Historical Archers Philippines started in 2020 as an online community for historical and traditional archers, enthusiast, hobbyist, manufacturers, and researchers in the Philippines[1] 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[2] in Bayawan City, Sept.16-17 2022[3] for Pinoy archers.
In 2023 HAP became a member of HDH-International Archery Association (Hungary)[4] who have members worldwide.
In May 13–14 the Panaan Games Historical Archery Festival was held at Bayawan City with Malaysian delegates joining.[5]
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.
