MANILA, Philippines - From Thursday up to Sunday, February 21 to 24, paragliders, skydivers, helicopters, kites, jets, and hot air balloons take to the sky for the 18th Philippine International Hot Air Balloon Fiesta.

15 different countries are participating in this year's event. It marks the "biggest participation in the history of the Philippine Hot Air Balloon Fiesta," to date, according to the Bases Conversation and Development Authority president and CEO Arnel Paciano D. Casanova.

Here's a slideshow of fresh photos from the big event that ends this Sunday. - Rappler.com