Assignment Asia: Philippines Balangay Sailing Culture

In the Philippines, the government declared the Balangay to be the country's national boat. The aim is to ensure that future generations of Filipinos will recognize the contribution of their forefathers in shaping the country's maritime tradition. Cheryl Bandicantos traveled to the city of Butuan on the island of Mindanao to find out what's being done to teach ancient boat building and sailing techniques to the younger generation. Subscribe to us on YouTube: https://goo.gl/lP12gA Download our APP on Apple Store (iOS): https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/cctvn... Download our APP on Google Play (Android): https://play.google.com/store/apps/de... Follow us on: Website: https://www.cgtn.com/ Facebook:   / chinaglobaltvnetwork   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cgtn/?hl=zh-cn Twitter:   / cgtnofficial   Pinterest:   / cgtnofficial   Tumblr:   / cctvnews   Weibo: http://weibo.com/cctvnewsbeijing Douyin: http://v.douyin.com/aBbmNQ/