Daily Archive: November 2, 2008

Nov
02
2008

Of Diego Bunuel & Ian Wright

Nope, this is not a fan post or anything that is about their programs that has been ingrained in my mentality for years…but these people, their co-hosts and staff, and most especially their programs inspired me to go the extra mile whenever I travel.

Since early childhood, I started becoming a jetsetter. As early as several weeks old, I was able to travel from Manila to Pagadian in Mindanao. Then later afterwards according to my parents, we move on from one place to another, settling at Cebu for three years, frequenting visits at Pagadian and Iloilo, then settled in Manila, particularly in suburbian Cavite for 12 years, then six years in Iloilo then back for a year and a half in Cebu. In between 22 years of my life, I have my own adventures, both benevolent and foolish. Traveling has been my passion. May nunal nga ako sa paa.  Read the rest of this entry »

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Nov
02
2008

Light & Fire: Banaag Festival of Anilao Iloilo

Banaag Festival
Just by All Saints Day or All Souls Day, while the people went to the cemeteries and lit up some candles for their loved ones, the people of the small town Anilao in the central Philippine province of Iloilo celebrates their town foundation, not only of candles lit in the cemeteries but also a celebration of light and fire, the Banaag Festival.

The said festival, usually held in the first weekend of November, is the town’s way in celebrating its foundation. “Banaag” or blazingly bright in Hiligaynon vernacular means “blazingly bright.” It is a celebration of valour and honor of their ancestors, triumph of light over darkness and the utilization of the light and fire in their everyday life in Anilao as farmers and fishermen. Read the rest of this entry »

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