The strange heritage of the Philippines; Get to know the biggest cock hotel in the world!

Travelers to the Philippines can now stay in the world’s largest building in the shape of a rooster, which is located in the high and remote areas of the country. This 6-story building is designed with a height of nearly 35 meters and has 15 rooms equipped with air conditioning system. However, none of the rooms have windows to preserve the chicken feather look on the exterior of the building.

You don’t need to worry about accommodation conditions; It’s not like a chicken coop here and you shouldn’t sleep on a pile of straw! The interior design of the building is completely modern and comfortable, and staying in this unique space can be a special and memorable experience for those interested in tourism.

Let’s learn more about the world’s largest rooster building:

Rooster Hotel; A symbol of cultural heritage and endless creativity

The impressive structure of the rooster, which is located on the hills of the “Campuestohan Highland Resort” (Campuestohan Highland Resort) on the island of “Negros Occidental” (Negros Occidental), was recorded in the Guinness Book of Records on September 8 as the “largest building in the shape of a rooster”. This building, which attracts tourists with its unique design and a spectacular view of the surrounding nature, has now become one of the leading attractions in the Philippines.

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Ricardo Cano Gwapo Tan, the creator of this project and a former politician who is now in his 80s, considers the construction of this building to be the fulfillment of his long-standing desire to create a lasting legacy. Even though Ricardo Tan is more than seventy years old, he still thinks of himself as a child and says that the mountain lodge “Campustohn” has always been like a playground for him to turn his amazing and inspiring ideas into reality.

Tan explained that he dedicated this building to the breeding industry of war birds; An industry that employs tens of thousands of people in the Philippines and plays an important role in the lives of local people. By designing this structure in the shape of a rooster, he intended to keep the importance of this bird alive for the people of Negros and to honor the cultural heritage of the region.

Roosters war; Iconic heritage of the Philippines

Cockfighting, known as “sabong” in the Philippines, is one of the country’s traditional pastimes dating back to before the Spanish colonial era. This ancient tradition is still held in the rural areas of neighboring countries such as Thailand and Indonesia; But it is banned in India.

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Ricardo Tan believes that this building not only shows the importance of this industry in the region, but also makes the Negros Occidental people proud and keeps the cultural heritage of this province alive. Tan stated:

The industry of fighting cocks is considered a billion dollar empire in our province. Now the Philippines has an iconic building and is a source of heritage, honor and respect.

There are more than 2,000 warbird breeding farms in Negros Occidental province, and along with sugar production and pig breeding, it has become one of the local economic and social pillars. This industry, especially in some rural areas of this province, plays a very important role in people’s livelihood and is one of the main activities of earning money.

All over the Philippines, millions of pesos (Philippine currency) are exchanged at cockfighting arenas, where enthusiastic spectators cheer on roosters as they fight each other to the death. Despite widespread protests by animal rights groups, these races are still held in some areas and are considered a traditional pastime.

In addition to the fact that roosters are fierce fighters, according to you, these birds can also be calm and docile creatures. He added:

These lovely birds not only fight in the battlefields of roosters, but also play a special role in various aspects of social and cultural life.

Referring to his childhood days, Tan said:

The sound of roosters during Christmas was a reminder for families to participate in the Eucharist. This ceremony is known among the Spanish as “Rooster’s Mass” and consists of nine days of morning services that continue until Christmas. This religious tradition, left over from the Spanish colonial era, is one of the special characteristics of the Filipino culture.

Stay in the heart of the giant rooster

This land was bought decades ago by your wife, Anita, and was originally a quiet mountain peak; But after the development of this five-hectare plot in 2010, it became a lively residence. Currently, the building is equipped with two large swimming pools, a restaurant, a cafe and hundreds of dinosaur statues and cartoon characters to entertain guests.

To reach the giant rooster, travelers have to travel a long way from Manila or Cebu. First, they have to take a plane to Negros Occidental. After reaching Negros, they have to travel about 27 kilometers by car and reach their destination by passing through agricultural fields and mountain paths. The cost of a room for four people in this hotel is nearly 80 dollars, and for larger groups of up to seven people, it costs about 120 dollars.

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