festival inviting bands from more than sixty locations of Manila.

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