HEY KEVIN!!!!!
i was thinking about my gameplan for kwave this weekend so i looked at google maps to plan out my commute route, and i don't know why it took me so long to realize the venue for the festival is SOOOO near so many of the iconic tourist sites in the manila!
and of course, as someone that works in the tourism industry here in the philippines, i'm here to suggest to you some places you can go visit (and hopefully you have the time to do so!!!):
1. intramuros - known as the walled city during the spanish occupation in the philippines, you will find here spanish colonial architecture including churches and cobbled streets. a bunch of universities are found inside the walled city too :)
2. fort santiago - this was where our national hero, jose rizal, was imprisoned before he was k worded in the park right in front of where you guys will be performing (brutal but i just wanted to share some facts haha). there's also a lot of ruins and remnants from the spanish and american occupation here in the philippines. there's also a coffee shop inside (which i haven't tried but really want to) called papa kape (idk if you still drink coffee but nct ten has been here and if you wanna get recos maybe you can ask him!) you can get more info here if you'd like hehe https://intramuros.gov.ph/fs/
3. national museums of the philippines (fine arts, natural history and anthropology) - as straightforward as its named, three national museums of the country are located near the festival venue :) it features the rich history and culture of the philippines all in one go :) my personal favorite will always be the national museum of natural history because i love seeing the intricacies of how the flora and fauna are preserved, but an art buff like you, i know you would like the national museum of fine arts :) so much art with different stories to tell from different people, all housed under one roof
here's a rushed map (SORRY) so you can check it out!! i would provide photos but i only got the brilliant idea to make this for you during my lunchbreak and i unfortunately can't open my fancafe account on my office desktop, so i'm drafting this on word before moving it there hahaha
i hope the short list doesn't go to waste and that you have a little bit of spare time to go around 🥹 it will be a bit (ok not a bit, it will be SUPER) hot, so don't forget to stay hydrated, wear comfy clothes, and maybe bring your portable beyonce fan hehehe
SEE YOU ON SATURDAY KEVIN!!!!!!!!! my seat will be at the other side from where you usually stand but i know your energy will definitely reach me (and u have eyes like a hawk it's a slim chance but i won't be surprised if you end up spotting my banner hehe)
love always,
tee 🍵✨