Blood Compact - is the first international treaty of friendship between Filipinos and Spaniards and is known today as "Sandugo", meaning "one blood". This treaty of friendship occurred on March 16, 1565 through a blood compact. In commemoration, is an annual historical event that takes place every year in the island
province of
Bohol,
Philippines. This festival commemorates the treaty of friendship between two people of different races, culture, religion and civilization: between Datu Sikatuna, a native chieftain and the Spanish conquistador.
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Blood Compact