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Rebuilt boat to recreate ancient journey

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• June 27: A replica of a balangay, center, a wooden-hulled boat used around the Philippine archipelago about 1,700 years ago, settles on the waters as it is launched at Manila Bay, Philippines. Philippine adventurers who conquered Mount Everest said they will use the ancient-style boat to sail to the country's major islands, Southeast Asia and Africa to promote Filipino pride and unity.
• June 27: Filipino coast guard personnel and workers push a replica of the Balangay, a wooden-hulled boat used around the Philippine archipelago about 1,700 years ago, before it is launched at Manila Bay, Philippines.
• June 27: A Filipino Catholic priest performs blessing rites on a replica of the Balangay, a wooden-hulled boat used around the Philippine archipelago about 1,700 years ago, before it is launched at Manila Bay, Philippines.
• June 27: A Filipino worker trips as they push a replica of the Balangay, a wooden-hulled boat used around the Philippine archipelago about 1,700 years ago, is launched at Manila Bay, Philippines.
• June 27: The replica of the Balangay, a wooden-hulled boat used around the Philippine archipelago about 1,700 years ago, is launched at Manila Bay, Philippines.

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