In the face of impossible odds, people who love this country can change it. ― Barack Obama
Happy Day, Steemit Fretz!
Despite, the things that have been happening in my country, I would still say without hesitation that it’s more fun in the Philippines!
As I mentioned on my previous posts, tourism has been a big part on the source of livelihood for my countrymen. This is why I always want to do something for them through writing and highlight each and every place that I go to.
Currently, we have 7,107 islands. Definitely, you’ll never get bored in my country and you will always find something fun to do.
Why the Philippines?
1. Festivals/Fiestas
We have over a hundred of festivals that are being celebrated in my country. Both local and international tourists would even go all out and visit that place or city just to witness these celebrations. One that I am most proud of is the Sinulog Festival, here in Cebu. It is is celebrated in on the third Sunday in January.
SINULOG is a traditional dance ritual to show adoration and honor to the miraculous Santo Niño
Majority of the festivals here in the Philippines highlight the cultural shows during the day and a street party at night. Where the government spares a long street of party music and people can enjoy their booze and party all night long.
2. Awesome Beaches
For some tourists, they call the Philippines a beach paradise. They are absolutely right. The number of awesome beaches is something that is hard for me to count because if you only stay here for a month or so to visit, you will never be able to see all of them.
I’ve had my first-hand experience on some of them and I still want to go back and experience them all over again. Some of those that I visited are in Coron and Puerto Princesa Palawan, Panglao in Bohol, Alcoy in Cebu, Camotes Island, Malapascua Island, Bantayan Island and many more.
3. Pinoy Delicacies
Every region you visit is quite a delectable experience. Pinoy food is so diverse with a bit of European, American and Oriental culinary tastes. You’ll also find tons of seafood, ideal for seafood lovers.
Two of those dishes and are tourist favorites are Chicken or Pork Adobo (pork or chicken seasoned with vinegar & soy sauce and the Kare-Kare, a beef stew that has a peanut sauce as a main ingredient.
However, if you want to be more adventurous you can try our street food. You’re safest bet is the pork barbecue and you can go extreme and try our chicken heart, gizzard, intestine or liver barbecue.
Another one and is the most recommended if it’s your first time is the balot.
Balot is a boiled developing embryo, here in the Philippines we use a duck egg. You need to eat it out of its shell.
4. Filipino Spirit and Hospitality
Each and every place you go, you’ll be welcomed with a smile. I would proudly describe a Filipino’s Spirit as very warm, very caring and extremely fun. Pinoys are pretty proud of our country, and we’re always happy to give tourists a hand when they need help.
No matter where you are, even if some pinoys don’t really speak that fluent English, their willingness to help is infinite. You will get lost but you will always find people who would be willing to give you a hand when you are in need.
Bayanihan- This is a Pinoy word that refers to the community spirit and unity.
