Bamboo Organ in Las Piñas captivating tourist spots

The Las Piñas Bamboo Organ, in the Parish Church of St Joseph in Las Piñas City, Philippines, is a nineteenth-century church organ made almost entirely from bamboo: only the trumpet stops are made from metal. The organ, the church and the surrounding buildings have been restored to their 19th century state by Architect Francisco "Bobby" Mañosa and partner Ludwig Alvarez, making a trip to the site a popular excursion for Filipinos and foreign visitors alike. The centuries-old instrument was constructed from 950 bamboo pipes, buried in sand for six months to preserve to preserve them from insect-infestation. Anually, a bamboo organ concert is open to the public, performed by the country's and world's best concertists. Ba