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TAAL, BATANGAS, PHILIPPINES - NOV 11-24 2019
Learn the art of the Balisong and Filipino Martial Arts in a 6-day seminar series with one of the worldʼs leading authorities in bladed combat. Tuhon Apolo Ladra of Taal, Batangas, hometown of the Balisong.
Build your own authentic Filipino Hand Made (FHM) Balisong using traditional materials, tools and methods with the last remaining pandayans and blademakers who are keeping the art and culture alive.
Take an amazing Nature Trek into the wondrous Taal Volcano for a memorable lakeside training session.
Experience the rich, cultural heritage of historic Taal Town, the birthplace of the Barong Tagalog and the Balisong.
Visit amazing historic landmarks, architecture, museums, and indulge in the famously authentic Batangas food cuisine.
Visit the ancestral heritage homes of the Philippine Revolution and learn about Taalʼs role and significance.
TRAVEL DETAILS
Trip Dates: Monday, November 11 to Sunday, November 24, 2019
Location: Taal, Batangas, Philippines.
Participant Fee: $3500/ea which includes cost of airfare, lodging, transportation, food, coordination costs, balisong making training, and 6-day Filipino Martial Arts and balisong seminar series
THE HISTORIC TOWN OF TAAL
Taal Town is one of the Philippinesʼ hidden destination gems just a few hoursʼ drive from Manila. Known as the place where ʻtime stands still,ʼ it boasts an amazing array of historic and cultural notoriety, heritage sites, architecture, and spiritual landmarks. Being an important focal point of planning and staging during the Philippine Revolution, the townʼs acclaim is forever intertwined within the glory of the Batangas region.
ABOUT KNB
The mission of Kultura Ng Balisong (KNB) is to preserve and revitalize the culture of the Filipino handmade (FHM) balisong. KNB aims to spread awareness of its heritage through cultural and first-hand experiences. KNB was inspired by the film documentary, Way of the Balisong. The balisong culture and industry in the Philippines is fading drastically. Once a booming industry and a part of the daily life of a Batangueno and other Filipinos, the FHM balisong will likely be obsolete in the generations to come. In collaboration with the Way of the Balisong documentary, we aim to not only keep this part of the Filipino culture alive, but to help it prosper.
APPLICATION GUIDELINES
• There will be a total of 10-12 trip participants selected.
• Those who are selected will need to pay a deposit to secure the spot on the trip.
• All deposits and payments are non-refundable.
