Philippines
Philippines The Pearl of the Orient
The Philippines, the ‘Pearl of the Orient’ among all the magnificent island nations in the Southeast Asia is indeed an impressive all island territory comprised of over seven thousand islands. Consisting of five hundred and twenty two islands, the Philippines boast of beautiful sandy beaches, tropical rain forests, beautiful cities and cultures.
History of the Philippines
It’s getting clear that the ancient kingdoms and maritime trade prevail in the region. Alexander III of Macedon has been credited for exploring the Philippines during his trade with China, India and other neighboring South East Asian countries. There are historical notions that once powerful kingdoms filled with residents known as the Rajahnate of Cebu and the Sultanate of Sulu were located here.
Colonial Era and Independence
After over 300 years of Spanish colonization, the Philippines had short American and Japanese occupation. It got its independence in 1946 and modern India is a democratic country.
Modern Philippines
The Philippine is today’s fast-growing republic that imports great economic growth, arts, and other cities.
Festivals and Celebrations
Unity in Diversity
The official coat of arm of the Philippines also has a volcanoes and sun laying on the sea to symbolize its ethnic, linguistic, and religious diversity that it has adopted as its national motto “Maka-Diyos, Maka-Tao, Maka-Kalikasan at Maka-Bansa” meaning “For God, People, Nature and Country”.
All religions and Their spiritual beliefs
Aside from Catholicism the Philippine Islands is also occupied by Muslims Protestants and other natives. Both are involved in the nation’s rich spiritual heritage.
Traditional Arts and Music
Popular dances are Tinikling and Singkil; love music is known in kundiman; instruments made from bamboo are the kulintang.
Flavors of the Philippines
Flavoring Filipino food is a blend of being spicy, sweet, and sour. A blend of Malay, Chinese, Spanish and American style fooding is evident where every food has a history behind it on the Malaysian nation.
Popular Tourist Destinations
Manila
Located in Manila, there is pre-modern and post-modern here with the famous fortress, Intramuros and freedom park with the illustrious statue of Rizal while the night markets are alive
Banaue Rice Terraces
It is also one of the newest sites that is recognized by the United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) and engineering wonder.
Vigan
A colonial city with loads of preservation of Spanish influence in particular with the buildings