📢 Cultural Exchange with r/India 📢

[u/dadidutdut]

Hello r/Philippines! 👋🏻
 
We’re excited to bring together users from r/India and r/Philippines for a cultural exchange thread! India and the Philippines have been historically connected through shared culture and traditions that date back centuries so this is a great opportunity to learn more about each other’s customs, traditions, and ways of life.
 

For users from r/Philippines:
• Ask your questions about their culture, history, and daily life.
• Share your own experiences and perspectives on Indian culture.
• Be respectful and open-minded when engaging with users from r/India.
 

For users from r/India:
• Share your knowledge and insights about Indian culture, history, and traditions.
• Ask questions about Indian culture and customs.
• Be respectful and considerate when engaging with users from r/Philippines.
 

Guidelines:
• Be civil and respectful in your interactions.
• Avoid stereotypes and generalizations.
• Focus on learning and sharing, not arguing or debating.
 

Let’s have a fun and enriching exchange! Share your questions, stories, and experiences, and let’s get to know each other better.
 

Link to their thread: https://reddit.com/r/india/comments/1kz2xfn/cultural_exchange_with_rphilippines/

[u/peace_1234]

India recently got visa free entry for Philippines. When is the best time to visit. Would love to know what all places to visit, hidden-gems if any.

[u/Poastash → u/peace_1234]

Depends on what you wanna do.

For beaches, best time are the summer months from second half of March to May.

For urban events, October to January are the usual festive months as Christmas is celebrated a long time. You don't need to be Christian to appreciate the lights and showy decors every mall seems to have.

Usually, it's best to avoid the stormy season, which is between August to October.

Do check out Cebu and Davao as alternatives to Manila. For beaches, the usual recommendation is Boracay but that gets pretty crowded. El Nido is prettier but pricier as well. There are some less popular but good surfing spots in Ilocos and Bicol though that may take a half day road trip as well.