Thirsty can mean two things. It could either mean you want to drink or it could mean you are looking for something more of a sexual nature. Whichever one it is there is this place that answers those needs in a tongue-in-cheek manner.
I am writing this article right now because I encountered this reel on Instagram (on the right) that just had me in stitches. I suppose it helps that I am mostly open-minded which is why I found it funny, not offensive.
It made me think of Andre, a character in the story Hybrid Alpha by Bryant who, when he was still unmated, was known for his sexcapades with shifters and humans alike. He is openly and unapologetically gay and I just know that Turrisi Bar would be a place he would go to for giggles. Also, Andre lives in Sicily so it surely isn’t that far from where the Incubi pack is located.
You know what? I’ve thought about it and, yes, I am convinced that Andre is a regular of Turrisi Bar, lol!
Turrisi Bar is in Sicily
Turrisi Baror Bar Turrisi is an establishment in Castelmola, Sicily that has been around since 1947 and, yes, phalluses are a thing there. You will see it in the statuary, paintings, door handles, furniture and fixtures, some of the wine bottles, and let us not forget the faucets.
That faucet in the video was interesting, I must admit. Not that it is shaped like a phallus but that it needs to be handled like an actual penis to make the water come out! I don’t want to explain the how or why for the uninformed but suffice it to say, this is definitely not a place we would want to bring our “innocent” friends if we want to preserve their innocence or naivete.
To be clear, though, it is a faucet so there better not be anyone attempting to mount it. That would just break the sink!
What is the story behind all the phalluses in Turrisi Bar?
I went to the website (which is in Italian) I used Google Translate to read what it says on the page called “The Phalluses” found within “The Bar” main link with some minor tweaks from me. Note, on the page there are paintings on the side that support the text I copied and pasted below. Here is an excerpt of what it says:
It was these places that hosted the first gay communities under the Mediterranean sun, in the last decades of the nineteenth century: fragile, restless, and refined offspring of illustrious and wealthy families, who cradled here the “existential torments of an already decadent Europe”, real and presumed intellectuals, darkened in the salons of London, Paris, Berlin, who in the small “oasis” of Sicily indulged in all kinds of extravagance, unbridledness and freedom.
The idea of the phallus certainly initially aroused great dismay, especially for the parish priest, but in reality, it is a symbol by no means vulgar, it is also found in the culture of the Greeks, ancient colonizers of this land. It is the god Priapus who represented fertility, freedom, luck, life, and beauty in ancient Greece. These ideals, which have always hovered in the air of this hot and arid land, find a well-defined location in this bar, which together with the other choreographic elements, such as Sicilian carts, puppets, cart keys, etc. tries to synthesize part of Sicilian culture.
The phallus is also a symbol that in ancient times represented the antidote against the evil eye, whose effectiveness certainly cannot be denied. Today this place continues to carry on what history has left, without neglecting the needs of the present.
Turrisi offers more
Having a phallic-themed establishment may not be unique in itself but it is certainly different a good way to start a conversation and drum up interest not only in the bar but also in the town where it is located. They even have a B&B called Casa Turrisi where travelers can stay and appreciate the beauty of Castelmola.
Phallic bottle wines
If you want to bring home a little bit of Turrisi Bar with you they also have an online store called Vino Mandorla. I don’t know if their wines are expensive or not but the Phallic Shot that contains 3 cl costs €7, 10 cl Phallic bottle costs €12, and the 50 cl bottle is €25.
When I converted that to Philippine Peso I fell out of my seat. The wines are supposed to be good but I think we are mostly paying for the uniqueness of the bottle. As a matter of fact, we COULD purchase an empty phallic shot bottle for €3.
A must-see in Sicily
You can be sure that if I ever find my way to Sicily, Turrisi Bar will be one of my stops. I have to try one of those faucets for myself, lol!
AXN Asia’s Instagram and Tiktok challenge is now trending as netizens share why their hometown is G.O.A.T. This was inspired by My Hometown Is G.O.A.T., the new Original Production by AXN Asia, in collaboration with the Department of Tourism (DOT).
A new challenge is making the rounds on Instagram and Tiktok as Filipino netizens proudly show off why their hometowns are the G.O.A.T. or the Greatest of All Time.
The social media trend, which uses the hashtags #AXNHometownGOAT and #[Name Of Your Hometown]GOAT, is inspired by the new Original Production by AXN Asia, in collaboration with the Department of Tourism (DOT), My Hometown Is G.O.A.T., which premiered last week on November 4.
My Hometown Is G.O.A.T. follows Megan Young and Mikael Daez, Gazini Ganados, and the PBA Moto Club comprised of Marc Pingris, JC Intal, Jayjay Helterbrand, and Rico Maierhofer as they revisit their hometowns in Zambales, Zamboanga, and Pangasinan along with nearby provinces, to showcase the best that these destinations have to offer.
In the spirit of the show, AXN Asia is calling on their Filipino audiences across the region to take to Instagram and TikTok to talk about their own hometowns in the Philippines and what they think to make these places the G.O.A.T.
Popular content creators on Instagram and TikTok have already contributed to the trend with their own posts that share both interesting trivia as well as personal memories about their respective hometowns.
Some early joiners of the trend include Davaoeña beauty and lifestyle content creator Dewanie Kim Catapang, Bulaceña pilot and beauty queen Chezka Carandang, professional surfer Philmar Alipayo from Siargao, and Kapampangan photographer Mark Canlas.
For TikTok postings, use the green screen effect and take us on a virtual tour of your hometown, tag @AXNAsia, and use the hashtags #AXNHometownGOAT and #[Name Of Your Hometown]GOAT.
For Instagram postings, pick the best photos or videos you have of your hometown, share why it’s the G.O.A.T, tag @AXNAsia, and use the hashtags #AXNHometownGOAT and #[Name Of Your Hometown]GOAT.
Their posts have been subsequently featured on AXN Asia’s website, where the channel is pulling posts from Instagram and Tiktok containing the hashtag #AXNHometownGOAT in hopes of creating a comprehensive collection of hometown memories from Filipinos all over the Internet. The collection of posts can be found on www.axn-asia.com/MyHometownIsGOAT/Conversation.
Just like these social media stars, you can also show off your hometown and get featured by AXN Asia. On TikTok, use the Green Screen filter to give your audience a virtual tour of your hometown’s best assets. On Instagram, share a carousel of photos or videos of your hometown, along with a caption of your personal take on why it’s the greatest of all time.
Be sure to make your post public and AXN Asia may feature them on their website at www.axn-asia.com/MyHometownIsGOAT/Conversation.
On both platforms, remember to tag @AXNAsia and use the hashtags #AXNHometownGOAT and #[Name Of Your Hometown]GOAT (e.g., #ManilaGOAT) to allow the channel to feature your content.
Viewers can catch the remaining episodes of the travel and lifestyle reality series My Hometown Is G.O.A.T. every Thursday and Friday at 8.30PM on AXN Asia, available on SKYCable, Cignal, G-Sat, and various cable operators nationwide, or on AXN Asia’s YouTube channel every following Wednesday, starting tonight.
KC Global Media Entertainment LLC is a global multi-media company based in the United States. The brainchild of former Sony executives Andy Kaplan and George Chien, KC Global Media Asia (KCGM Asia) is primed to be Asia’s leading entertainment hub through the production, distribution, and programming of quality, ground-breaking content.
Backed by more than two decades of industry experience, KCGM Asia boasts an impressive portfolio of premium pay-TV channels in South-East Asia and Korea, including English-language general entertainment network AXN, anime channel Animax, South Korea’s ONE, and Japanese entertainment channel GEM. By combining award-winning and well-loved entertainment formats with extensive knowledge and insight into the Asia Pacific market, KCGM Asia is paving the way for a new standard of entertainment in Asia and beyond.
AXN features exclusive top-rated drama series, blockbuster features, reality programs, and groundbreaking original productions. The channel appeals to a discerning audience seeking content that is smart, intriguing, and unexpected, and all delivered close to U.S telecasts.
From SEAL Team and MacGyver to The Amazing Race Asia and Asia’s Got Talent, AXN is defined not by a genre, but by an attitude that truly redefines action. In Asia, AXN is enjoyed in 38 million households across 17 territories and is available in both SD and HD.
The Tourism Promotions Board (TPB) Philippines, the marketing and promotions arm of the Department of Tourism (DOT), is set to boost tourism in the Philippines as it simultaneously mounts the Philippine Travel Exchange (PHITEX) and MICE Buyers Invitational (MICECONnect) 2019 on October 20 to 27 to promote the Philippines as a prime tourist destination for both leisure and MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conventions, and Exhibits/Events).
Phitex
Now in its 18th year, PHITEX is considered to be the biggest travel trade event in the country, with close to 200 sellers and 200 buyers participating. The main highlight of the event is the one and a half day business-to-business (B2B) session between foreign buyers and local sellers to encourage tourism-related discourse among the participants, and open doors for business opportunities.
Marie Venus Tan, TPB COO
“PHITEX is mounted annually as a support for stakeholders in the travel trade industry,” says TPB COO Marie Venus Tan.
“Instead of working as individual operators and sellers, we provide a platform for them to connect to hundreds of buyers from all over the world in one venue, which saves them precious time and money. The event also gives buyers a more comprehensive view of the different destinations and packages that they can sell to consumers, either as an individual or bundled tours.”
Participants also took part in the PHITEX educational seminar where industry leaders discussed new trends in tourism marketing as well as marketing strategies in mature and emerging markets while keeping the theme of “Philippine Tourism: Trailblazing Responsible Travel and Inclusive Growth,” in mind.
Giving their insights were Thomas Graham, Co-Founder of Make A Difference (MAD) Travel, Carlos Mori Rodriguez, the Chief Innovation Officer of EON The Stakeholder Relations Group, and Nelly Nuezca Dillera, CESO III, the Deputy Executive Director of the Philippine Trade Training Center – Global MSME Academy, who ended the seminar on how DTI is building capabilities for halal development and certification.”
MICECONnect 2019
Meanwhile, MICECONnect 2019, aims to accelerate the Philippine MICE industry by gathering MICE suppliers to showcase the country as a premium destination for international events and conferences.
Happening simultaneously with PHITEX, MICECONnect 2019 is the continuation of a two-year program as a comprehensive educational seminar for local MICE stakeholders to learn new and effective global trends, approaches, and methods. This year’s focus is conducting business networking opportunities to further develop the country’s MICE industry.
MICECONnect 2019 likewise features B2B sessions for Philippine and foreign MICE buyers, and include a hotel and MICE venue inspection. Moreover, MICECONnect delegates will be treated to post-event tours to highlight some of the country’s premier MICE destinations including Iloilo City, Bacolod, Davao, Boracay, Cebu, Bohol, Palawan, Tagaytay, Manila, and Batangas.
More importantly, both PHITEX and MICECONnect 2019 enable TPB to support and raise awareness on sustainable community-based tourism. Apart from promoting what the Philippines can offer, TPB also advocates for the protection of natural assets and expanding the benefits of tourism to communities that are directly and indirectly affected by the industry, consequently helping DOT towards achieving its goals for the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
To know more about PHITEX and MICECONnect 2019, visit the following websites:
Corregidor Island holds historical narratives of war that represents the fight for the country’s freedom. Known as the “Isle of Valor” or “The Rock”, the 358-kilometer island holds more treasures apart from the history carefully preserved in the island.
The Corregidor Foundation (CFI), the Department of Tourism (DOT) through its marketing arm, the Tourism Promotions Board (TPB), and the Tourism Infrastructure and Economic Zone Authority (TIEZA), unveils the new brand of Corregidor … Corregidor Now.
Corregidor Now
Corregidor Now seeks to entice tourists to live and experience Corregidor Island in more ways than one! It invites guests to learn the unique story of Corregidor Island and explore spots around the island that are waiting to be experienced, making it a unique and exciting tourism destination.
With the campaign, they seek to actively promote the island’s various attractions, such as:
middle-side barracks
battery grubs
Pacific war memorial complex
Cine Corregidor
Spanish lighthouse
Japanese garden of peace
Filipino heroes memorial
Malinta tunnel, and
Lorcha dock
Beyond historical relics, the island boasts of a multitude of opportunities for every type of traveler to enjoy biking, bird watching, camping, fishing, hiking, island runabout, and kayaking are just some of the fun activities in the island.
President Rodrigo Duterte has appointed Corregidor Foundation Inc. Chairperson and CEO Cynthia Carrion in spearheading the new strategic campaign, dubbed “Corregidor Now,” which aims to deliver a stronger and unified voice for the whole island, bringing it to greater heights as a tourist attraction.
“For years, Corregidor Island seemed to be perceived solely as a popular historical site, with its idyllic features unknown to many,” Carrion said. “With our campaign, we hope that it will usher in a new era for this eco-historical location, making it known as a place of sanctuary where one can enjoy a relaxing opportunity to revel in the past.”
This initiative, according to TPB Chief Operating Officer Marie Venus Tan aims to attract more domestic and international tourists to visit Corregidor Island.
In support of this endeavor. TIEZA Chief Operating Officer Pocholo Paragas said they greatly recognize the island’s historical value and strong tourism potential, which can make it a flagship Tourism Enterprise Zone (TEZ).
TIEZA is developing a comprehensive master plan for the redevelopment of Corregidor and the proposed rehabilitation of the Corregidor South Dock Pier. Under the marketing campaign, they will implement more proactive promotional efforts in various forms of media to inform the public and entice target markets to visit the island.
With all the tourist destinations in the Philippines, Corregidor Island is the only one where you can truly dive deep into history while enjoying the best of tropical Philippines. it is the picture-perfect showcase of the variety of fun and adventure offered on its land, sea, and air. Carrion invites Filipinos to come together, enjoy, and explore the historical paradise that is the ultimate relaxation and fun adventure sanctuary.
AXA Philippines, one of the country’s leading insurers, in partnership with The SM Store, awarded an all-expense paid trip for two to Hong Kong Disneyland to lucky e-raffle winners of the recent Shop and Fly Promo. The winners, including Jeremy Albert Na Diego (in photo), also received AXA Philippines Personal Accident Insurance coverage worth P50,000.
Among the stores that participated in the Shop and Fly promo, which was exclusive to SM Advantage Card holders, were The SM Store Pampanga, Clark (Pampanga), Baguio, Megacenter Cabanatuan (Nueva Ecija), Cauayan (Isabela), Rosales and Urdaneta (Pangasinan), Tarlac, Olongapo (Zambales), Marilao and Baliwag (Bulacan), Telabastagan, San Fernando (Pampanga), and Valenzuela.
With Diego and his companion in the photo are (L-R) The SM Store Megacenter assistant branch manager Nelson D. Lutero, Jr., AXA Philippines financial partner Jessel Ladrillono, and AXA Philippines financial partner Michael Alamag.
To boost efforts in attracting Korean tourists to visit the Philippines, Tourism Promotions Board (TPB) Philippines, the marketing arm of the Department of Tourism, will be participating in two major travel fairs happening in South Korea —The Korea World Travel Fair (KOTFA) on 06 to 10 June 2019 and HanaTour International Travel Show on 07 to 09 June 2019.
KOTFA
KOTFA is the biggest international travel fair in Korea with the participation of both international and domestic tourism-related organizations. This year, KOTFA is expected to generate an attendance of approximately 500 companies and 70 countries. The Philippines reserved six (6) booth spaces to be shared with airlines, hotels and top Korean travel agents in Seoul.
HanaTour
Meanwhile, HanaTour is Korea’s largest tour wholesaler with 1,200 HanaTour exclusive sales offices selling 14,000 tourism products through its 7,000 partners across the globe. This year, the Philippines is the featured country, co-marketing and promoting with HanaTour from June to July 2019, with multiple online and offline activities. The Philippines will also have eight (8) booth spaces at the event to help retail agencies aggressively sell and promote Philippine tour products, and provide general information about the country to the public.
South Koreans make up a huge portion of tourists visiting the Philippines annually, sharing approximately 22.3% of 1,587,959 visitors in 2018. TPB aims to increase Korean visitor arrivals by 25.80% upon completion of all tourism development plans by 2022, which will highlight the natural wonders of the Philippines.
As the country strengthens its campaign “It’s more fun in the Philippines” Korean tourists will get to choose from many offerings such as its beautiful pristine beaches, expansive shopping centers, dozens of adventure-laden activities, and the renowned warm hospitality of the Filipinos.
Turrisi Bar or Bar Turrisi is an establishment in Castelmola, Sicily that has been around since 1947 and, yes, phalluses are a thing there. You will see it in the statuary, paintings, door handles, furniture and fixtures, some of the wine bottles, and let us not forget the faucets.
KC Global Media Entertainment LLC is a global multi-media company based in the United States. The brainchild of former Sony executives Andy Kaplan and George Chien, KC Global Media Asia (KCGM Asia) is primed to be Asia’s leading entertainment hub through the production, distribution, and programming of quality, ground-breaking content.
AXN features exclusive top-rated drama series, blockbuster features, reality programs, and groundbreaking original productions. The channel appeals to a discerning audience seeking content that is smart, intriguing, and unexpected, and all delivered close to U.S telecasts.
The Tourism Promotions Board (TPB) Philippines, the marketing and promotions arm of the Department of Tourism (DOT), is set to boost tourism in the Philippines as it simultaneously mounts the 
President Rodrigo Duterte has appointed Corregidor Foundation Inc. Chairperson and CEO Cynthia Carrion in spearheading the new strategic campaign, dubbed “Corregidor Now,” which aims to deliver a stronger and unified voice for the whole island, bringing it to greater heights as a tourist attraction.
To boost efforts in attracting Korean tourists to visit the Philippines, Tourism Promotions Board (TPB) Philippines, the marketing arm of the Department of Tourism, will be participating in two major travel fairs happening in South Korea —The Korea World Travel Fair (KOTFA) on 06 to 10 June 2019 and HanaTour International Travel Show on 07 to 09 June 2019.
Meanwhile, HanaTour is Korea’s largest tour wholesaler with 1,200 HanaTour exclusive sales offices selling 14,000 tourism products through its 7,000 partners across the globe. This year, the Philippines is the featured country, co-marketing and promoting with HanaTour from June to July 2019, with multiple online and offline activities. The Philippines will also have eight (8) booth spaces at the event to help retail agencies aggressively sell and promote Philippine tour products, and provide general information about the country to the public.
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