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Naga CathedralOne out of the several churches in the PhilippinesConstructed during the late 1850sReconstructed during the late 1900s

Some of the filipinos value religion.They go to church almost everyday.Devote their time at church for volunteer work.

(Metropolitan Cathedral of Saint John the Evangelist)

Barasoain Church

One of the oldest church in the PhilippinesIt was constructed in the early 1600s

It is located at Malolos, Bulacan.Barasoain is involve in the Philippine Revolution.

It served as the haven of the Congress

Ibalog festival is one example of a cultural festival in thePhilippines. It is perform in the Bicol Region on the month ofAugust. This festival Role plays an epic story by dancing,wearing masks, and wearing costumes so that they can mimicthe past actions of the heroes and villains during theirbattles in bicol.

I went to bicol for a 2 weeks during my vacation and II went to bicol for a 2 weeks during my vacation and Ienjoyed taking pictures of the festival. It has a lot ofcolors and interesting dance moves.

IBALONG FESTIVAL

TRicycleAnother mode of transportation in the Philippines

Commonly used by filipinos to travel shortdistances from one place to another

You can find tricycles almost anywhere you go.It can fit up to 5 people in one tricycle

KALESAHorse attached to a carriageThis is one type of job filipino can have.people can ride this and go to the destination they want.It can be found on different places in the Philippines.

I rode one before, it was a great experience.

JEEPNEY

Another mode of transportationAlso an occupation for others

Filipinos always use this kind of transportationto go from another place to another

ISAWDUGOBARBEQUE

Exotic foods that filipino love to eatChicken intestine, Chicken Head, Chicken feet,

pork blood, Pork intestines, Liver.

TAHOTaho is made from Soft Tofu, with brown sugar, and pearl Tapiocas. It is a comfort food in the philippines. Taho vendors usually sell this during 6 in the morning Taho is a staple food in the Philippines.

Other

street

foods

GreenMangoesWithShrimppaste

Kwek-kwekKikiamFish balltofu

Softdrinksin aplastic

At a very young age, they sell on the streetsso that they could earn some moneyfor their personal needs, like clothings, foodsand other neccessities.

Street chilD

Nakapaa(Walks barefoot)

Several kids plays outside while barefoot.Some kids go to school without any shoewear

Some people even elders don't own shoes.Some people don't even have the choice.

KAMAY(Eating with bare hands)

Some Filipinos eat with bare handsIt originated from the homo sapians

People from the past don't have spponsand forks They only use their bare hands

I sometimes eat using my hands*Not only Filipinos eat with bare hands.

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