A Festival for the Tuba
Each part of our country has its own native drink to be proud of. The Tagalogs have lambanog to show off. The Ilonggos have basi. And, Cebuanos and Boholanos have the tuba, also known as “coconut wine” or “jungle wine.”
Although there are hundreds of commercial beverages to choose from, the tuba has made it to the top, for the tuba plays an immense role in Cebuano culture and history. As we all know, Filipinos gather in times of celebrations and commemorations. Most of the time, drinking alcohol and other beverages are some of the highlights of such gatherings.
So special is the role of the tuba in Cebuano culture that a festival in Argao is celebrated to honor not just the patron saint of the place but also to honor the tuba.
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