Welcome to Albay:
Ang lugar na may magandang tanawin at nagsasarapang mga pagkain.
MGA MGAGANDANDANG TANAWIN:
Hoyop-Hoyopan Cave is a natural tunnel-like structure situated in Camalig, Albay. It has been said that these caves were the primitive habitats of the natives in the area. It has been discovered during the Japanese occupation and has been one of the most popular attractions in Albay. The name Hoyop-Hoyopan was derived from the local word "Hoyop" which means to blow.
Many Filipinos see Holy Week as a time when they could go on vacation because of the long holiday. As a result, massive exodus of people are fleeing the congested city and seeking out the solace of a quiet and solemn retreat in the countryside. They could take this time in commemorating the essence of Christ’s death.
Most party-goers hit the beach of Puerto Galera and Boracay. Local tourist flocked these top beach destinations for hope of celebrity spotting. Local priests in these areas are concerned that merry makers are already deep engrossed in boisterous parties that they wholly forget the true meaning of the Easter. Still, these priests recognized the necessity of welcoming the tourists as they could heftily boost up the revenue of the province.
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The Cagsawa Ruins (also spelled as Kagsawa or Cagsaua) are the remnants of an 18th century Franciscan church, the Cagsawa church, built in 1724 and destroyed by the 1814 eruption of the Mayon Volcano. They are located inBarangay Busay, Cagsawa, in the municipality of Daraga, Albay, Philippines.
Tabaco Church is built from unplastered blocks of dark volcanic tuff, giving it an almost primitive look. A triangular pediment caps a single level, flanked by pointed finials. The facade is divided into vertical bays by pilasters that taper off to the pediment. Tall rectangular windows grace the bays, adjacent to the main portal. These depict religious scenes in stained glass. The main portal is arched and plain, presenting a simple wooden doorway.The pediment has three arched openings. A center window containing a stained glass picture of the town patron, San Juan Bautista, flanked by two smaller niches.
The ruins, currently protected in a park overseen by the municipal government of Daraga and the National Museum of the Philippines, are one of the most popular tourist destinations in the area.[1][2] They are considered symbolic of the dangers of living in close proximity with the Mayon Volcano.[3][4]
Malilipot Church with the majestic Mt. Mayon and Mt.Busay in the backdrop.
Busay Falls is a popular day trip destination for local tourists on weekends especially during the hot summer months of March, April, and May. It is tucked away in a forested mountain at the quaint town of Malilipot in Albay. The seven-tiered falls are about 5 kilometers from Tabaco City proper, 20 kilometers north of Legaspi City and is easily accessible by both private and public transport. It is considered one of the highest waterfalls in the country descending in stages from a height of 250 meters cascading into seven small pools.
Tabaco Church is built from unplastered blocks of dark volcanic tuff, giving it an almost primitive look. A triangular pediment caps a single level, flanked by pointed finials. The facade is divided into vertical bays by pilasters that taper off to the pediment. Tall rectangular windows grace the bays, adjacent to the main portal. These depict religious scenes in stained glass. The main portal is arched and plain, presenting a simple wooden doorway.The pediment has three arched openings. A center window containing a stained glass picture of the town patron, San Juan Bautista, flanked by two smaller niches.
Small finials top the balustrade that runs along the top of the pediment, and the whole facade is surmounted by a cross.
A separate bell tower rises to the left of the church, and tapers widely to a domed roof. Arched windows peer out in all directions on the upper levels. Compared to the simple church, the bell tower is noticably more decorative, bedecked with balustrades at every level and featuring embossed with carvings on the walls.
NAGSASARAPANG MGA PAGKAIN:
puto that is flat and circular in shape, looks gelatinous and semi-transparent in appearance, brownish in color, served with strands of grated coconut meat.
DELICOUS!!! YUM
YUM YUM
Lechón is a pork dish in several regions of the world, most specifically Spain and its former colonial possessions throughout the world. The word lechón originated from the Spanish term lechón; that refers to a suckling pig that is roasted. Lechón is a popular food in the Philippines, Cuba, Puerto Rico, the Dominican Republic, other Spanish-speaking nations in Latin America, and Spain. The dish features a whole roasted pig cooked over charcoal. Additionally, it is a national dish of the Philippines,[1] and Puerto Rico.[2] Nowadays in most of Latin America, the original use of a suckling pig has given way to a medium-sized adult pig.
In most regions, lechón is prepared throughout the year for any special occasion, during festivals, and the holidays. After seasoning, the pig is cooked by skewering the entire animal, entrails removed, on a large stick and cooking it in a pit filled with charcoal. The pig is placed over the charcoal, and the stick or rod it is attached to is turned in a rotisserie action. The pig is roasted on all sides for several hours until done. The process of cooking and basting usually results in making the pork skin crisp and is a distinctive feature of the dish.
Puso is one of those near perfect foods — a compactpre-measured and cooked portion of white rice in a natural wrapper of woven biodegradable coconut leaves. It even has a natural handle so you can take it home or anywhere without the need for a plastic bag. On a recent trip to Cebu, the site of a passing motorcycle laden with puso being delivered to various roadside food stands or carinderias brought a smile to my face.The bike was moving so fast and I was in a taxi in heavy traffic so I only got one fuzzy photo. What you don’t see are hundreds more puso in-between the rider and the driver and in front of the driver. This delivery had at least 300 puso on board! In the country’s second largest city with a bustling economy and growing population, it’s really nice to see that the puso still lives on. Folks having lunch or dinner at a roadside stall of barbecued whatever (chicken, pork, innards of all sorts) have one or two puso with their viand. Puso is not uniquely Cebuano… versions of it exist elsewhere in the country as well as in other Southeast Asian countries like Indonesia, but for Cebuanos, puso equals home.
IILAN LANG PO ITO SA MGA MAGAGANDANG TANAWIN AT MASASARAP NA PAGKAIN SA PILIPINAS.
