Hello, beautiful people of Hive! I hope you're doing well today. I'll be sharing with you our travel experience to the Igorot Stone Kingdom in Baguio City.
As we continued exploring the tourist attractions in Baguio City, our driver brought us to our next destination, which is the Igorot Stone Kingdom. At first, I was thinking about what it looked like. I thought it's like an old village of the tribe where they were living in a cave. But when we asked our driver what we were going to see there, he told us that it's a structure made by an Igorot named Pio Velasco. It will show how great their skills are in constructing a site using stones.
How do we enter the Igorot Stone Kingdom?
We need to pay 100 pesos for us to enter the Igorot Stone Kingdom. For kids four years old and older, we need to pay 80 pesos, while it's free for toddlers. My wife lined up for our tickets. After paying, we went to the entrance and showed the ticket to the attendant, who, I think, was already distressed as she responded to the guests. I was really expecting something that could showcase the culture of the tribe. But due to the huge crowd inside, I was not in the mood to explore the place. I only stayed in the middle part of the area and took a short video and some photos.
How did Pio Velasco come up with the idea of creating the Igorot Stone Kingdom?
I saw signage with a symbol of the head of a white carabao. It says that on March 1, 2020, a white carabao appeared before Pio Velasco, giving him the sign to start building the kingdom. It has also been his vision since childhood. So he started constructing the Igorot Stone Kingdom, which has now become one of the tourist attractions in Baguio City.
What can you expect inside the Kingdom?
You can see how good the Igorot people are when it comes to riprap or the construction of the kingdom using stones and rocks. I know that it's not an easy job doing the riprap. I once worked in construction during my college summer job at CTU-Danao. We can also see giant Igorot statues that showcase their traditional clothing. There is also an area that offers rentals of the attire if you wish to experience wearing it. You can also have the opportunity to ride the horse for pictorial purposes. You can go to the highest area using the stairs, which I did not try because I was feeling so tired at the time, and the place was also full of tourists.
What's the purpose of the white carabao's apparition?
It was then a fine day as we visited the place. But one thing that questions my mind is the purpose of the white carabao's apparition: to build the kingdom. I hope one day, if I could go back to Baguio City, this will be answered. I had no chance of asking it when we were there since we were also in a hurry trying to get to a new destination.
I admire how these indigenous people of the Philippines contribute to the rich culture and tradition of the country. Their works are worthy of being acknowledged and valuable.
This ends my blog today. I thank you for your support. Till next time. 🫶
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Nice trip ma'am. Hoping that someday me and my family will experience that.
Thank you @rezchang. By the way I'm a boy. 😅 I hope you could visit the place soon. God bless.
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It is beautiful and very intricate sir.
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Nice pictures sir @cup-bearer I have been here last July of last year. It was truly beautiful.
Yes. One of the beautiful attractions of Baguio City. I'm sure it will be more beautiful in the future because they can afford it with their daily income.
Nice place sir @cup-bearer!
Yes, it is a nice place to visit when you're in Baguio City. Thanks for dropping by. 🫶
Nice trip!
I've read some controversial discussions about this place telling it doesn't really represents the culture of igorots. I kinda agreed but, it is reasonable enough to say that it is mainly for tourisim given that this place is built from somebody's vision.
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That's what I was thinking when I thought about the main purpose of the white carabao's appearance. For what? Is it because of their culture and tradition? Or maybe because they only wanted to make a business. It's pricey and overcrowded. I just hope they will truly use it as a way of showing the richness of their culture and tradition and not only for money.
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I hope that you sir @cup-bearer had an incredible time exploring the Igorot Stone Kingdom in Baguio City! The intricate stone carvings and the rich cultural heritage must have been a sight to behold. I can only imagine the joy and wonder you experienced with your family and friends as you wandered through this enchanting place. Safe travels and warmest wishes.
Thank you, @restlessadvntr, for the wishes. We had so much joy as we traveled and explored the City of Pines with my family and friends. I wish I could go back there in the future.
In no time, sir, with God's grace.
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It was last 2021 when I visited this place, saw there are a lot added 😀.
For sure, they are planning to add more to make the place more attractive to tourists.
Amazing travel, beautiful wonders and exciting memories brother