Halo Halo - What makes halo-halo so special?

Halo Halo Halo-Halo is a popular Filipino dessert (like ice cream) made of shaved ice, evaporated milk, and various ingredients. My best friends introduced me to Halo-Halo years ago. I'm so thankful for their friendship and to be treated like family by my Filipino brothers, sisters, aunties, and uncles. :-) Halo-Halo has so many special ingredients that I like to think of it as both eating a delicious dessert AND having a treasure hunt at the same time! But what exactly is it that makes Halo-Halo so delicious? Let's find out...