Legazpi City (locally spelled as Legaspi), in the heart of the Bicol Region, is the home of the peerless cone-shaped Mayon Volcano and the jump- off point to the world- famous Whaleshark interaction in Donsol (locally known as Butanding). The months of April and October mark the colorful festivals, trade fairs, exhibits and pageants in Legazpi City namely, Ibalong and Magayon Festival.