Kape Albarako, Sagay

National GeographicSep 24

Meet the Philippines' Islanders Reclaiming Their Heritage in the Visayas Islands

In the central Philippines, the Visayan Islands’ tropical beaches are a backdrop for deeply rooted communities who are working to preserve locals’ unique way of life — inviting visitors to share in ...

beachfront cafe with artist's signature colors

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Purok BougainvilleaNeighborhoodcommunity tourism project by artist Nune Alvarado
Pinta BalayNeighborhoodhomes painted by artist Nune Alvarado
Kape AlbarakoRestaurantbeachfront cafe with artist's signature colors
Elsewhere
Lanai by Fresh StartRestaurantBacolod, Philippinesorganic restaurant with hyper-local ingredients
National Museum Western VisayasMuseumIloilo, Philippinescelebrates local culture in Iloilo
Bacolod Central MarketMarketBacolod, Philippinessprawl of stalls under a corrugated iron roof
MasskaraRestaurantBacolod, Philippinescity's biggest festival with feather-framed masks
Gaston Ancestral HouseSightManapla, Philippinesintact home, living museum in Manapla
Tumandok Crafts IndustriesPlaceBacolod, Philippinesworkshop and store for local artisans
7 HectaresPlaceEnrique B Magalona, Philippinessustainable aquaculture plot and farm
LaswaRestaurantBacolod, Philippinesearthy Western Visayan vegetable dish

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Meet the Philippines' Islanders Reclaiming Their Heritage in the Visayas Islands