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Table of Contents
A TRIP TO NAYONG PILIPINO........................................................................................2
SOUTHERN TAGALOG AND CENTRAL LUZON REGIONS..................................2
Batangas.....................................................................................................................2
Meycawayan...............................................................................................................3
Paete, Laguna.............................................................................................................3
BICOL REGION.............................................................................................................3
Mount Mayon/Casagwa Ruins...................................................................................3
VISAYAN REGION.......................................................................................................4
Cebu............................................................................................................................4
MINDANAO AND SULU REGION..............................................................................4
Muslim Mosque..........................................................................................................4
MOUNTAIN PROVINCE REGION..............................................................................5
Banawe Rice Terraces................................................................................................5
Bibliography........................................................................................................................6

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A TRIP TO NAYONG PILIPINO

Going to and coming from the Manila International airport, one will pass by

and undoubtedly notice a vast tract of land with min mountains and houses that

are arranged far apart, separated by floral plants and fruit-bearing trees. This

interesting place is called “Nayong Pilipino,” or the Philippine Cultural Village. It

is a beautiful showcase of Philippine culture, industries, and scenic spots. At this

place, one not only gets a good glimpse of Philippine history and geography but

also of the finest products of Filipino craftsmanship. Cottage products are on

display and for sale in all the houses found in the village.

Nayong Pilipino is divided into six regions or villages, namely: Southern

Tagalog and Central Luzon, Bicol, Visayas, Mindanao, Mountain Province,

Northern Luzon and Ilocos.

SOUTHERN TAGALOG AND CENTRAL LUZON REGIONS

Batangas
This region gives a bird’s eye view of a local government center with a

typical Philippine town plaza, a town hall, and houses that serve as stores for its

products. One nipa-roofed house offers beautifully hand-embroidered pina and

just cloths from Batangas suitable for “barong Tagalog” and woman's dresses.

Embroidered tablecloths, napkins, and different sizes of noted “balisong” are

displayed there, too.1

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Meycawayan
In another house are the popular jewelry of Meycawayan. Rings of gold,

silver and stainless steel, and stones of all kinds – fancy, fake and genuine – are

on sale here. The prices range from a minimal one peso to thousands of pesos.

Paete, Laguna
Undoubtedly noticeable is the house of bamboo, so called because

everything is made of bamboo – the posts, stairs, windows, walls, floor and

raters. Even the room divider and the curtains are made of bamboo. Displayed

here is the artistic and skillful woodcarving from Paete, Laguna.

There are beautiful figurines of various sorts and sizes, household wars and

ornamental wall decors.

BICOL REGION

Mount Mayon/Casagwa Ruins

In this region, one will be attracted by the replicas of the famous Mount

Mayon and the Cagsawa Ruins. Mayon Volcano is known for its beauty, it being

a perfect cone. It is said that during one of Mr. Mayon’s eruptions, the entire

town of Cagsawa was buried. What was left was only the belfry tower of the

church, now called the Cagsawa Ruins.

Bicol is the foremost abaca-producing region. From abaca are made

niceties like placemats, rugs, bags, hats, and other useful things. One very

valuable product made from abaca fiber is the big strong rope call Manila hemp,

which made Manila famous in foreign countries

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In this region are made beautiful, white-painted rattan furniture, very

elegant for the porches, and also sweetened pili nuts both available in the

representative Bicol houses.

VISAYAN REGION

Cebu
The first thing that attracts one’s attention in this region is the model of

Magellan’s Cross in Cebu. Historically significant, the planting of this cross

meant the bringing of Christianity to the Island.

In one of the houses in this region, one sees the wonderful capiz shell

crafts. Various kinds of shell are made into elegant chandeliers of pure white or

varied colors, lampshades, bags, and even curtains.

MINDANAO AND SULU REGION

Muslim Mosque
Dominating the region of Mindanao and Sulu is a red minaret of a Muslim

mosque, which is the place of worship of their Muslim god, Allah.

Small houses built above water, similar to those in Sulu, surround the

mosque. Here are sold coral products, necklaces made of shells. Muslim hats,

dress materials call malong and batik. There are also colorful vintas (sailboats

used by the people of Jolo) which one may turn for a spin around a small lake.

Panamin House

At the Panamin house are collections of gongs, vases, lamps, jewel boxes

and many other items made of brass.

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MOUNTAIN PROVINCE REGION

Banawe Rice Terraces

In this region can be found a replica of the world-renowned Banawe Rice

Terraces and some authentic Ifugao huts. several Igorot families actually live in

these huts, and there is always an Igorot woman available to demonstrate hand-

loon weaving. Displayed are Igorot carvings, cloths, dresses, chalecos blouses,

pants, headbands, and headgear, all woven by hand in Lepanto.

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Bibliography

World Development Report 1991. The Philippine Tourism. New

York: Oxford University Press, 1991

Tullao, Tereso Jr. Unawain Natin Ang Ekonomiya ng Pilipinas.

Quezon City: National Bookstore, 1999.

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