Archive for the Traditions Category
The last stop during our 6-day PHILTOA Media Familiarization trip of Eastern Visayas is the town of Basey, Samar. And when one mentions Basey, only one thing comes into my mind: multi-colored Banig or sleeping mats. What really made the Basey banig stand out are its zigzag and geometric patterns which is not usually found in banigs produced elsewhere.

The Senakulo is a religious ritual, theatrical extravaganza and a personal expression of faith deliciously served in a platter of colorful costumes, eye-catching scenery, ingenious effects, soothing verse and high energy performance. But the most sumptuous facet of the senakulo is that it is a living, growing heritage ; the senakulo has become a force majeur that continues to bring together several generations of a community of various persuasions in preserving folk tradition in a proud expression of the towns distinct cultural identity.
The province of Cebu Philippines is so blessed with pretty everything. From its pristine beaches, bustling commercial districts as well as its preserved heritage sites. And this Holy Week 2010, one of the best places to do the Visita Iglesia is in Southern Cebu.

Oslob Church facade
Christmas is just around the corner. Only two dys to go and the whole world will be celebrating the happiest day in the calendar.
But here in the Philippines, the City of San Fernando Pampanga takes Christmas celebration seriously. Christmas is part of the lives of every Fernandinos.


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