Believe it or not

This country officially catholic. However, like in whole East Asia, people believe in spirits, things, bats, koan. Dont talk of White Lady, they get scared. Bats, kwaknet, very bad sign. Looks like they want to see a bat, but mostly it is a butterfly or a bird. Siquijor witches famous.

In mercado You find shamans, or medicinmen/women from mountains. One guy brings a big pyton which works good as people magnet. Their elixiers and plants, herbs, oils, people have bigger trust than in any doctor. Also these medicines cure every known sickness from cancer to black skin. Well, advertising is free in this country. US multinationals also promise in their adds whatever, no need proof, tests. White skin in 10 minutes.

Word of the day: koan = whatever, gizmo