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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. So, if you’re spending one to three days in Manila and are looking for some local culture with which to fill your itinerary, definitely consider adding a cockfight to the list. While it may be different than anything you’ve previously experienced, it will certainly give you a taste of the culture in a whole new way.

Many people are involved in the games; gamecocks are raised with care, pampered, 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; however, there are also many other cockfighting venues. You can just check the local papers for listings of possibilities. There is usually a charge for admission into these games.

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