The guitars of Cebu are known around the world. They are also one of the souvenir items visitors normally take home with them. But, Cebu also produces other stringed instruments that have also piqued the interest of visitors to the island. One of these instruments is the ukulele. The popularity of the ukulele in Cebu has gradually grown in the past few years. In fact, there is a ukulele-themed café in Mactan catering to ukulele lovers in Cebu, the Uke Hub Kafe.
Uke Hub Kafe – image source: Uke Hub Kafe Facebook Page
Ukulele
The ukulele is a four-stringed musical instrument that originated in Hawaii in the 19th century. It was based on a guitar-like musical instrument from Portugal. The name of this musical instrument comes from two Hawaiian words “uku,” which means reward or gift, and “lele,” which means to come. It is closely associated with Hawaiian music and culture since King Kalākaua promoted the instrument.
The ukulele is a four-stringed musical instrument that originated in Hawaii in the 19th century. It was based on a guitar-like musical instrument from Portugal. The name of this musical instrument comes from two Hawaiian words “uku,” which means reward or gift, and “lele,” which means to come. It is closely associated with Hawaiian music and culture since King Kalākaua promoted the instrument.
Uke Hub Kafe – image source: Uke Hub Kafe Facebook Page
Uke Hub Kafe
The Uke Hub Kafe is not a run-of-the-mill coffee shop in Mactan. It is a designed mainly for people who love ukuleles. Aside from the usual coffee shop fare, the place would offer ukulele classes for free. They offer these classes since the place is run by ukulele lovers. A good number of their customers also share their passion of playing the ukulele.
The Uke Hub Kafe is not a run-of-the-mill coffee shop in Mactan. It is a designed mainly for people who love ukuleles. Aside from the usual coffee shop fare, the place would offer ukulele classes for free. They offer these classes since the place is run by ukulele lovers. A good number of their customers also share their passion of playing the ukulele.
Uke Hub Kafe – image source: Uke Hub Kafe Facebook Page
In addition, the Uke Hub Kafe also has ukulele patrons can use for free. The café also offers ukuleles for sale. The ukuleles offered at the café are priced between PHP1,500 and PHP25,000. You can be assured of their quality since these stringed instruments are made by Susing’s Guitars.
Uke Hub Kafe – image source: Uke Hub Kafe Facebook Page
The Uke Hub Kafe is also one of the places where musicians and artists stay when they are in the Mactan area. The place also hosts acoustic performances from the best artists in Cebu. The café also has a good stock of books and magazines you can borrow while enjoying a cup of your favorite brew.
Uke Hub Kafe – image source: Uke Hub Kafe Facebook Page
Location and Details
The Uke Hub Kafe is located at the Mactan Arcade along the Mactan Airport Road. It is right beside the Zubuchon Pasalubong Center. They are open from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM every day. Prices of their menu items start at PHP70 for hot milk up to PHP165 for the Cubano Cebuano sandwich.
The Uke Hub Kafe is located at the Mactan Arcade along the Mactan Airport Road. It is right beside the Zubuchon Pasalubong Center. They are open from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM every day. Prices of their menu items start at PHP70 for hot milk up to PHP165 for the Cubano Cebuano sandwich.
Uke Hub Kafe – image source: Uke Hub Kafe Facebook Page
The Uke Hub Kafe is one of the few places in Cebu that is more than just a typical coffee shop. Aside from giving you a place where you can sit and relax in the afternoon, it also serves as a hub for people who want to learn something new.
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