I didn't stay long enough to catch the announcement of the winners among the beauteous sagalas that graced the Flores de Mayo 2009 last May 24 at the Mall of Asia. So here they are: (via Unilever Philippines) Shown (from left) are: Anna Marie Burgos, awarded Miss Cream Silk; Janina San Miguel, crowned La Flor de Manila; Reissa Ileto, bagging the night's most coveted Rosa Mystica; Andrea Abesamis, as the Reina de las Flores; and Glennifer Perido, as Miss Ponds. ... Continue Reading...
Pahiyas Festival 2009: some photos
A fiesta of designs and colors! This is my short description of the San Isidro Pahiyas Festival in Lucban, Quezon which I was finally able to attend with a tour group this year. Unlike last year when the event was spoiled by rains, this year's fiesta was blessed with eternal sunshine and was crowded with visitors, more than ever. It was simply amazing to see the creativity of the town of Lucban on this occasion, and if only for this, they deserve to be flocked by people from all over who see in the Pahiyas a showcase of the ultimate Filipino fiesta. With the ... Continue Reading...
Aliwan Fiesta 2009: the grand float parade, & announcement of winners!
If you're a resident of Manila or just happen to be dropping by, make sure to visit the next Aliwan Fiesta. Since this year's edition is over, we congratulate the organizers and the participants for making the event such a beautiful attraction - rains, traffic and all :D Simply amazing were the floats which reflect Filipino artistry and ingenuity. What you can see here: the vibrant colors of the islands, the expert use of indigenous materials, and lovely festival queens atop the floats with dancers and musicians swinging to the beat of the rhythm. Winners have ... Continue Reading...
Aliwan Fiesta 2009: costumes and faces
Holy schmoly, it's my first time to cover a festival in the history of this blog. This is the Aliwan Fiesta Grand Parade which was held today (April 25) at the CCP Complex grounds and then culminating at the Quirino Grandstand. The erratic weather threatened to dampen the festivities, as it was raining in Manila for the past few days. So my mantra was to shoot while the sun was out and then leave early, before it became cloudy or dark. If you're a tourist or even a Manila resident, you'd surely have fun watching a sampling of Philippine festivals. Aliwan is not ... Continue Reading...
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