It was the birthday of the youngest daughter and she invited us, me and the clan (15 in all) to a dinner at Barbaras at Gen Luna St, in front of Plaza Luis (the courtyard of St. Agustine Church for a dinner celebration.
It was buffet and pricey because there was a cultural show. There were many foreigners, mostly AFAMs in attendance. The venue was superb - an old Spanish type house with crystal chandelier. The food was 90% Filipino: paella, sinigang, papaitan, stewed vegetables with Bagoong, Filipino dessert. And there was a cultural show: tinikling, sayaw sa baso. An audience participation was asked. Our apo did the tinikling. The dancers received generous tips from spectators.
We should have plenty of occasions or venues where Filipino culture can be showcased to tourists like restos and tourist spots. (Perhaps there are plenty but I have not been active in these spots)
It is a rare sight and experience for me. For decades I have not seen a local cultural show. I=
It was a night to remember. Only at Barbaras.
