Pyromusical 2010
Last March 14 was the last day of the first Pyromusical olympics where pyrotechnics, light, and music go hand in hand. The venue was at the Mall of Asia, and spectators who wanted to have a “better view” of the fireworks show were required to pay in order to have preference of good vantage. CLICK TO READ MORE.
Escolta
Escolta was once the seat of financial district in Manila. During the post colonial era and pre war in Manila, Escolata was marked by beauty and splendor. The high-end fashionable shops and department stores were located here. It was reputed as the place for shopping of the rich. CLICK TO READ MORE.
Luna Mystica
I am aware that the photo above will not justify how beautiful the moon was last night. Skygazers have surely noticed how extra brilliant and big the moon on January 30, 2010. A blue moon occurs every 2.5 years. The month of January 2010 is extraordinary since blue moon came twice this month – New Year’s Eve and January 30 respectively. CLICK TO READ MORE.
Soothsayers in Quiapo
The Quiapo church is a paradox. Ubiquitous soothsayers who claim to have a psychic power to unfold the future surround the place. Patrons come by to Quiapo to consult about: love relationships, marriage, jobs, health and possibility of going abroad. CLICK MORE TO READ.
Fly me to the Moon
The successful landing of Apollo 11 into this foreign celestial body is the culmination of more heavenly explorations. American ingenuities were heralded for their remarkable contribution to history and science. Proves that it’s not impossible for a man to fly into the moon. Neil Armstrong’s name is forever immortalized in our science books as the very first human to have set foot on the moon.
Who owns the moon? CLICK TO READ MORE.
Kalesa at Ang Kutsero
Rarely these days that we see Kalesa on the road, be that, it remains to be our national vehicle. It was introduced to us by Spaniards in the 18th century, used by high ranking officials and illustrados. Today, jeepneys outnumbered the Kalesa, the latter could be seen inside the walls of intramuros with its kutsero acting as tour guide. In Binondo, Kalesa still operates, and being use as a mode of trasportation. CLICK TO READ MORE
A Weekend of Everything that Flies 2010
Another highlight of the event is the powered paragliding exhibition of 5 or more paragliders, who appears to have enjoyed being up and up in the air. I noticed though that most, if not all paragliders in this event are all foreigners. CLICK TO READ MORE.
Quiapo- Golden Mosque
The dome of the Golden Mosque stands conspicuously coming from Quiapo bridge; A physical manifestation of the public presence of Muslims and serves as a point of convergence for Islamic activity. I have never been into that side of Quiapo, what I am only aware of is that significant Muslim population abound the area. CLICK TO READ MORE.
Panagbenga 2010
In 1990, Baguio was significantly damaged by earthquake, as a result the city’s tourism was badly affected. The history of Panagbenga Festival dates back in 1995, the primary objective of this festival is to revive the tourists to visit Baguio City, after the catastrophic earthquake. CLICK TO READ MORE.
