Coco Beach offers weaving lessons to guests who are interested to learn  this native craft. Weaving has been part of the Filipino’s culture and has been around since pre-Hispanic times. Much of the materials have not changed which include leaves, vines and in our case, bamboo sticks.

May-may (in green) shows how to weave thin bamboo sticks

Activity Coordinators Belen and May-may decided to learn this activity and take it to the next level by making native fans of different shapes and styles from the woven bamboo sticks with the help of our master weaver and  Supervisor  of the Services Department, Modesto.

Different shapes and sizes of a bamboo fan

It took the two ladies a week to learn the craft and by then, they were ready to teach others. Belen and May-may now offer free weaving lessons at the Shopping Arcade any day at 3 in the afternoon. You can also buy these beautiful fans at very affordable prices. Just look for Belen and May-may at the Activity Center and make an appointment with them for the weaving lessons. You can also book other activities such as tours and excursions with them and they can also arrange so many fun-filled activities for you and your kids that will make them happy.