My hubby and I decided to visit Global Village here in Dubai. Global Village is a huge place composed of pavillions of different countries. Philippines, China, Saudi Arabia, India, Lebanon, Thailand and a lot more, each have their own pavillions. Each country can showcase their own products from fabrics, food, housewares, homewares, native products and even services(thai massage, etc). This is the best place for cultural exposure, proving more to the world that Dubai is an active melting pot of today. In addition, it also offers fun rides and games for kids and adults alike. It is like their Star City plus the pavillions. As the nights goes deeper, the colder it gets, so better be equipped with heavy jackets or sweaters plus occassional drizzle.
As usual, as soon as I got hold of the map, we immediately looked for Philippine pavillion. I did not get to see it the first time, that's why hubby and I decided to eat some grilled shawarma and KFC chicken fillet supreme. We decided to roam around the area, checked out each pavillion that interests us.
One thing that took our attention was the hanging band. There were very tall structures and each band member with their respective musical instrument is tied up and left hanging while performing. It was a sight, and hubby can't help but to take lots of pics.
A 15 minute fireworks ensued and I took my chance to attempt some fireworks shots.
Then we walked again and ended in the games and rides area.
There was this particular game wherein there were big empty pints placed horizontally. The aim is to throw the ball inside without the ball bouncing back and instead stays inside the pint. It took some techniques to win stuff toys and hubby and I spent a whole hour trying to get the techniques of the winners. Alas, hubby tried it himself and we won a caterpillar stuff toy, we now named "Higgy da Higad"!
We then decided to go to Philippine pavillion and see some fish balls, kikiam, tuknene being sold. There were also some capiz and Team Manila t-shirts and the usual items(housewares,etc), ironically, made in China as can be seen at the back of the products. Videoke such as Mediacom was also there selling their products. Nothing more to see in Philippine pavillion, which is quite disappointing. This is the best chance to offer Philippine products to foreign markets and it seems that this chance has gone to waste.
We left at 12 mn and left the place colder than ever. I recommend that, given a chance, you take a visit to Global Village, it is a place not to be missed.
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