SIKAT | NURTURING CHILDREN WITH CULTURES AND TRADITIONS

Philippines have 7,100 islands and home of many tribes. In every place there are traditions and cultures to follow. Modernization is very fast like here in the Philippines. New trends of outfit, high-tech gadgets and civilization are very fast paced. What will happen if our traditions and cultures will fade? How can we help to preserve our cultures and traditions?

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LAKE SEBU ZIPLINE: MY FEAR CONQUERED

If you already tried the longest zipline in the Philippines then you also have to try the highest zipline, not only in the Philippines but in Asia. Lake Sebu is known for its majestic waterfalls and considered to have the highest zipline in Asia. Many tourists from around the world are visiting Lake Sebu to enjoy the cool climate, attractive mountains, and the tour around the lake. This is the reason why Lake Sebu was dubbed as the “Summer Capital of Southern Mindanao”.

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MOUNTAIN LOG RESORT: LOTUS FLOWER IN FULL BLOOM

Visiting Lake Sebu was a dream came true for me. With the help of my fellow travel bloggers, and the Municipal Government of Lake Sebu, one of my dream destinations was granted. The Lake Sebu Eco-Cultural Tour organized the trip. I really appreciated this province especially their way of promoting their tourist attraction. Every year tourist arrival were rising, both local and foreign tourists. Many investors were putting their business in Lake Sebu like hotel, resort and aquatic businesses.

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LANG DULAY: THE LEGENDARY DREAMWEAVER OF SOUTH COTABATO

Every human is an artist. The dream of your life is to make beautiful art.

- Miguel Angel Ruiz

Everyone of us has a hidden talent in creating arts just like Lang Dulay, who is known as the dreamweaver of South Cotabato. Because of her contribution in preserving their culture by weaving t’nalak with the use of Abaca fiber, she was awarded as the National Living Treasure by National Commission for the Culture and Arts. Her art represents the life of a T’boli people. 

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DOLORES LAKE RESORT: FOOD AND ASTONISHING LANDSCAPE

Before our journey in Lake Sebu ended, we had our last resort visit to Dolores Lake Resort. Situated at Sitio Takuful, Brgy. Poblacion, Lake Sebu, South Cotabato.

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SUNRISE GARDEN LAKE RESORT: STUNNING SUNRISE IN LAKE SELOTON

Visiting Lake Sebu was a great experience. I learned a lot of traditions and customs of T’boli tribe. The place has a lot to offer from their food, ethnic attire, houses, dialect, and lot of other things that show its abundance. I was inspired in many ways because despite the new trends of the modern era, they were able to preserve their culture for the next generation.

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THE ROAD TO T'DAAN KINI FALLS

As part of our Eco Cultural experience in Lake Sebu, the municipal tourism included T’daan Kini Falls in our 3-day itinerary.  The falls can be reached by rented van or habal-habal (motorcycle) for about 10 to 15 minutes and another 40 minutes walking from Sitio Talubek to reach the area. 

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ESTARES LAKE RESORT: YOUR HOME IN LAKE SEBU

Estares Lake Resort is one of the oldest and leading resorts in Lake Sebu. The resort is located near the Poblacion of Lake Sebu which makes it very accessible. Many tourists are coming back in this resort because of its unique and different style of cottages. The solemnity of the place and the great view of the lake is the best part of the attraction.

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APAREJA BUKO HALO HALO: I SHALL RETURN

Visiting South Cotabato is incomplete without dropping by at Apareja Buko Halo Halo. Halo Halo is one among Filipino favourites. There are so many styles in preparing halo halo, from its ingredients to unique presentations inside a bowl or a goblet.

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MOUNTAIN LAKE ECO-RESORT: FULL OF SERENITY

After our courtesy call with Mayor Antonio Fungan of Lake Sebu, we’re back to our van for a 15-minute travel to Mountain Lake Eco-Resort. This resort was the first stop for our 3-day Lake Sebu Eco-Cultural Tour. We were warmly welcomed by their staff, four stunning ladies dressed in T’boli costume, together with their manager. It was my first time to meet a person wearing a T’boli costume and I took the opportunity to take pictures with them. 

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GENSAN TUNA FESTIVAL

Tuna Festival showcase the various activities, program events and shows are held; spread-out during the entire one week celebration of the festival. A colorful parade of floats is one of the highlights of the festival, as well as street dancing by students donning beautiful costumes.

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