Historical Archers Philippines

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Historical Archers Philippines started in 2020 as an online community for historical and traditional archers, enthusiast, hobbyist, manufacturers, and researchers in the Philippines[1] through Facebook groups. Its active members are practicing Chinese archery, Turkish archery, Kyudo, Mid-Eastern archery, Korean archery, etc.. as well as Philippine heritage archery.

Soon it grew and became an organization and events was organized by its core members to promote it as a traditional and cultural sports competition in the Philippines, like the World Nomad Games.

Philippine traditional archery history was made during the First PANA Traditional Archery Festival[2] in Bayawan City, Sept.16-17 2022[3] for Pinoy archers.

In 2023 HAP became a member of HDH-International Archery Association (Hungary)[4] who have members worldwide.

Trad Archery Shooting

In May 13–14 the Panaan Games Historical Archery Festival was held at Bayawan City with Malaysian delegates joining.[5]

HAP Organization are planning to continue to host Historical and Traditional archery events around the country as well as send delegates to other international events to represent the country.

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Log in or sign up to view". www.facebook.com. Retrieved 2024-03-19.
  2. ^ "Facebook". www.facebook.com. Retrieved 2024-03-19.
  3. ^ The first pana traditional archery festival was held in Bayawan, retrieved 2024-03-19
  4. ^ "hdhiaa". hdhiaa.net. Retrieved 2024-03-19.
  5. ^ Singh, Rajwin Paul (2023-05-18). "MALAYSIA WINS BIG AT THE PANAAN GAMES 2023 HISTORICAL ARCHERY FESTIVAL". Kr8tif Express. Retrieved 2024-03-19.