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Folk dance, music and wood carvings illustrate the history and culture of this island republic. View the International Area Map Locate It: F12 The pavilion, built in the shape of a salakot -- the wide-brimmed sun hat worn throughout the islands -- is surrounded by a moat spanned by three bridges. HISTORY. Twelve large, intricately carved panels by Carlos V. Francisco depict Philippine history from its legendary origins to the growth of the independent republic after World War II. DANCING. Young Filipinos perform folk dances in an open-air theater. PROGRESS MART. Philippine industrial advances and cultural achievements are displayed on the second floor of the pavilion. In a shop, Filipino handicrafts are for sale. The description of this exhibit from the 1965 Official Guide Book Pavilion of the Philippines SOURCE: Commercial Transparency by Photo Lab, Inc., Washington, DC