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Talks on culture and the arts are boring if you are not an art aficionado. The Cultural Center of the Philippines, however, attempts to prove that wrong.
More commonly referred to as simply CCP, the Cultural Center comes up with creative and fun ways to promote culture and the arts among Filipinos. Since it was established on September 8, 1969, it has drawn the best Filipino artists and a number of world-famous …
The Philippines is home to a number of animal and plant species that are unique in the world. It is a tropical archipelago that is made up of 7,107 islands. In an effort to showcase the vast and beautiful array of Philippine animal and plant life, the Manila Zoological and Botanical Garden was established in 1959 in the heart of Manila’s tourist belt. Simply referred to by locals as Manila Zoo, it is one of the oldest zoos in Asia and one of the most popular places to visit while in Manila.
Although the Manila Zoo has improved through the years, much is still desired when it comes to cleanliness, orderliness, and care of animals. Many of the animals are obviously not fed well and the zoo has been receiving so many criticisms and very bad reviews. And …
The most important tree for Filipinos is the coconut palm tree. In the Philippines, it is referred to as the “Tree of Life”, because the Filipino people are benefitting so much from it. The coconut provides food, fuel and lumber. This is why the Coconut Palace is an important piece of Philippine architecture that was built to honor the humble but very helpful coconut tree.
Also called “Tahanang Pilipino” (Filipino Home), the Coconut Palace is like no other home that has ever been built in the world. It is made completely from coconut lumber and other local Philippine materials. While it is supposed to represent the creativity and …
Manila is many things to many people. If you are feeling nostalgic, historical tourist spots and museums abound for you; if you are young and always on the go, visit Manila’s huge malls and bars that never go to sleep; and if you love good theater plays, there are a number of ways to experience theater in Manila.
The three most popular theater experiences that you can find are the Cultural Center of the Philippines, Folk Arts Theater and Paco Park. …
When in Manila and looking for cool places to visit and things you can do without spending too much, you might want to visit three interesting tourist destinations that just happen to all be along one jeepney route: Rizal Park, the Carfel Seashell Museum and Malate Church. Having all three of these on one commute path definitely makes it easy for tourists, especially those navigation-challenged travelers. Best of all, the three destinations are practically nonnegotiable sites to visit when it comes to sightseeing in the Philippine capital.
What better way to start your inexpensive tour than from the most important tourist spot in Manila, Rizal Park? More popularly known by Filipinos as Luneta, this park is dedicated to Dr. Jose Rizal, national hero of the Philippines. At the heart of Luneta is a bronze …
Intramuros is one of the most popular and nostalgic tourist spots in Manila. There is so much history here. This site, whose name in Spanish literally means “within the walls”, is an entire city within a century-old wall made from stone blocks. The wall was built by the Spanish when the Philippines was under Spanish rule. It is 8-feet thick and 22-feet tall, covering 64 hectares of land. Every Filipino has visited the city within the walls at least once in his or her lifetime, either as part of a school field trip or touring a friend from a foreign country. Any tourist on a tour package in Manila or a foreigner visiting a friend or relative is sure to be taken to Intramuros.
Manila is the busiest city in the Philippines. Yet amidst the modern developments and industrialization, Intramuros has preserved its original Spanish colonial atmosphere. Old buildings and roads show old Spanish architectural designs. The nostalgia is exactly what makes the place special, although there are now Jollibee burger chains and Starbucks inside, as well as a modern golf course. …