Family Activities in the Philippines

On holidays, here are the top 5 family activities in the Philippines that people love doing.

Malling or Shopping | Philippines

Malls of various sizes have popped up in major cities in the Philippines, notably in Metro Manila, Baguio, Cavite, Bicol, Cebu, Iloilo, and Davao, among other places. Thus, most families impulsively prefer malling when theyre free because it is the easiest to enjoy-theres bound to be a mall nearby and families dont have to spend much money enjoying malls. Most families do this every weekend or even more than once a week. The latest mall craze is shopping at the vast SM Mall of Asia along Roxas Boulevard in Manila. Thus, the most prominent among the top 5 family activities in the Philippines is strolling in malls on Saturdays or Sundays (or any holiday), window shopping, eating snacks, and buying a few things. Families also enjoy shows or concerts held inside malls.

Enjoying Family Entertainment Centers | Philippines

Modern carnivals offering rapid rides like roller coasters and Ferris wheels, with various digitized and manual amusement activities, fantasy and horror booths, childrens show, and snacks are termed family entertainment centers. When families have a bit more budget stashed away for active fun they often opt for these centers as a second choice among the top 5 family activities in the Philippines. Popular venues are Star City along Roxas Boulevard and Enchanted Kingdom in Laguna.

Family Reunions | Philippines

Filipino families are very closely knit that they value family and clan ties so much. They may celebrate birthdays, anniversaries, and holidays together as a family reunion, bringing huge packed lunch meals and sharing them together in one place. This may be at a residence (the biggest and best one in the clan), a picnic ground or resort, or a restaurant, most preferably in a mall. In fact, being the third among top 5 family activities in the Philippines, family reunions are sometimes held even without any special occasion.

Watching DVDs Together | Philippines

To most families, watching TV or DVD is among the top 5 family activities in the Philippines. Saturday or Sunday lazy and hot afternoons, especially in summer, are better spent at home with the family than elsewhere. The family is spared of tiresome travels and extra expenses. What families do is prepare special snacks and drinks, gather around the living room, and watch countless favorite DVD movies or special TV programs from afternoon to evening while munching on something spicy like potato chips, pizzas, burgers, chicken wings, or roasted peanuts, and washing down everything with litters of their favorite beverages.

Swimming | Philippines

Whether its a beach, swimming pool, hot spring, or by a water falls, most families plan well for a swim outdoors, especially in summer. Most times a whole clan is involved. But due to the more tedious planning involved and the distance of most swimming venues, swimming is only done occasionally-probably once or twice a year-and hence making it only as the fifth in the top 5 family activities in the Philippines. Nonetheless, it is among the favorite family activities in the country.

 

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