Manilian Cockfights

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One of the popular activities for Manileños to take part in is cockfighting. While some visitors find it gory and cruel, the Philippine cockfight is for Filipinos the same as bullfighting is for the Spaniards – a national pastime that brings a feeling of pride and slight nostalgia, despite the blood. Many people are involved in the games; gamecocks are raised with care and prepared for their battle (by placing blades on their feet), bet on, and watched with frenzied screams of excitement. One of the major locations for this cockfighting is the Libertad cockpit, where you can see cockfights any day but Thursday. There is a charge for admission into the games.

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