Cebu is fondly referred to as the Queen City of the South and is often considered the cultural capital of

the Cebuanos.Cebu is located right in the heart of the Philippines. It has a rich history, a vibrant culture,
and fun-loving people. Cebu City contains the seat of government and is the oldest city and first capital
of the Philippines, however, it is politically independent from the provincial government.During Spanish
regime and indigenous Philippine traditions has been an strongly influence to majority of the Cebuano
culture.The city serves as the gateway to Catholicism in the Philippines, so the Cebuanos are said to be
majority Christian or Roman Catholic.However, Chinese religion has slowly seeped in and formed part of
the growing religious groups in Cebu. Proof of this is the large number of Chinese temples found in the
region.

The people of Cebu are called Cebuanos. The people are also talented; there are plenty of Cebuanos
that are known around the world because of being artistic and creative. Cebuanos are known to be
happy people. They laugh even in hard times and problems. The people have a strong fighting spirit;
they do not easily give up.Spanish and Chinese communities perform an important economic and
political role in Cebu. Cebuano culture is laid back and has conserved strong Hispanic traditions in its
native culture.

Here are some customs:

Mamae - representative of the man's parents in the dispute

Sagang - representative of the woman's parent in the dispute

Marriage - the boy's parents express the lover's good intentions

Kneel - asking for a woman's hand

Hukut - a woman's gift to her fiancé as a sign of good fortune to her

Back-to-back - banquet held on the eve of the wedding

Alap or Alussalus - throwing coins in the plate/basin while the newlyweds are dancing

Packages - leftover food sent home to guests

Cleansing - helping newlyweds clean the house/dining area

Superstitious beliefs or value belief

-Espirituhanon is also a characteristic that shows the Cebuano belief as connected in
the afterlife lends a sense of optimism. Cebuanos believe that the soul lives on even after the physical
body has given up and that the fact of death does not necessarily put an end to loving relationships.This
belief is somehow a coping mechanism when one talks about death concerns . For Cebuanos, the souls
of their dearly departed are believed to be keeping watch over them. They believe that, after one dies,
his or her soul would still linger or visit, waiting to be united with family members in the “next
world”.The belief reassures them, while at the same time making it easier for them to let go.

-In Cebuano traditional healing practices, observed that Cebuanos perform “pasubay”(cause and cure
determination). Before doing any activity in a particular place, some Cebuanos ask permission first. They
believe that failing to do so would result in illness or bad luck. When one suddenly becomes ill, for
example, he has to trace the places he visited before he acquired the illnessvto seek pardon from the
spirits whom he may have unknowingly offended.

- It is popular among the Cebuanos that after giving birth, the placenta is buried on the beach so that
they can say that the baby will be healthy as he grows up. It seems lucky when the first child grows up.
While in the first haircut of the child, the haircuts will be placed in the middle of the pages of the bible
or any book so that the child will grow up to love reading. It is also a big thing for the Visayas not to
sweep while on a hill, because it can cause other family members to die as well.

Puyra (Pwera) Usog"

Usog is usually dignosed in most children (or babies) than among adults. Usog is commonly associated
with flatulence (‘kabag’ in Visayan); or, commonly called “fart”.The most common symptom of “usog”, if
obviously abdominal (flatulence, nausea, vomiting, distention, tympany), or sudden distressful crying.
This can be caused in reaction to a greeting or comment by another who may had said a sickness or
malady inducing statement.

So, to counter ‘usog’ one can simply say “Pwera usog!” (Fuera usog), which can adequately prevent this
illness to occur. However, if the signs of ‘usog’ is already in existence some form of ritualistic therapy
must be done.A parent of the child can apply any indigenous plant (a leaf , for example – bayabas
(guava)) to the child’s afflicted area. Or, a medico or ‘arbularyo’ should be called in to perform both the
therapy and prayer rituals saying “Pwera usog” and/or “Pwera buyag”.

In addition, the ‘arbularyo’ may include the use of ‘bulong’ or two whispered prayers to the afflicted
child/person. The results could be dramatic, abate the sickness, and make everyone feel relieved from
pain and result a healthy wellness!
Tourist Spots

Among the 7,107 islands, Cebu is one of those that represents diversity of culture.Cebu holds an
abundance and rewarding treasures of pristine scenic attraction and quaint historic province that is
undeniably impressive the desires of those who are culture enthusiasts but deeper to that is a precious
piece of the past where you can create a happy memories of historical town and imprinted in your
memories eternally. Cebu is rich in white-sand beaches, crystal-clear waters and Spectacular marine life.
There are many forest reserves, mountains and hills, that are perfect for those who love forest trekking.
Trying Cebu’s food delicacies will add to a remarkable experience. Cebu has wonderful places which one
can enjoy. People are also hospitable.

Various tourist spot the most visited

1.Dive and See Thresher Sharks in Malapascua

The idyllic island of Malapascua is a world-class Spectacular diving destination every beach lover’s dream
and one of Cebu’s most popular destinations. Indeed, underwater scenery ;The lovely beaches, azure
sea-blue and the relaxed atmosphere make visitors fall in love with the place as soon as they arrive.It's
not only a prime location to unwind and spend some quality time the whole day, but it is also a most
alluring and fantastic place to go island hopping; It's a picturesque-perfect tropical paradise destination
the hidden gem.There’s also a lighthouse you can hike for a panoramic view of the entire island.

2.Bantayan Island

Bantayan Island is one most exquisite islands with pristine sand beaches and calm azure waters found in
the norther tip of Cebu.It is a perfect ideal destination for tourists which is eco-adventure and idyllic
province, if you're yearning for a scenery and breathtaking getaway to regenerate, contemplate,and
reconnect with nature.It’s hard to find a negative aspect to Bantayan island since It simply features a
sandbar and a lagoon that makes a perfect spot for wading in and sunbathing. Paradise Beach, on the
other hand, is a serene stretch of white sand beach that features beautiful rock formations. Bantayan
Island is the famous tourist spot attraction and fascinating atmosphere to visit since it transmits you to a
tranquility and productive environment ,away from the hustle and bustle of city life a place where you
can escape from the pressure of reality.

3.Sumilon Island is a famous diving destination located at the southern tip of Municipality of Oslob in the
province of Cebu. The island boast incredible shades blue clear water and white sand beaches.The
marine sanctuary off Sumilon Island provides protection for the abundant and varied marine life and
stunning reefs.Another popular attractions is the Sumilon Sandbar its immaculate sandbar which change
shapes and shift locations around the island depending on the season.It mimics a photogenic and
mesmerizing tropical paradise that lures all types of travelers.

4.Witness the Grandeur of the Temple of Leah

Hailed as the Taj Mahal of Cebu, the Temple of Leah has become one of the most famous landmarks in
Cebu. This magnificent building is a sight to behold and a favorite Cebu activity for taking Instagram-
worthy shots.  Located in the hills of Busay in Cebu City, Temple of Leah is a towering seven-story
building inspired by ancient Roman and Greek architecture. this grand structure boasts granite floors,
Doric columns, a marble fountain, and several Grecian-style statues.The temple is a symbol of his
undying love for his wife of 53 years, Leah Villa Albino-Adarna. Statues of gigantic lions as well as a grand
staircase with brass angels are decors of this Taj Mahal of Cebu.

5.Smell the Flowers at Sirao Garden

Another excellent Instagram-worthy spot in Cebu’s hillside is Sirao Garden. Dubbed as the “Little
Amsterdam” of Cebu, this picturesque flower farm is located along highlands of Busay.The place is filled
with colorful flowers that adds more life to the shrubbery and enhances the background of your
portrait.The hand sculpture takes you to a higher ambiance where the blue sky and clouds will give more
brilliance to the scenic view.the gardens now teem with unique and eye-catching sights.You can find
rows of sunflowers, hyacinths, chrysanthemums, daisies, and asters in Sirao Garden. The main
attraction, though, is the vibrant and multicolored celosia flowers.Also known as wool flowers or
cockscomb, the celosia flowers that were first planted in Sirao Garden have initially been meant to be
harvested and sold during All Souls Day. But thanks to a fortunate turn of events, the celosias were
never harvested, and instead, the farm was turned into a park. 

Now, Sirao Garden not only has rows of colorful flora, but it also features replicas of Dutch windmills, as
well as a viewing deck.Hence, this gives the guests the unique, touristy feel.

6. Spanish Artifacts at Fort San Pedro

Cebu has a rich history. Luckily, structures that give us a glimpse of the past remain standing to this day.
One such structure Fort San Pedro is the oldest fort in the Philippines. This stone fort served as a military
defense structure in Cebu during the Spanish occupation. 

The original fort was made of wood; it was later replaced with stone in the 17th century to fight off
Muslim raiders. The stone structure that still stands dates today to 1738 and is considered as the oldest
triangular bastion fort in the Philippines.
Fort San Pedro is located in the pier area of Cebu City. It has two sides facing the sea and one side facing
what is now called Plaza Independencia.

The three bastions of Fort San Pedro are named La Concepcion (southwest), Ignacio de Loyola
(southeast), and San Miguel (northeast). The fourteen cannons that were mounted on those bastions
are still there today. 

Now, Fort San Pedro is a museum dedicated to preserving the legacy of the Spanish Government. You
can find several artifacts, such as Spanish documents, sculptures, and paintings. Aside from perusing the
exhibits, you can also have a picnic inside the fort or explore the walkways on the three bastions of Fort
San Pedro.

7.Simala Church

In Sibonga, southern town of Cebu, lies the prestigious Simala Church. Home to the Monastery of the
Holy Eucharist, people from all over the world visit this pristine church to witness traditions and religious
gatherings.

The design is inspired from European cathedrals. Not only is the place magnificent in structure, but this
also reveals a culture that is deeply seated among Cebuanos – the essence of Roman Catholicism.

Monks who are devoted to the Virgin Mary reside in this church. Believers frequent the huge statue of
the Virgin Mary since many consider it miraculous. Also, the multitude of Marys dressed in various
cultural themes interests visitors.

8.Magellan’s Cross

King of Spain Charles 1 chose navigator Ferdinand Magellan to look for the “Spice Islands”. In doing so,
Magellan was able to cross the globe and eventually landed in the Philippines in 1521. Specifically, he
made his step in Cebu on March 15, 1521.

One of the most significant historical markers in Cebu City.The cross symbolizes the Roman Catholicism
that emerged in the country when Magellan and his companion successfully landed and baptized some
of the native Filipinos back in the days. The chapel that contains the cross is located directly in the
entrance area of the basilica on Magallanes street in Cebu City.An encasement protects the original
Magellan’s cross.Inside the chapel, devotees are allowed to offer candles and money to express their
faith. There is also a painting on the ceiling that summarizes the events and happenings that arose in the
past.

9.The Heritage of Cebu Monument

Lies in Colon Street is the monument portraying Cebu’s major historic events. The Heritage of Cebu
Monument is in Parian Plaza. Cebuano artist Eduardo Castrillo structured the monument using brass,
concrete, steel and bronze.This is a representation of sculptures portraying the significant and symbolic
events in Cebu history. It showcases the talent of local artists and how they be very subjective in their
own local or provincial background. The monument shows the events from the time of Magellan and
Rajah Humabon’s connection to the current beatification of the second Filipino saint namely St. Pedro
Calungsod.

The sculpting began in July 1997 and completed in December 2000. The features of the monument
include Christian conversions, Spanish occupation, battle against foreign colonizer, a prominent Christian
figure, and a certain Philippine president.

10.Yap Sandiego Ancestral House

This ancestral house is one of the oldest houses in the Philippines. Built during Spanish era (between
1675-1700), coral stones and egg whites make the walls.Molave, balayong and terracotta glue the roof
together. Although this is built during Spanish occupation, the owner of the house, Don Juan Yap is a
Chinese trader.Therefore, the design of the house is a mix of Chinese, Spanish, and Filipino inspirations.
Cebu’s native materials make up the furniture of the house.Moreover, religious images are over the
house which reflect the religiosity of the residents.

11.Cebu Safari and Adventure

Cebu Safari and Adventure Park is the largest zoo in the Philippines. It serves as a sanctuary for
hundreds of different species of plants and animals such as exotic tigers and birds.Moreover, it has
Asia’s longest zipline – a whooping 1.2 kilometers!

Becoming at par with international zoos, Cebu Safari and Adventure Parks brings you to the amazing
nature of Carmen mountains.

What is more interesting and alluring about this spot is you can enjoy numerous thrilling activities:
hiking and canyoning in the waterfalls, biking, swaying in the ziplines, and many more!

12.Neri’s Ville Selfie Corner

Located in Barangay Lusaran, Cebu City, Neri’s Ville Selfie Corner has become one of the top places to
visit in Cebu because of its Instagrammable spots that are a picture-perfect haven for everyone and will
take your ultimate feed goals to the next level. It is dubbed by many as the “Little Bali (Indonesia)
because of its lush greenery and Bali-feels spots and “Little New Zealand” because of its mini cottages
inspired by the Hobbit House.
13.Basilica Minore del Santo Niño de Cebu

Basilica Minore Del Sto. Nino is the oldest Roman Catholic church established in the Philippines. It was
founded by the Spaniards headed by Fr. Andres de Urdaneta on April 28, 1565.The church houses the
image of the Sto. Niño, the city’s patron saint that represents Jesus as a black Holy Child. It is also a place
for prayer and pilgrimage to a large number of people each year.This statue played an important role in
the conquest and Christianization of the Philippines, which is reflected every year in the Sinulog Festival,
which is already well-known beyond the national borders.At the beginning of the 17th century, the first
church was built on the site where the wooden statue of Sto. Niño was found. However, the church and
also the following wooden statue was burned down, and only in 1739 was the basilica made of natural
stone as it is still admirable today.

The breathtaking interior design gives more impact to devotees and travelers alike. From the statues to
the garden that is situated inside the Basilica, to the religious paintings at the ceiling, to the one of the
most well-designed altars.

Cultural and Traditional festivals

Cebu has one of the most colorful and world-renowned festivals in the Philippines and they celebrate it
with excitement and high spirits. Cebu celebrates various traditional festivals in different towns and
cities.Moreover, They celebrates fiestas with religious rituals and dancing in the streets to the beat of
the drums.Fiesta is a religious festival (since Cebuanos are known to be religious, fiesta is already part of
their everyday lives).

Sinulog Festival

`The Sinulog festival is one of the grandest and fluvial procession of all the fiestas is the feast of Catholic
patron , it is also the most distinguished and most colorful festivals in the Philippines. The major festival
is held each year on the third Sunday of January in Cebu City to honor the holy child Señior Santo Niño,
or the child Jesus, who used to be the patron saint of the whole province of Cebu (since in the Catholic
faith Jesus is not a saint, but God). The Sinulog is a dance-prayer expressing devotion to the Holy
Child.Besides, it is a prominent belief among Cebuanos that this dance-prayer is the most effective way
of getting favors from the Sto. Niño. This festival is world-renowned and the most extravagant festival in
Cebu. The highlights of this festivities are the street dancing where merrymakers dance to the loud beat
of the pit senor drums headed by a holy Mass.It is fundamentally a dance ritual which remembers the
Filipino people's pagan past and their recognition of Christianity.
Tagbo Festival

19th of January (Poro, Camotes Island)

It is celebrated every January in honor of patron Sto. Niño de Poro. Beloved memoir of a living past,
Tagbo is the cornerstone from which this great municipality has sprung. Rich in cultural heritage and
deep in spiritual values, Tagbo is a very significant event precluding the birth of a town very dear to the
hearts of her sons and daughters.

Bodbod Festival

10th Of February (Catmon)

The town of Catmon is famous for its tasty “bodbod” and thus is the focus of the festival. The street
dancing competition is participated by the different barangays has its dance movements, the movement
of making the bodbod with the costumes in bodbod concept

Kadaugan sa Mactan

22nd – 27th of April (Lapu-Lapu City)

A weeklong commemoration of the historic battle of Mactan between the Spanish Conquistador
Fernando Magallanes and Mactan Chieftain Lapu-Lapu. The festival features various activities
highlighted by the series of musical productions culminating with the famous battle, food street, and live
band entertainment.

Kabayo Festival

February – Movable (Mandaue City)

Organized by the Cebu Equine Owners, Breeders and Sportsmen Association (CEOBSA), the Kabayo
festival is supported by the DOT. The festival promotes sports tourism, ecotourism and agri-industrial
tourism awareness in the country. The highlights include the parade of horses, horse racing competition
and the best decorated “tartanillas” or horse-drawn carriages and features a bazaar and flea market.

Sarok Festival

14th of February (Consolacion)

The festival is part of the town’s commemoration of their founding anniversary. It is a mardi gras parade
and street dancing along the main thoroughfares with participants using a creative design of “sarok”, a
native hat used by the farmers to protect them from the heat of the sun.

Soli-soli Festival

18th March (San Francisco, Camotes Island)

named after the soli-soli plant which abounds around the lake Danao which is used for mat, bags and
hat weaving and other handicrafts. its freestyle street dancing competition uses soli-soli plant as its
dominant material. The festival adds color to the feast of St. Joseph the Worker

Tostado Festival

3rd Sunday of April (Santander)

The festival focuses on the town’s famous delicacy, the “tostado”. The street dancing which is the
highlight of the festivity uses the different movements of making tostado in the dance participated in by
the different barangays.

Haladaya Festival

Easter Sunday (Daan Bantayan)

Starts on Easter Sunday and ends with a street dancing on the seventh day after Easter. Haladaya means
“Halad Kang Datu Day”, the leader of the first Malayan settlers in Daan Bantayan. Highlights include the
fluvial parade where patron saints of the different barangays will be placed in decorated bancas or
motorized outrigger boats and paraded in the sea.

Kabanhawan Festival

Easter Sunday (Minglanilla)

Showcases the “Sugat” in which the town is known for many years since. The street dancing depicts the
joy felt by the believers when Christ is resurrected. The celebration is grander since it will be followed by
a day-long game and entertainment that highlights the endowment of Minglanilla’s history, trade, and
arts.

Mantawi Festival

7th of May (Mandaue City)

A showcase of the city’s historical heritage and identity promoting the city as an industrial and tourist
hub, that involves the Spanish regime through street dancing, dioramas, floats, food festival, trade fair
and sports event.

Tartanilla Festival

12th of June (Cebu City)

The Tartanilla Festival is Cebu City’s way of preserving the tartanilla (horse-drawn carriage) heritage by
reviving the oldest mode of transportation to ply some of the city’s streets. The festival coincides with
the city’s celebration of the country’s Independence Day starting from June 1 to 12. gaily decorated
tartanillas driven by kutseros ply the streets of some of the city’s barangays and compete for several
awards.

Camotes Cassava Festival

2nd week of June (Tudela, Camotes Island)

A yearly celebration of a bountiful harvest where farmers display their various cassava-based products,
share their varied technical experiences in producing and processing cassava products. Among the
activities are the Best Booth Contest, Poster-making Contest, search for new cassava food products,
cultural night and the search for Miss Camotes Tourism.

Palawod Festival

Last week of June (Bantayan, Bantayan Island)

Palawod is the fishermen’s daily toil, their means of livelihood, their life, and pride. The street dancing
captures and preserves the Bantayanon’s unique traditional fishing rituals inherent to the island through
dancing, music and the visual arts.

Semana Santa sa Bantayan

12th of June (Cebu City)

Holy Thursday and Good Friday (Bantayan, Bantayan Island) Also known as “Pasko sa Kasakit”
Celebrated in Holy Thursday and Good Friday. This is celebrated in the observance of the Holy Week on
Bantayan Island with the procession and merrymaking.

Kinsan Festival

June – Movable (Aloguinsan)

Kinsan is the name of the town’s favorite fish that abounds in the town’s coastal area every June. It is
relatively big fish, with a foot-long kinsan, weighing about three kilos considered small.

Kuyayang Festival
June – Movable (Bogo City)

Kuyayang refers to the dance movements conveying courtship and love characterized by the
Bagohanon’s cariñoso character. Kuyayang mardi gras as a cultural tourism festival manifests the
cultural heritage of Bogo as a place and avenue for cultural conservancy program of the city.

Caballo Festival

25th of July (Compostela)

A street dancing competition that honor’s the town’s patron saint, Señor Santiago de Apostol. History
retells of a war between Christians and Muslims where the townsfolk saw and was saved by a
miraculous apparition of a man riding a horse and later became known as the town’s patron saint.

Dinagat Bakasi festival

2nd week of August (Cordova)

It is a unique reinvention of the Dinagat Festival. The exotic eel locally known as “bakasi” is peculiar and
abundant in Cordova. The dance replicates the gliding movement of the bakasi.

Bonga festival

9th of August (Sibonga)

Celebrated in honor of the town’s patron saint, Our Lady of Pilar and Santa Filomena. Among its
highlights is the street dancing and ritual/showdown competition. “Bunga” is a Cebuano word which
means fruit in English. This festival is a thanksgiving for all the blessings and graces the Sibongahalnons
have received for the abundant fruits found in their town.

Kabuhian Festival

3rd Sunday of September (Ronda)

Celebrated during the town’s fiesta that features activities like trade fair, livelihood forum and a street
dancing competition participated in by the different barangays with the dance movements depicting the
various livelihood program of the town.

Karansa Festival

3rd Sunday of September (Danao City)

The Karansa is a dance expressing one’s joy and happiness performed in four basic steps: The kiay,
karag, kurug and kurahay that jibes with the Karansa official beat. It is celebrated during the city’s
annual fiesta in honor of their patron saint, Sto. Tomas de Villanueva.

Sinanggiyaw Festival
4th of October (Dumanjug)

Sinanggi-yaw is taken from two old Cebuano words, Sinanggi meaning abundance of harvested
agricultural products of the local farmers and Sayaw meaning dance. Through street dancing and field
presentation. Performers is focused on three aspects: planting, harvesting and thanksgiving.

Inasal (Halad) Festival

14th – 15th of October (Talisay City)

A showcase of Talisay City’s historical heritage and identity promoting the city as an aqua and tourist
hub, through street dancing as a thanksgiving offering to the city’s patroness, Sta. Teresa de Avila. Sports
fest, parade of the great personages as higantes, food festival featuring the famous “inasal” or lechon,
Talisay’s roast pig being the undisputable best – golden brown, crackling crispy skin, tasty meat from
secret stuffed herbs.

Sadsad Festival

8th of December (Oslob)

In celebration of the town’s annual fiesta, “sadsad” is a form of merrymaking and thanksgiving for the
blessings received for the past year from the town’s patroness, the Immaculate Conception.

Pasyon sa Mandaue

Good Friday to Easter Sunday (Mandaue City)

This is a re-enactment of the passion, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ.

Famous food or delicacies

1.Lechon de Cebu

Cebu claims to have the centered piece of roasted pork derived from the Spanish and most prominent
delicacies in the Philippines owns the crown for the best dried mangoes in the country because of its
indulging tender and leaner flavourful meat, offering a unique taste and.ultra-crispy skin the perfect
balance of sweet, salty, and savory. This dish is quite the local trademark for Cebuano ;its distinct flavour
attributed to the stuffed spices like tanglad (lemon grass), garlic, onions, and black pepper.s.They are
also quite good when paired with a special sauce, mostly consisting of suka pinakurat and soy sauce.In
fact, Cebu is frequently considered as the “Home of the Best Lechon in the Philippines” and the “Lechon
Capital of the Philippines”.It is a traditional dish prepared for special events or fiestas such as holidays,
parties, and festivals. It is best enjoyed with the whole family.

2.Otap

-This crisp, thin oval-shaped sugar sprinkled ,elongated puff cookie is perfect for a morning or afternoon
snack. It is among the most popular bought pasalubong items in Cebu City because of it's authentic
quality with a satisfying crunchy texture buttery and flakey. The original recipe of this sweet, crunchy
wafer biscuit dates back to pre-WWII Cebu; today it represents a signature product of the entire region
because of it's authentic quality.The otap is made of flour, sugar,coconut and shortening. It is made
using traditional baking techniques and is the Filipino equivalent to the palmier cookies of France.
Typically wrapped in wax paper, each delicate layer of this sweet delicacy crackles with every bite.

3.DRIED MANGOS

Cebu has its high reputation when it comes to mango production.This is probably the most popular, and
the most loved, delicacy in Cebu. Dried mangoes are bits of ripe mangoes that were dried out under the
sun. Their chewy texture,exotic flavor and sweet taste make dried mangoes so addictive that you will
crave for more.

4.Ngohiong

A Filipino appetizer, this staple is comparable to the famous spring roll but local version, and it’s deep
fried lumpia filled with crunchy ubod (particularly coconut heart of palm or julienned jicama), spring
onions,ground pork or shrimp and other veggies .This mixture is coated with a thick starchy batter to
make it extra crispy. Each place has its own unique mix that it uses a Chinese five-spice powder
seasoning which typically includes cloves, cinnamon, fennel seeds, star anise, and Sichuan pepper. What
makes Cebu ngohiong has special dipping sauce; spicy, sweet and sour sauce, which also utilises the five-
spice powder.It is a type of lumpia and is a Filipino adaptation of the Hokkien dish ngo hiang.

5.Puso or Tamo

When cooked, the packet becomes its beautiful wrapper which could be hang inside the eateries and
restaurants to be picked by customers when eating. That’s the reason why it is oftentimes referred to by
visitors as “The Hanging Rice”.A Filipino rice cake made by boiling rice in a woven pouch of palm or
coconut leaves. It is most commonly found in octahedral, diamond, or rectangular shapes, but it can also
come in various other intricately woven complex forms.It makes eating rice easier, plus it’s easy to clean
up. The versatile Puso is a staple can be paired while eating street food, especially barbecue, or paired
with lechon as a meal.Each piece of puso is usually sliced in half when served for easy eating. The history
of puso is attributed to Cebuano seafarers who need to keep their cooked rice from spoiling during sea
voyages. Its shape facilitates moisture to drip away from the cooked rice while the coco leaves allow the
rice to be aerated and prevent flies and insects from touching it. The popularity of puso in the
Philippines is continuing due to its high demand in open-air eateries throughout the country.

6.Rosquillos

Rosquillos are thin cookies that are two notable variants shaped like donuts with a hole at the center is
known as galletas De bato and flowers galletas del Carmen . The Philippine cookies is delicate sweet and
light brown.Rosquillos are made from flour, eggs, shortening, sugar, and baking powder. They were
originally invented by Margarita “Titay” T. Frasco in 1907 in Liloan, Cebu. The name means “ringlet” in
Spanish (from Rosca, “ring”) and was reputedly coined by Philippine President Sergio Osmeña.

7. CHICHARON SA “CARCAR"

Crack on every bite. Chicharon comes with distinct flavors. It could be a chicken, beef, fish, or pork skin.
There are lot of chicharon manufacturers in Cebu, but base on Cebuanos chicharon from Carcar is the
best chicharon in the island because of its unique and scrumptous meaty taste.

8.Masareal

Masareal is a classiest delicacy and well loved originated in Mandaue City, Cebu. It is made from a
mixture of finely-ground boiled peanuts, milk, water and sugar or syrup (latik).It is dried and sweet
nibbles cut into rectangular bars packed on a white paper and sold to different areas in Cebu and even
to different parts of the Philippines.They come in fancy silhouettes and contours.t Highly recommended
for pasalubong or snack during travels.

9.Humba.

Humba is a Visayan braised pork dish similar to the classic adobo. Stew liempo or Pork belly, pork hocks,
and pork ham are the 3 most common pig parts used to make this dish mixed with a combo of brown
sugar, vinegar, soy sauce, garlic, salt, whole peppercorns, star anise, bay leaves, banana blossoms,
water, and tausi. Boiled eggs make this dish extra special.It is sweet rather than salty and often
accompanied by black beans.It is both daily fare and festive fare, popular for family gatherings like
birthdays.
10.Ampao

Ampao is another Cebu delicacy that is known to have originated also from Carcarand a very affordable
one. The ampao is a sweet puffed dried rice cake, white in color,and crunchy delicacy sprinkled with
peanuts.

11.Tuslob Buwa roughly translates to “dipping bubbles”, which is what you do when eating this dish.It
may sound a little strange to dip cooked rice (called puso) in a sauce made of cooked pig's brain or liver,
fish sauce, onion and seasonings, but it is surprisingly tasty. It involves you sitting around an open flame
with a pan over it. Pork fat is placed inside the pan to melt. As it melts, pork brain is added, along with
soy sauce. Pork stock is then ladled into the pan and is boiled. Once bubbles appear and the mixture is
thick, the dish is ready to enjoy. It’s eaten with Puso and you dip it into the bubbling mixture, hence the
name. Depending on where you eat Tuslob Buwa, the recipe varies. Some places add chopped liver to
the mix, other add onions, some even throw in shrimp paste (hipon).

12.Chorizo de cebu

Chorizo is like the native Filipino sausage or longganisa but varies slightly on the taste.Cebuaño version
of chorizo is stuffed inside a natural casing and has a sweet and mixed with different spicy flavor. They
are distinctively red in color due to the use of achuete seeds. There’s also a higher meat content in the
mixture compared to other recipes. It is processed with a curing mix of salt, phosphate and chilled
water, and is being grilled on skewers and served on a stick with rice. The chorizo in Cebu is incredibly
popular for its sweetness and juiciness. It sells high quality-processed sausages prepared Cebu-style and
comes in many flavors such as garlic pork, pork hamonado, garlic chicken, and chicken hamonado.Unlike
Spanish chorizo, which is often cured or smoked, we prepare ours by pan frying it in a little oil or grilling
it. Chorizo is often sold in barbeque stalls and restaurants all over the island.

13.Bam-I. Pancit Bisaya, also known as Bam-I, is a noodle dish that originated in Cebu.Using different
kinds of noodles and ingredients gives the dish an extraordinary blend of textures and Pinoy flavors. A
stir fried noodles a combination uses of Pancit canton (egg noodles) and sotanghon noodles or bean
thread (glass) noodles.Garnashing with kinchay (parsley) and calamansi also adds a pop of color to this
dish.Some historical sleuthing, however, reveals bam-i’s close relation to Indonesian, Malaysian, and
Singaporean noodle dishes likely brought over by immigrants from Fujian, China. Bam-i is rich and filling,
with its base of noodles plus 10 to 15 ingredients comprising meat (bits of pork and pig liver), poultry
(shredded chicken breast), seafood (shrimp and squid), vegetables, and herbs, plus a mushroom locally
called tengang daga, or “rat’s ear” because of its appearance.In Cebu, bam-i is likewise festive food,
typically served to symbolize long life during birthdays and special occasions.
14) Balbacua.

This Cebuano dish was inherited from the Spaniards a long time ago.The name "balbacua" reportedly
comes from the Spanish word "barbacoa," which means "to cook meat very slowly on an open fire".
Balbacua, is a beef stew made from beef, collagen-rich beef parts (primary ingredients oxtail, skin, and
joints), and various spices cooked for several hours until extremely tender and gelatinous.It is typically
served with white rice or misua or miki noodles.The sweet, salty, and slightly sour complement equally
on your taste buds.