The Dancing Houses of Masbate: A Philippine Tale of Star Spirits and Harvest Blessings
On the island of Masbate, where the Visayan Sea laps against shores of black sand and volcanic rock, where coconut palms bend in the constant sea breeze and fishing boats return with the day’s catch as the sun sets in brilliant shades of orange and purple, there exists a phenomenon that has puzzled and enchanted sailors for generations. It is