2022/12/02 / Last updated : 2022/12/05 Niere Teresita blog

What it’s like to visit a Philippine carnival?

You’re here. You’ve already made it to the Philippines, and you’re ready to have some fun. Maybe you’re here for a vacation, or maybe you’re here for work, but either way, carnivals are something that people from all over the Philippines come to experience.

But what is it like to visit a Philippine carnival? What’s it like to be at one? Should you go? How do they work? What should I expect? These are all questions that can be answered with a simple answer: It’s amazing!

Carnivals or commonly known as “Perya” are a big part of Filipino culture, so much so that they’ve been around for years and has been a big part of our childhood memories. The Perya experience is an essential highlight of Filipino fiestas. It provides entertainment with variety of things you can do such as rides, games and shows.

Perya in the Philippines

With so many different rides, one that you must definitely try is the ferris wheel! Just a heads up – this is faster than what we usually see in the movies!

Ferris wheel

If you’re wondering what’s the most fun and famous game at Perya – it’s the color game! You wouldn’t want to miss trying out this game as it’s a Filipino favorite and your perya experience wouldn’t be complete.

Color game

Ready to visit a Perya in the Philippines? Ask the locals and find out where is the nearest Perya at your place of stay. Perya is moving from city to city and it doesn’t have a permanent location which makes it more exciting for people to visit it once it opens.