Traditional Filipino Bamboo Cooking Class in Cebu

My nine-year-old son and I signed up for a bamboo rice cooking class. It was located by the beach, and over the weekend, many local Filipino families were there swimming and celebrating birthdays, creating a joyful and chill atmosphere. The process of making bamboo rice wasn't difficult, and the seasoning was quite familiar to us Taiwanese. A big thank you to our guides, Necian and Philip, for their kind and detailed explanations. They didn't just teach us how to cook but also shared a lot about Filipino culture, which was very interesting! The finished product was delicious. My son especially loved the coconut milk shrimp, and I found the chicken Adobo dish to be incredibly tasty. The rice cooked in the bamboo was also perfectly done and fragrant. The portion size was very generous for two people; I really wished I had a bigger appetite! While waiting for the bamboo rice to cook, we took the opportunity to play in the ocean. For dessert, we made halo-halo using fresh coconut. The process was simple, and the taste was incredibly comforting. Thank you to both guides for giving us such a wonderful time. This experience is perfect for tourists who enjoy learning about local culture and hands-on activities. The guides have also hosted families who aren't proficient in English, and they manage just fine using translation apps. The beach itself doesn't have many facilities, but there's a simple convenience store and a coffee shop. We didn't use the facilities this time, only walked along the beach, but the water at Hadsan Park looked very clear and beautiful. You can also take the opportunity to enjoy the beach after the class. We didn't mind that the beach was crowded. Seeing large local families enjoying their Sunday with abundant food and drinks actually felt lively and interesting. Although the guides were a bit concerned at first and specifically explained the Filipino Sunday family day culture to us, for us, it was all part of the experience.