cultures of

Cebu C e b u
South Queen City of the
Diverse art forms are practiced by Cebuanos.

Rich Cultural Heritage Before the conquistadors arrived, Cebuanos

painted themselves using the current popular tattoo
art forms.

Painting and other art forms are thriving in a

variety of mediums, despite the fact that this form
of art mysteriously disappeared from the island.
Many well-known Cebuanos went on to become
fashion designers, furniture designers, painters,
and sculptors, among other professions.

Pristine White Beaches Dancing is another popular art form in Cebu.

Dances can be performed as expressions of deity
worship, religious devotion (as in Sinulog), or
simply as routine dances during different
celebrations on the island of Cebu.

Cebu, one of the Philippines' most ethnically

varied islands, is a thriving tourist destination.
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Mouthwatering Food sites to see in Cebu to aid you in

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 Facts Fun Facts About Cebu Taoist Temple Sirao Garden
1. The first Filipino hero was born in Cebu.
Do you know anything about Lapu-Lapu?
Lapu-Lapu served as the first ruler of Mactan,
a region of Cebu. In April 1521, he was able to
engage in combat with Ferdinand Magellan,
who was accompanied by Spanish colonizers,
and emerge victorious. Because of these brave
acts, Cebu is praised today.

2. The oldest city in the Philippines is Cebu.

Geographical
Yes, Cebu is the country's oldest city. When location Kawasan Falls
conquistador Miguel Lopez de Legaspi signed CCebu City has a land area of 291.2
the Treaty of Cebu with Rajah Tupaz square kilometres (112.4 sq mi) and about
Temple of Leah
sometime in 1565, it was the first Spanish colony 55.9 square kilometres (21.6 sq mi) is
classified as urban, while 235.2 square
at that time. Since it is the oldest city, Colon
kilometres (90.8 sq mi) is classified as rural,
Street, where malls and supermarkets like although all barangays are classified as
Metro are located, is also the oldest street. urban. To the northeast of the city is
Mandaue City and the town of
Consolacion; to the west is Toledo City
3. Cebu has the tastiest lechon.
and the towns of Balamban and Asturias;
For first-time visitors to the Philippines, trying to the south is Talisay City and the town of Oslob Mactan Island
the renowned lechon is a worthwhile Minglanilla.
experience. Lechon Cebu is legitimately Across Mactan Strait to the east is Mactan
Island where Lapu-Lapu City is located.
available in some provinces across the nation,
but it would be even better to sample it in its
Further east across the Cebu Strait is the
Island of Bohol.
tourist
native country. Destinations