Historical Archers Philippines

Historical Archers Philippines started in 2020 as an online community for historical and traditional archers, enthusiast, hobbyist, manufacturers, and researchers in the Philippines through Facebook groups. Its active members are practicing Chinese archery, Turkish archery, Kyudo, Mid-Eastern archery, Korean archery, etc.. as well as Philippine heritage archery.

Soon it grew and became an organization and events was organized by its core members to promote it as a traditional and cultural sports competition in the Philippines, like the World Nomad Games.

Philippine traditional archery history was made during the First PANA Traditional Archery Festival in Bayawan City, Sept.16-17 2022 for Pinoy archers.

In 2023 HAP became a member of HDH-International Archery Association (Hungary) who have members worldwide. In May 13–14 the Panaan Games Historical Archery Festival was held at Bayawan City with Malaysian delegates joining.

HAP Organization are planning to continue to host Historical and Traditional archery events around the country as well as send delegates to other international events to represent the country.