WHEN EAST MEETS WEST

The Filipino people have a

distinct Asian background,

with a strong Western

tradition. The modern

Filipino culture developed

through influence from

Chinease traders, Spanish

conquistadors, and

American rulers.

II's more fun in the Philippines!

UNIQUE
PHILIPPINE
CULTURES
Only in the Philippines!
 Sinulog Festival in Cebu Infamous Boodle Fight
Head down south to the Queen City and
Recently, this bear hand eating style culinary experience
experience this fiesta in the Philippines
The Philippines that celebrates Cebu’s patron saint— Santo
is gaining popularity not just in Philippines but as well as

42,000
Niño. Sinulog is one of the 10 examples of overseas like in New York, UAE and even in New Zealand.

held over religious festivals in the Philippines. This is

In a Boodle Fight usually food are served on top of a
a week-long event that is done with

festivals including processions, parties, concerts, colorful and

table lined with banana leaves. Rice is placed in the

lively street dancing, irresistible drum middle and viands are either served on top or on the sides

both major and beats, and parades!

of the rice. Water jugs are also placed on the side used

Ati-Atihan Festival in Aklan for washing your hands just before the “fight” happens.
minor fun
During a Boodle Fight no utensils are used. It is expected

Witness a crazy but the good kind of

festivities! crazy festival dances in the Philippines
that you eat with bare hands called kamayan, so this is

when you attend the Ati-Atihan Festival. definitely not a fine dining experience. But its' way much

If you plan to visit Boracay in January,

more exciting to do this! Rather than those ones that have
you might as well watch the locals
multiple sets of cutleries and glassware in front of you,
masquerading as Negritos in colorful

costumes, dancing, and chanting “Hala this is more fun. Just remember that if you’re slow, you will

Bira!” in Aklan for their Festival.

definitely run out of food!