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A Detailed Itinerary Trip To Cebu
A Detailed Itinerary Trip To Cebu
A Detailed Itinerary Trip To Cebu
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San Carlos Museum- The San Carlos Museum in San Carlos University
displays different archeological finds, such as artifacts of the first
settlers in the area which are the Lamchin Indians , ethnic art,
botanical and zoological specimens.
Bohol Countryside Tour- The Bohol Countryside Tour takes you on a
memorable and fun-filled trip to Bohol's tourist attractions such as the
world-renowned Chocolate Hills. Visit historical and cultural landmarks
like the Blood Compact Shrine and Baclayon Church, then go
sightseeing at the Chocolate Hills and Man Made Forest. Spend some
relaxing time with the enchanting Loboc River Cruise. Also meet the
cute tarsiers, the world's smallest primates.
Otap- An oval-shaped puff pastry. The surface of the Otap looks very
crumpled and is sprinkled with sugar that has somewhat hardened on
the top. The crumpled look of the Otap is what makes it very fragile
and easily to break into bits of pieces when you bite it. This sugarsprinkled biscuit is something light and not too sweet that you can
consume a couple of pieces to satisfy your hunger.
Ampao- This delicacy is famous in Carcar City, Cebu and is the local
version of rice crispies bind by sugar syrup and are formed in thick
bars.
Rosquillos- The cookies are circular in shape with flower-like edges and
a ring shaped hole in the center.Very light yet sweet and fun to eat.
Kids would surely enjoy eating this.
Danggit- It is a salted dried fish that is best paired with hot rice and
dipped in vinegar. This should be deep fried to achieve that crispiness.
BOHOL
Broa- A cookie, native from Baclayon, soft in texture that literally melts in
your mouth once you take a bite. It is light and crisp, perfect for snacks with
milk, coffee or hot chocolate. It is also recommended in making Mango
Refrigerator Cake.
Biko- A famous Filipino recipe and can be seen in almost all Filipino
celebrations. It is made of glutinous rice, coconut milk, sugar (latik).
Calamay- This is one of the must-try treats when visiting Bohol. Though
calamay is known across that country (with other names), nothing beats the
Calamay from Jagna, enclosed in a coconut shell and sealed with a red band.
It is a concoction of glutinous rice, sugar, coconut milk and some peanuts.
Peanut
Kisses- This is a signature Boholano recipe and only here you can find
cookies shaped like a miniature Chocolate Hills (the famous attraction of
Bohol) or Hershey Kisses. It is basically made of high-quality peanuts and
eggs, baked crisp to bring that nutty crunch in every bite. Every department
stores and souvenir shops have displays of these delicious pasalubongs.
Torta- Merienda time is torta time. In Bohol you can taste one of the besttasting tortas in the country. Torta means cake in Spanish. It is soft, fluffy,
moist and easy to swallow.
7. OTHER TOURISM PRODUCTS
CEBU
Hand-crafted guitars- cebu hand-crafted guitars courtesy of DOST. The
6-string is mostly the most used instrument among all other musical
instruments. I can say this since most people that I know knows how to
play it well. And when it comes to guitars, the island of Cebu is not
stranger.
Tuba- Tuba or coconut wine, has been in the lives of many Filipinos, and
that includes Cebuanos, for a long-time now. Today, we have indulged
ourselves in the internationally acclaimed liquors like gins, vodkas,
rhums and the popular beer. This, however, depends if one can
stomach such liquid into going all-out overnight.
Wood Carvings- There are also many religious carvings and larger
pieces that are either life size sculptures or items of furniture made
form a single piece of wood.
The type of wood is a big determining factor in the cost of a wood
carving. There are many types of wood with the most expensive being
Kamagong (also known as Ebony or Black Ivory).
BOHOL
Bohols hand-made products include bags, decors, house accessories,
floor mats, fashion accessories, hats, baskets and other materials.
Souvenir items are also available for those who want to own something
memorable that would remind them of the province of Bohol. There are
t-shirts about Bohol, keychains and many more.
8. CULTURE
CEBU
Cebu City is a significant cultural centre in the Philippines. The imprint of
Spanish and Roman Catholic culture is evident. The city's most famous
landmark is Magellan's Cross. This cross, now housed in a chapel, is reputed
to have been planted by Ferdinand Magellan (Ferno Magalhes) when he
arrived in the Philippines in 1521. It was encased in hollow tindalo wood in
1835 upon the order of the Augustinian Bishop Santos Gmez Maraon to
prevent devotees from taking it home chip by chip. The same bishop restored
the present template or kiosk, located at the present Magallanes street
between the City Hall and Colegio del Santo Nio. Revered by Filipinos, the
Magellan's Cross is a symbol of Christianity in the Philippines.
A few steps away from the Magellan's Cross is the Basilica Minore del Santo
Nio (Church of the Holy Child). This is an Augustinian church elevated to the
rank of Basilica in 1965 during the 400th year celebrations of Christianity in
the Philippines, held in Cebu. The church, which was the first to be
established in the islands, is built of hewn stone and features the country's
oldest relic, the figure of the Santo Nio de Ceb (Holy Child of Cebu). This
KADAGUAN SA MACTAN-Literally translated into Victory in Mactan, this oneday celebration on April 27 features a one-day re-enactment of the historic
Battle of Mactan, when forces of Cebuano chieftain Lapulapu defeated the far
more technologically advanced troops of Portuguese explorer Ferdinand
Magellan.
BOHOL
The Boholano culture is much like the culture of the Philippines. It is based on
the majority population of Austronesian or Malayo-Polynesian people on the
island. There are influences from indigenous Melanesian people such as the
Eskaya tribe, and from the colonizing Spanish and trade with Mexico. There is
also influence in the culture from China and other Asian countries.
The echoes of history resound in Bohol. Bohol is also a land of history, a land
of heroes. The Blood Compact between Miguel Lopez de Legazpi and Datu
Sikatuna, the Longest Revolt against Spanish Colonialism led by Francisco
Dagohoy these are just but two important historical chapters in Philippine
history, contributing to the shaping of Filipino nationhood through the
courage, patriotism, creativity, sense of brotherhood, and commitment of our
Boholano heroes and statesmen.