According to the Filipino in Toronto, a bride should not try on her gown before the actual ceremony. According to Filipino wedding traditions, falls into temptation of trying on her gown, the ceremony fails to materialize. Another common belief is on the issue of gifts. One should not give knives or any pointed object as a gift to protect the marriage from break ups. On a light note, offering arinola as gift brings good luck to the newly wedded couple. Another belief is on the issue of sitting style during the ceremony.

Another belief even in Toronto is based on the weather on the day of ceremony. For example, when it rains, this symbolizes joy and prosperity to the couple. Breaking of any utensil during the occasion brings good luck to the couple. According to Filipino wedding traditions, one knows which of the couples is to die first. This is through two candles placed on two sides. The person near the candle that goes off first is predicted to die first. Other beliefs state that a man should arrive in the church ahead of the bride to avoid bad luck in their marriage life.

Following decision between a man and a woman to marry in Toronto, the groom’s parents visit the bride’s family. During this meeting, groom’s parents requests for a hand in marriage. When thing go as expected, both families engage in marriage ceremony preparations. Plans include preparation of the budget as well as the guest list. According to Filipino wedding traditions, before the groom gets approval from the bride’s family, he must participate in some chores at the bride’s home.

Prior to the colonial days, marriage ceremonies lasted for three days. The first day involved blessing the couple by a priest. Before blessings, the couple was supposed to dip their hands on a plate full of rice. On the third day, the priest pronounced the couple as a man and a wife after pricking their chest to draw some blood. Once small amount of blood spilled, they made vows to each other three times before priest’s blessings. According to Filipino wedding traditions, the couple ate rice prepared by the priest. To mark end of the ceremony, the priest gives them a water drink containing a mixture of their blood.

A travel to the tropical island of the Philippines always makes the difference to experience a vacation in various popular destinations in the country made interesting with historical accounts, significant landmarks, and tranquil places to see.

In Batangas alone, a number of perfect tourist destinations are found. Tanauan in Batangas is just one of the best places in the country. It is the Skydiving Capital of the Philippines having Mt. Makiling and Taal Volcano as its drop zone making such undertaking a great and exhilarating adventure. The Taal Lake and Taal Volcano are the centerpiece attractions in Southern Luzon. Subic Bay in Olongapo City is the sailing paradise in the Philippines. It is in Subic Bay Ocean Adventure guests that you can enjoy showcases of the world’s awesome dolphins, false killer whales, and sea lions. Guests can actually swim and dive with them.

Going far north is the summer capital of the Philippines – Baguio City. It has the Burnham Park where guests can truly enjoy a day of boating, biking, and strolling. Camp John Hay or the “Little America of the Philippines” is also located here. Baguio is a home to other tourist attractions such as The Mansion, Mines View Park, Wright Park, Baguio Botanical Garden, the Asin Hot Springs, the ever miraculous and popular Lourdes Grotto, and the Philippine Military Academy also.

Some regions in the Visayas have their own story to tell and some tourist spots they can be proud of. It would be surprising if a person has not heard of the tropical paradise in the Western Visayas. Boracay Island is a very popular tourist destination in the whole world. Being in Boracay is indeed a tropical paradise to be commune with nature and to enjoy a tranquil respite.Boracay is famous for its pristine, talcum white beach, its blue water clear as a crystal, the breathtaking views, and the water adventures on the island itself give an astounding thrill to savor. The island is a common venue for many international competitions such as water sports activities.

A Philippine travel makes a worthy endeavor as you commune with nature and experience an exciting yet relaxing travel vacation in this land full of historical landmarks, pristine beaches, and tranquil places to see.