Philippines is known for having different treasures to be found.It is rich biodiversity as it's main tourist attraction. The most popular tourist spot and destinations here in the Philippines are beaches, mountains, islands, monuments, heritage towns and diving spots.Besides of tourist destinations, Foreign visits Philippines because of it's traditions which is festivals.
Here are some of the famous Festivals here in the Philippines
SINULOG FESTIVAL OF CEBU
The Sinulog-Santo Niño Festival is an annual cultural and religious festival held on the third Sunday of January in Cebu City, and is the centre of the Santo Niño Catholic celebrations in the Philippines. Wikipedia
MASSKARA FESTIVAL IN BACOLOD
The MassKara Festival is an annual festival with highlights held every fourth Sunday of October in Bacolod, Philippines. The most recent festival was held October 8-28, 2018. The festival sites include the Bacolod Public Plaza, the Lacson Tourism Strip and the Bacolod Government Center. Wikipedia
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ATI-ATIHAN FESTIVAL IN AKLAN
The Ati-Atihan Festival is a feast held annually in January in honor of the Santo Niño, Held on the third Sunday, in the town of Kalibo Philippines in the island of Panay originally came from Batan, Aklan, then adopted later by some neighboring towns. Wikipedia
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PANAGBENGA FESTIVAL
IN BAGUIO CITY
Panagbenga Festival is a month-long annual flower occasion occurring in Baguio City. The term is of Kankanaey origin, meaning "season of blooming". The festival, held in February, was created as a tribute to the city's flowers and as a way to rise up from the devastation of the 1990 Luzon earthquake. Wikipedia
DINAGYANG FESTIVAL IN ILOILO CITY
The Dinagyang Festival is a religious and cultural festival in Iloilo City, Philippines held on the 4th Sunday of January, or right after the Sinulog in Cebu and the Ati-Atihan Festival in Kalibo, Aklan. Wikipedia
Philippine National Costumes
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During the old days, Philippines is really known for the conservativity of its people. It was already shown through the kind of clothes that people wear those days— especially for the Filipinas. Filipino ladies are known for being a Maria Clara for wearing Baro’t Saya, while the Filipino gentlemen wore Barong Tagalog. Barong Tagalog is the Filipino National Custume for men. It is used as their upper garment, and to partner this, they also wore a traditional salakot as their hats. Baro’t Saya is the Filipino National Custume for women. The upper blouse that they use is called Baro, while their long skirt is called saya. Baro’t Saya is used as their casual or everyday attire. A Maria Clara dress or Filipiniana is elegant formal attire for women.These days, these National Customes are often only wore during Buwan ng Wika, every August, and also during Formal Events like Weddings (usually Barong).
HARANA
Serenade
A traditional way of courting a woman here in the Philippines. It is practiced since Spanish Era. It is a unique way of courtship that shows man’s love towards a woman.
Back in the days, when there was still no technology and internet, gentlemen perform Harana when they want to court a woman, they go to the woman’s house under the starry night just to serenade her, giving her gifts and singing her love songs, usually, they are accompanied with their friends. They do this with the use of instruments, commonly, a guitar.
Poetry and Lyricism are important in Harana, it adds creativity and romance in the act. Serenading is truly a great way to enter a woman’s heart. This shows how the past gentlemen unveil their efforts towards the woman they admire the most in a more respectful manner. Though these days, serenading is not that much practiced— but not completely gone—due to modernisation, it is still an important part of our culture that needs to be revived.
Life without Technology Most of the Philippine Traditional games are often creative and different from those of the other countries. It depicts how beautiful our tradition is. Due to the limited source of toys during the old days, the creativity of Filipino people lead them to creat a game that doesn’t need so much resources but the players or children themselves. They also use something that is just seen around their sorroundings. These shows how inventive, experimental, and clever, Filipinos are. Before internet was introduced here in our country, when afternoon arrives, the children are gradually coming out of their homes to play these games with their friends. These games helped to build friendship, sportmanship, and good health to the youths. These Traditional Games became their life before technology came.
Here are some examples of Traditional Games in the Philippines:
PATINTERO
Patintero, also known as harangang-taga or tubigan, is a traditional Filipino children's game. Along with tumbang preso, it is one of the most popular outdoor games played by children in the Philippines. Wikipedia
LUKSONG TINIK
Luksong tinik is a popular game in the Philippines. It is originated in Cabanatuan city, Philippines, played by two teams with equal numbers of players. Each team designates a leader, the nanay, while the rest of the players are called anak. The players chosen to be nanay are usually the ones who can jump the highest. Wikipedia
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SIPA
Sipa (lit. kick or to kick) is the Philippines' traditional native sport which predates Spanish rule. The game is related to Sepak Takraw. Similar games include Footbag net, Footvolley, Bossaball and Jianzi.Sipà - Wikipedia
TUMBANG PRESO
Tumbang preso, also known as tumba lata or bato lata, is a traditional Filipino children's game. It is usually played in backyards, parks, or in streets when there is little vehicular traffic. Wikipedia
LUKSONG BAKA
Luksong baka is a traditional Filipino game that originated from Bulacan. It involves a minimum of 3 players and a maximum of 10 players and involves them jumping over the person called the baka, the main goal of the players is to successfully jump over the baka without touching or falling over the baka. Wikipedia
Filipino foods
is known for its different kind of dishes it also has a different tastes and textures unlike to other Countries . Some of the foreigners sees it looks dull yet interesting and intriguing. But it is not only interesting and special because of its aroma ,flavours and tastes but with all the names they come up with are something to perk up your mind and your tongue .
Famous Foods in the Philippines
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Lechon
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Balot/Balut
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Adobo
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Sinigang
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Bangus
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Mangga
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Kakanin
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Halo-Halo
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Kare-Kare
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Bulalo