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202448 minGdocumentary

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World’s Toughest Boat Trips | Philippines

202448 minGdocumentary

In the Philippines, Zoe D’Amato explores five islands, highlighting the cultural significance of boats, local fishing practices, and the vibrant Maskarra festival.

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World’s Toughest Boat Trips | Philippines

2024• 48 minG

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In the Philippines, Zoe D’Amato explores five islands, highlighting the cultural significance of boats, local fishing practices, and the vibrant Maskarra festival.

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The Philippines, an archipelago of 7,107 islands in the Pacific Ocean, has relied on boats for trade and cultural exchange for nearly 70,000 years. In this episode, Zoe D’Amato begins in Cebu City, exploring the shipping industry and its significance. She visits Bantayan Island to learn about local fishing practices, experiences the vibrant MassKara Festival in Negros, and crosses the Sulu Sea to Palawan. There, she meets the Badjao tribe and participates in sustainable pearl farming at the Jewel Mer Pearl Farm, concluding her adventure aboard a traditional Paraw sailboat.

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