I had the great opportunity to
be among the few invitees of the SoCCSKSargen Experience (SEX) Tour organized
by the SoCCSKSargen Bloggers. The team is led by the award winning blogger Avel Manansala. SoCCSKSargen is comprised by four provinces and one component city
in Mindanao namely South Cotabato, Cotabato (formerly known as North Cotabato),
Sultan Kudarat, Saranggani and General Santos City. The SEX Tour aims to
promote the beauty of SoCCSKSargen and help spread news about the many
wonderful tourist attractions in the region. One of the most visited towns
frequented by both local and foreign tourists in the Region is the mystical
town of Lake Sebu located in the Province of South Cotabato. I would say, one
of the best part of this event.
It was not my first time
visiting Lake Sebu. I was there way back 2001. So this recent visit I had is my
second after ten long years. I was very excited during the 2 hour travel from
General Santos City to Lake Sebu. It’s like reuniting myself to a long lost
friend after 10 long years. The greeneries of the countryside added drama to my
travel. It was surreal.
Approaching Lake Sebu, I can
feel the cultural landscape and the heritage of the land. True enough, Lake
Sebu is very mystical. A place isolated from the urban living yet offers an
immense life communing with culture and nature.
CULTURE. Lake Sebu is home to
the T’boli’s, a highland tribe that has its roots in South Cotabato. The
T’bolis take pride of their very rich culture that has been preserved and
practiced even to this day.
T’bolis are best known for
their exceptional skills in weaving. They called their produce made out of
weaving as T’nalak which has gained good reputation all over the country. Some
of its great dream weavers were even invited to different places in and outside
of the Philippines to showcase their excellent weaving skills.
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Photo Courtesy By Orman Manansala |
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Photo Courtesy By Orman Manansala |
The T’bolis are also great
wood carvers. Every single wooden collectibles ranging from bracelets,
necklaces, beads and other accessories are great works of T’boli people.
Without a doubt, the Tboli Tribe is rich in culture and certainly one of the
most colorful in the Philippines.
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Photo Courtesy By Marky Romane Go |
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Photo Courtesy By: Marz Fernandez Bendol |
NATURE. Nature abounds the tranquil
Eden of Lake Sebu. For nature loving souls, this peaceful town is a perfect
retreat. The lakes themselves are considered as precious gifts to the T’bolis.
But the local tribesmen consider the Lake not only God given food basket but
also a miraculous body of water that never dries up.
Lake Sebu is not all about its
mystic Lakes. It is the home of the Seven Waterfalls I used to call Seven
Wonderfalls of Lake Sebu, a grandeur beauty of nature that will truly put every
visitor at awe. There is T’daan Kini Waterfalls situated in isolated lushes of
the town. Slowly, Lake Sebu has grown into a perfect haven for nature seekers.
There are now plenty of resorts built to cater the rapid demand of tourism in
the town but built in accordance to the specifications of Local Environment Law
and Tourism Office.
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T'Daan Kini Falls |
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One of the Seven Falls |
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The stream in T'daan Kini |
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The Green and Cool Trek |
At Lake Sebu, it is noteworthy
to realize that man, nature and culture blend together as perfect one. An ideal
example that the three can exist together in harmony and great shape. Truly,
Lake Sebu has become South Cotabato’s tourism hub. It is becoming a popular
destination not just in SocCCKSarGen region but probably in the entire country
but people are united there to protect and keep the culture and nature
intact and well preserved in spite of tourism and the call of the modern world.
With that, LAKE SEBU is truly the mystical Eden of South Cotabato.
WATCH OUT FOR: The Seven
Wonderfalls of Lake Sebu.
29 comments
Write commentsgosh! it's so nice here. i want to visit there. love the scenery.
ReplyMystical indeed!! I shot for the cover of Smile magazine in Lake Sebu years back and though we traveled a distance, it was worth the trip!! the lilies in bloom only in the mornings are beautiful! Plus I hope the T'boli culture may be preserved for generations to come! Great entry!
Replythe 7 falls zip line is still the ride to beat.
ReplyParang I wanted to go back to Lake Sebu again after reading your post. Nice one. Love the photos.
ZehnRe - Yes! Soothingly GREEN! This is one the places in Mindanao i will truly recommend to my friends who love nature, culture and adventure!
ReplyLia Andrea Ramos - So sad didn't spend my time morning there. I wish I've seen those lilies that captured your heart. :) And same here, i wish T'boli culture well be preserved. It is one of the most colorful cultures I've seen. :) Thank you Lia for taking time to drop a comment. :) I enjoyed reading your travel blog too. :)
Reply@Leo - lake Sebu's Zipline is just crazy! Hahahaha. One of the best zip line ride i had so far. And like you, I want to come back to this haven some day and commune with nature and culture of of Lake Sebu. :)
Replyamazing how they preserved their culture and of course the environment. i hope the zipline did not damaged much the area.
ReplyMany thanks for your amazing coverage of Lake Sebu. The Green behind the goldmine... I fell in-love with the place, the first time I set my eyes on it, even bought my piece of paradise, you will love it too. The serenity of beautiful Lake Sebu, provides a complete contrast to the incessant daily noise and never ending demands on our time. To all kababayans and Tourist out there, you can spoil yourself and your family, escape for a while and enjoy the peace and beauty of this wonderful place Lake Sebu... God's gift to humanity...
ReplyOlantot! dalhin moko dito...
ReplyGreat post. I hope there will be more participants on the next SEX tour so they too can enjoy the beauty of SocSarGen. Regards!
Replynice job and very nice blog! enchantingly beautiful
Reply@ DONG HO - Like you, I am all praises for the preservation of their culture and the nature that surrounds them. I guess, the zipline did not damage the natural beauty of Lake Sebu, instead, it added a new and exciting way to appreciate its Seven Falls.
Reply@ ANONYMOUS - thank you for appreciating my work. I am also thankful for the chance to see Lake Sebu for the second time again. Your twon is so blessed with natural beauty, rich culture and beautiful people that really need to be preserved,not just today but for the years to come. Thank you again and Mabuhay ang Lake Sebu. :)
Reply@ KIM AND MJ - i am planning to go back there and spend a two or two. I will definitely tag you guys along. :)
Reply@ LAURENCE - I hope so too Laurence. Avel and the rest of Sox Bloggers are really great help in promoting our amazing SocCKSSargen region. :) Thank you again for the warm welcome. :)
Reply@ PH John - Thank you so much for all the support and hope to be back here soon with you! :)
Replywow.......as always
Replytantalizingly mystical. I haven't been to lake sebu and i'm wondering why. can you actually swim in the stream of T'daan Kini?
Reply@ PEARL - The Seven falls are actually not suitable for swimming. BUT T'DAAN KINI is. Here, can swimming with its very cold stream fresh water.
ReplyI'm glad more travel bloggers are discovering the wonders of the province I call my home away from home. Do visit Balben Family Cove on your next visit! :)
ReplyThe Sleeping Dragon
ReplySta. Maria, Davao Del Sur .< in what particular place in davao del sur?
We made a short narrative film on the Tinalak weaving for the 2012 Louis Vuitton festival. unfortunately our film wasn't accepted as a finalist.
ReplyWe hope though, with your help, can still use this film as a tool for your marketing campaigns particularly in tourism promotion in South Cotabato.
Hope you can like and share our film page: www.facebook.com/thedreamweaverfilm for updates.
Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E_ukE8AWx7w&feature=youtu.be
Vimeo: http://vimeo.com/45344682
Thank you! Let's promote Philippine tourism at its best. :)
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