Have you seen the mini-amusement parks here in the Philippines during the fiestas? If you enjoyed that one, you might enjoy the bigger version of that!
In every fiestas I went, there were always this "mini-peryahan"-a small amusement park being set up on an open area. If you enjoyed the small ones, you better check out the bigger version of it! Kasadya Sa SRP is the biggest carnival I have ever visited in Cebu located in South Roads Property(SRP). Kasadya sa SRP is open annually, from December 4 until February 28, 4:00pm - 2:00am. Ring any bells? It is a place to celebrate Christmas, New Year, Sinulog and Valentines Day. All in one! Me and my cousins decided to celebrate my brother's birthday here. There is no way we have regretted this choice. My brother had a blast and it was the best gift we had given him on his day.
HOW TO GET THERE:
Plan A: Getting a taxi from SM Cebu City is possible but we met two problems when we chose this option. First problem: it was 6:00pm in the evening and it is considered as a rush hour, so the waiting line for a taxi was totally long and we don't want to play the waiting game. Second problem: we waited for a taxi somewhere else but unfortunately the taxi drivers did not agree with us unless we pay a double.
Plan B: Ride a 12I jeepney beside Radisson Blu Hotel(The building beside SM Cebu City) to Cathedral for P7/8. And walk your way to Senior Citizen's Park and you'll find buses parked nearby. These buses will take you to Kasadya sa SRP for free but they are scheduled hourly.
Plan C: If you don't want to ride the bus from the Senior Citizen's Park, you can get a taxi nearby that will take you to SRP. We paid P103 for the fare.
Plan D: Or you can get a Grab
GOING BACK:
We took a bus scheduled to depart by 10:00pm. It was a free ride going back to Senior Citizen's Park. You may ask the driver about their schedules. Going back to SM Cebu City, you'll have to walk from Senior Citizen's Park to Cathedral and ride a 12l jeep. Don't worry if there are no buses departing from SRP to Senior Citizen's Park because there are lots of motorcycle drivers waiting outside the entrance.
Plan A: Getting a taxi from SM Cebu City is possible but we met two problems when we chose this option. First problem: it was 6:00pm in the evening and it is considered as a rush hour, so the waiting line for a taxi was totally long and we don't want to play the waiting game. Second problem: we waited for a taxi somewhere else but unfortunately the taxi drivers did not agree with us unless we pay a double.
Plan B: Ride a 12I jeepney beside Radisson Blu Hotel(The building beside SM Cebu City) to Cathedral for P7/8. And walk your way to Senior Citizen's Park and you'll find buses parked nearby. These buses will take you to Kasadya sa SRP for free but they are scheduled hourly.
Plan C: If you don't want to ride the bus from the Senior Citizen's Park, you can get a taxi nearby that will take you to SRP. We paid P103 for the fare.
Plan D: Or you can get a Grab
GOING BACK:
We took a bus scheduled to depart by 10:00pm. It was a free ride going back to Senior Citizen's Park. You may ask the driver about their schedules. Going back to SM Cebu City, you'll have to walk from Senior Citizen's Park to Cathedral and ride a 12l jeep. Don't worry if there are no buses departing from SRP to Senior Citizen's Park because there are lots of motorcycle drivers waiting outside the entrance.
Entrance of Kasadya sa SRP. It doesn't look crowded on this picture but upon entering, we were welcomed with crowds of people and children; merchants; food stalls; and the smell of barbecues!
THINGS TO DO
EAT AND DRINK
We arrived with empty stomachs and it was the right time to get our hands on some delicious foods! There were plenty of food stalls selling variety of foods, and there were tables with seats but they do have this rule though: "Where you seat is where you order your food".
TRY OUT DIFFERENT RIDES OR PLAY GAMES
There are a lot of rides to choose from. Price ranges from P25 to P50 per person. You cannot leave the amusement park without trying out at least one ride! The dizziness is worth the experience according to one of my cousins, Alvi.
With P20, you can play several games too and receive candies/junk foods/drinks/chocolates/stuffed toys, as prize. There are mini-gambling games as well. You can bet on your money as low as 25cents. One thing to take note of is that kids are not allowed in the gambling game area.
With P20, you can play several games too and receive candies/junk foods/drinks/chocolates/stuffed toys, as prize. There are mini-gambling games as well. You can bet on your money as low as 25cents. One thing to take note of is that kids are not allowed in the gambling game area.
JUST KEEP WALKING
We walked around discovering new things. When getting lost in the middle of the crowd, make sure that you secure your things as well.
BUY A SOUVENIR
You cannot leave without a souvenir! You can get it either from the merchants or even from the game you played. From the entrance there are tons of affordable souvenirs sold like caps, shirts, headbands, accessories, bags, key chains and more. There were fireworks and other merchandise sold behind the Sugbu Bldg. or the Boardwalk where you can see the view of the sea.
TRY EATING THE BALUT EGG
In case your hungry in the middle of the adventure, there are plenty of vendors selling snacks. We actually chose to eat balut-a Filipino delicacy. Kuya Ian never ate one so he was dared to eat one as a birthday present for Jason, my brother. How sweet! Sean and Alvi had eaten two pieces of balut while Kuya Ian was still on his first balut. Good thing Sean won an orange juice from a game for Kuya Ian to refresh his taste buds.
My first experience in Kasadya sa SRP wouldn't be fun without my cousins and my brother. If you missed this carnival, then you can check out other amusement parks like Cebu Safari and Adventure Park in Carmen; Cebu Ocean Park in SRP; or Anjo World Themed Park in Minglanilla. They will be around all time in the year, but mind you that they are more pricey.
If you plan on having your date here or bring your family/friends, then make sure you do it before February ends.
If you plan on having your date here or bring your family/friends, then make sure you do it before February ends.