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Folk Arts Theatre (The Tanghalang Francisco Balagtas)

Folk Arts Theatre (The Tanghalang Francisco Balagtas)

by Jhaypee Guia on July 20, 2012
Folk Arts Theater is also known as The Tanghalang Francisco Balagtas. It is one of the performance venues of the Cultural Center of the Philipines.
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Cultural Center of the Philippines

Cultural Center of the Philippines

by Jhaypee Guia on July 20, 2012
The Cultural Center of the Philippines, also known as CCP Complex, is a government owned and controlled corporation established to provide a home for the preservation, promotion and development of Philippine art and culture.
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Nayong Pilipino Park (Pasay)

Nayong Pilipino Park (Pasay)

by Jhaypee Guia on July 20, 2012
Nayong Pilipino is a theme park where one can visit an enticing country with 7,107 islands in just one day. The parkland is a replica of the six major regions of the archipelago and is enlivened by the astonishing diversity of 111 linguistic, cultural, and racial groups.
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Marikina's Chinese Pagoda

Marikina's Chinese Pagoda

by Jhaypee Guia on July 19, 2012
The greater part of the populace of Marikina during the mid-1700s were Mestizo de Sangley (Chinese Mestizo). They came to Marikina upon the invitation of the Jesuits to help in establishing a hacienda which was named after the patron saint of farmers, San Isidro de Labrador.
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Bahay Tsinoy

Bahay Tsinoy

by Jane Dacumos on July 19, 2012
After the much awarded bilingual children’s educational television program Pinpin, Kaisa Para sa Kaunlaran, Inc., a non-profit organization co-founded by Teresita Ang-See, envisioned the project to provide another venue for advocating patriotism to the Philippines and promoting cultural identity and understanding between the local Chinese and Filipino communities.
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A Hidden Gem at Kaban ng Hiyas in Mandaluyong

A Hidden Gem at Kaban ng Hiyas in Mandaluyong

by Jane Dacumos on July 18, 2012
Mandaluyong is a very progressive and bustling Philippine city that still firmly holds on to its rich history and colorful culture. One of its proudest attractions is the Kaban Ng Hiyas ng Lungsod Ng Mandaluyong, a must-see destination when you are in the city.
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Bulungan at Tanong Fish Market

Bulungan at Tanong Fish Market

by Jane Dacumos on July 18, 2012
Hearing about the unique market in Malabon has caught my attention and curiosity. It is quite interesting because their way of fish trading is different from the others, and it is well-preserved through the years. Do you want to experience their native fish trading called “bulungan” in Malabon?
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Celebrating the Bountiful Rice Culture of Ifugao

Celebrating the Bountiful Rice Culture of Ifugao

by Jhaypee Guia on July 17, 2012
Ifugao culture revolves around rice, which is considered a prestigious crop. There is an elaborate and complex array of rice culture feasts inextricably linked with taboos and intricate agricultural rites, from rice cultivation to rice consumption.
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Treasure Cove of Makati at Ayala Museum

Treasure Cove of Makati at Ayala Museum

by Jane Dacumos on July 17, 2012
Ayala Museum is an art and history museum considered one of the most important private institutions of Philippine art and culture. It holds the finest collections of dioramas of Philippine history and works of renowned Filipino painters. Here are some of its collections:
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Salt-Making Industry in Las Piñas City

Salt-Making Industry in Las Piñas City

by Jane Dacumos on July 17, 2012
In the 18th century, salt-making technology was introduced to the fishing village known as Las Piñas using solar dry beds. Over time, hundreds of hectares surrounding the old town were converted into salt beds known as “irasan”.
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