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March 3, 2004 By: Betty Ramsey Passport Destination: Manila Packing Round 1. Manila, capital city of The Philippines, is located on the island of LUZON . 2. The city originally called "Maynilad" was named after a PLANT . 3. Manila's INTRAMUROS district was once the original walled city. 4. When Manila was under Spanish rule it was called "The PEARL of the Orient." 5. Manila's Tondo District is noted for its SHANTYTOWNS . 6. Manila is situated on Manila Bay which is linked by channel to the SOUTH CHINA SEA . Picture: building with palm trees and a red brick walk Departure Round 1. This sour fish soup is a staple at Filipino kitchens in Manila. FINIGANG 2. Every March or April Manila hosts "Likhang kamay," a festival that celebrates Filipino HANDICRAFTS . 3. Few realize that much of the ANNIMATION for US movies is produced in Manila. 4. For fourteen miles this river bisects the city of Manila. PASIG 5. All of these are popular sports in Manila except FOOTBALL . Picture: church On Tour 1. In the early 1970's Manila was the scene of a wave of protests against this president. FERDINAND MARCOS 2. This is a miniature exhibit of the most famous landmarks in the Philippines. NAYONG PILIPINO 3. Rooms at this hotel have personal butlers trained members of the House of Windsor. PAN-PACIFIC HOTEL 4. This popular park is named for the national heroes of the Philippines. RIZAL PARK 5. These small buses are a challenging and colorful way to get around the city. JEEPNEYS 6. The Bahay Psinoy Museum celebrates the roll of the CHINESE in Manila's development. 7. Quiapo Church is noted for a BLACK cross placed on the shoulder of a statue of Christ. Picture: two story white colonial building 8. "Casa Manila" is a restored Spanish Colonial HOME . 9. The annual "Tour of the Fireflies" is a protest against POLLUTION . 10. This museum highlights key events in the Philippine quest for independence. AYALA MUSEUM 11. Many interesting night spots include this place owned by a cooperative of dwarfs. HOBBIT HOUSE 12. The bizarre CHINESE Cemetery houses has air-conditioned houses for the dead. Bonus Question One Fort SANTIAGO , which once defended Intramuros, has been completely restored. Bonus Question Two is B Where on the map of Philippines is Manila found? Area 2 Picture: church interior Slide Show 1. Imelda Marcos had the COCONUT Palace built for Pope John Paul II's visit. . 2. The landmark Manila Cathedral is noted for its 4,500-pipe organ and its GILDED ALTER . 3. This presidential residence and seat of the national government is a national landmark. MALACANANG PALACE 4. Historic San AGUSTIN Church has survived seven major earthquakes and World War II. Clues for next destination: Cobra rock Boys Town Agriculture |