but smaller than the usual, because these mini rides and game stands are set to move from one place to another. they can be seen on different towns or 'barrios' during 'fiesta' (feast for the patron). It is usually set up in some empty lot or rice fields...
the celebration of fiesta will never be complete without Perya, where people, especially kids can ride the famous Ferris Wheel, Caterpillar and Octopus...
and also the game booths where players can win baso at plato (glass and plates) with just throwing coins at the board...
and not to mention the all time favorite Bingo with a grand prize of Sala Set (Sofa) or a Karaoke :)
and if you really want to win money... quickly :) you can play Color Game. you just simply choose a color, place your bet, and if the cubes' color matched yours, YALA! your money will be doubled!
i grew up with these Perya experiences... as a child, we always go there, with my tita alice - our banker :)
i can remember how we sneak out at night, when our grandfather is already sleeping (because he doesnt want us to go there)... and how our grandma gives 'baon' (allowance) for her apos (grandchildren) for the rides. YES! Lola allowed us. but not Lolo :)
i had a lot of childhood memories at Perya... and all are happy memories.
during my recent vacation, luckily, the Perya in the nearby barrio is still open, and that gave me a chance to be the banker... i am now the tita (auntie) of these kids. its my time to pass to them my happy experiences in this wonderland...
shoot the coin at the center of each box and you'll win the prize written on the box (above)
shooting the balloons
basketball
target shooting - these 2 boys are shooters! (kokoi and derick) i can bet for a thousand for them :)
admittedly, i was shocked with the big difference of Perya compared to my time...
the rides are much bigger and wilder (unfortunately, there is no more Ferris Wheel and Caterpillar) and the cost of the games and the rides are so so expensive!
yet they still give away the same candies...
Bingo still have the sala set as the grand prize...
and most of all, the same smile that lasted with me will now be forever in their hearts... 
Perya symbolizes how simple Filipinos are... and the joy that Perya gives are not the material things that we get from playing, but the happiness and wonderful memories as you spend time with the kids and the kids at heart :)
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