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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