Title – New Boat Launch
Date – May 2006
Location - Malapascua Island - Philippines
Launching this new boat built by the villagers themselves in the traditional Philippine style was more then just the trial of strength; despite taking most of the men of the village. As part of the traditional launch ceremony, 21 ducks had their wings clipped and were placed into the sea from the boat before being retrieved and used to provide for the feast held to celebrate, that same evening.
Traditions such as this one are common round the world and although they take very different forms depending where you are they can be the highlight of any trip. By befriending local people and learning how to be accepted, you may have the good fortune to be invited along to help celebrate. You might even bring honour on your hosts by joining them in their celebration.
Our Gap Year and Independent Travel Safety & Awareness workshop teaches the skills required to develop good communication and looks at ways that you can help yourself be accepted by the locals in the country you are visiting. We understand the difference that your host’s acceptance can make to your experiences, but we also understand the dangers when you place too much trust in people you don’t really know. It is finding the right balance that makes all the difference.
Please visit our website at www.safegapyear.com
Image – ©Peter Mayhew
Date – May 2006
Location - Malapascua Island - Philippines
Launching this new boat built by the villagers themselves in the traditional Philippine style was more then just the trial of strength; despite taking most of the men of the village. As part of the traditional launch ceremony, 21 ducks had their wings clipped and were placed into the sea from the boat before being retrieved and used to provide for the feast held to celebrate, that same evening.
Traditions such as this one are common round the world and although they take very different forms depending where you are they can be the highlight of any trip. By befriending local people and learning how to be accepted, you may have the good fortune to be invited along to help celebrate. You might even bring honour on your hosts by joining them in their celebration.
Our Gap Year and Independent Travel Safety & Awareness workshop teaches the skills required to develop good communication and looks at ways that you can help yourself be accepted by the locals in the country you are visiting. We understand the difference that your host’s acceptance can make to your experiences, but we also understand the dangers when you place too much trust in people you don’t really know. It is finding the right balance that makes all the difference.
Please visit our website at www.safegapyear.com
Image – ©Peter Mayhew
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