Halo-halo (Photo by Chrysan Agulto)
Imagine going to a super fun place that has beautiful sites and a variety of delicious food. That is what Manilla is mostly known for. As well as a variety of classic yet delicious Filipino food, Manila is well known for the remnants of Spanish colonial history, a showcase of Filipino art and culture.
Manila has delicious foods like Halo-halo and Lechon. One of the most popular street foods is a dish made with barbecued pig or chicken intestines. A food that almost all Filipino people eat is lumpia. Lumpia can be with banana, meat, or vegetables. There are multiple kinds of lumpia, so lots of people can eat it, even vegetarians. It is recommended to try Filipino food.
lumpia (Photo by Chrysan Agulto)
In Manila there are beautiful places and sites. Some of the sites include the Star City, which is one of the top sites in Manila. It is a huge amusement park in Pasay. There is also Fort Santiago, one of the oldest fortifications in the Philippines. It is really popular because it was used as the military headquarters for the Spanish in beginning in 1571, British from 1762-1764, Americans from 1898-1964, and the Japanese from 1942-1945.
Manila has tasty food and beautiful places to explore. Manila has lots of things to do for everyone!
