Of Bananas and Peace

               There are many reasons to visit the brilliant province of Lanao del Norte. One of those reasons is Tubod. Tubod capture serenity, sports and culture in one place and gives you to a different sort of experience. Its lovely and panoramic sceneries could easily be your stress reliever. Visit their Municipal hall and set foot in their very own Rizal Park, which will remind you of nature and serenity

        

                These photographs were taken by Angel Villarojo after the Rizal Day commemoration. The small hut shows their great love for bananas even after their festival was long done. This has become one of their trademarks as time passes by.

              Sports are clearly part of their culture, as one would experience firsthand the sports they pride themselves with. Tennis is just one of those sports events that they promote with young and promising players with the tutelage of their parents. This love for sports also extends to racing motorbikes. Motorbike racing has grown popular in this area after a motorbike race track was developed in Tubod. Foreigners and Filipinos alike visit Tubod to experience the thrill and adrenaline rush that motorbike racing brings to them. Tourists would then witness the hospitality and cheerfulness of the citizens as they experience the fun and adventure.

              Tubod is also home to the Mindanao Cultural Center that houses sports facility and a massive area that would fit hundreds and thousands of people. This center provides easy access to race track fields, huge swimming pools and an abundance of rooms for players during sports competitions or events.

                Experience a beauty and calmness in one fell sweep as you set foot at Tubod, Lanao del Norte!