World's Tourist Spot: PAGSANJAN FALLS(Philippines)

PAGSANJAN FALLS
                                                          

Pagsanjan Falls are one of the major tourist attractions in the region. Located in the province of Laguna. Originating from the municipality of Pagsanjan ,the falls are reached by a river trip on dugout canoe known locally as shooting the rapid. The town itself dates from early Spanish times and lies at the confluence of two rivers, the Balanac and the Bumbungan.
The waterfalls are actually located within the boundaries of Cavinti, Laguna but access by a boat originates from the town of Pagsanjan. On February 10, 2009, move by the ruling body of the town of Cavinti was submitted to the Sangguniang Bayan (legislature of municipalities in the Philippines) proposing the renaming of the falls to Cavinti Falls.
According to legend Pagsanjan Falls is rich in legendary lore. Long ago, recounts one legend, there were no falls. There were only the foliaged moorland, the Doppelganger Rivers, called Bumbungan and Balanac. On the eastern bank of the Bumbungan River lived two old brothers named Balubad and Magdapio. The two brothers enjoyed a country life of peace and happiness for many years. But one day disaster strike. A terrible deficiency brings damage and bereavement. No rains came for consecutive months. The soil became dried out as tinder. The blooming flowers and food plants withered and died, animals disappeared. The rivers, creeks, and mineral springs dried up. Not a solitary drop of uplifting precipitation fell from heaven.
Going upstream to the falls then gunfire the fast-moving water downstream through the verdant tropical ravine
Balubad and Magdapio suffered immensely. They prayed for rain day and night, but the gods did not heed their prayers. The older and weaker of the two brothers, Balubad, died of thirst. Magdapio, with a sorrowing heart, buried him on the slope of the mountain overlooking the river delta. This mountain is now called Balubad.
Left alone, Magdapio excruciatingly trekked to the upper region of the arid riverbed. He reached the high rocky cliffs, after a laborious voyage. To his absolute disenchantment, he found no water. In despair, he angrily hurled down his big cane among the rocks.
Unexpectedly, a spring bubbled on the blemish where the bamboo fell. Quickly it grew bigger. The fresh waters roared down the canyon walls, soon becoming a thriving waterfall. Amazed at the miracle, Magdapio fell on his knees and thanked the gods. He drank the cool water until he felt new force rolling in his blood. Thus, the falls of Pagsanjan emerged.