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| A man holding a microphone and sing sincerely. |
I strongly agree that we, Filipinos, love to sing eventhough it can bothersome. That's the way we Filipinos do to relieve stress. If you’re visiting the Philippines for the first time, do not be surprised to find karaoke and videoke machines along the seaside or by the narrow streets in a remote town.
A Korean friend of mine, who was a student in one of a Korean School here in Makati, once asked me how come she hears people singing their heart out anytime of the day. It's true, if I were on her shoes, I may be surprised to suddenly hear some loud singing while drinking beer together with the group in a bright afternoon. I experienced it myself when my cousins and I went to Matabungkay, Batangas, which is a few hours south of Manila. We were having lunch after a delightful swim and the cottage beside us was occupied by a family. From the child to the grandparent, everyone was eagerly trying to grab the microphone.
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| A typical Pinoy Videoke |
Indeed, you can find videoke bars in various parts of the globe, but the Filipinos’ love of it stand out to those who have been to the country. When my Kuya came to the Philippines, he instantly requested for a videoke session because he love to sing Bruno Mars music, etc,etc. Moreover, he believed that we Filipino loves to sing! We indulged on his request, Of course, the night wouldn’t be complete without the microphone on his hand.
That’s catch. When you find the Filipinos in the midst of their revelry, expect that they ask you to sing at least a song or two. That’s the beauty of the Filipino hospitality. We will make sure we involve you in our celebration and we won’t allow you to just be a spectator. From birthdays to Christmas to a job promotion to just simply having fun, whatever the occasion, you’ll find a lot of singing in the Pearl of the Orient Seas. Don’t tell me you weren’t warned.
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