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A mystical soliloquy for Cordillera
2008-04-25 04:50:00 Baguio City - The mystic rays of the sun that refuse to set pierce the foggy summer afternoon of this ancient city of the mountain gods. As the city fights againts the summer heat of a tropical country and against the sun's imperialism that subdued the lowland Metro Manila, a thought comes to mind that a cold summer is the best antidote to the hot climate of the metropolis--and oh! the mountains receive my hot body and hot eyes welcoming me as I enter into the caves of mystery as the pines stood uphigh proud of their bodies that had passed the tests of time.The power of the gods for fertility and production extend to the fertility of wombs symbolizing, affirming, dignifying and respecting life. The naked body of Bulol, the god of rice fields displays its splendor, and as his semen drops into the soil, it causes fertility so that the life of the community will be preserved from perishing. The protector god Kabunian safeguards the tribes and races so that they retain their identities...
In the city of pines
2008-04-22 09:39:00 Baguio City- From the foot of the Mountain Province in the northern part of the Philippines, one will see a stunning mountainous terrain of Cordillera. At the heart of Cordillera is the summer capital of the Philippines--Baguio City. The city is six-hour drive away from Manila. I left Manila at three in the afternoon yesterday (Monday) and arrived here in Baguio at nine in the evening.As the bus climbed up the mountain, the moon rose from the eastern hemisphere and watched me as I was on my way to the land of mystery, ritual and magic. It seemed that the moon was telling me to be calm as I ran away from the summer heat of the metropolis Manila. It was indeed calming upon realizing that there is more to be enjoyed in life--the beauty of nature.When I arrived in Baguio I could immediately smell the fragrance of pine trees, and the cold summer air greeted my senses. The people are beautiful, hospitable and lovely. I was received by a friend, who is my host, very warmly and openly. Ear...
Panagbenga Festival
2008-02-10 07:00:00 It was five years that I have stayed in Baguio City, the summer capital of the Philippines. Every year I used to witness the month-long annual flower festival called the Panagbenga, which means "season of blooming". It is being held during the month of February. Panagbenga is like a tribute to the city's flowers. I love to watch the festival floats that are decorated with flowers, the street dancing where dancers are in their flower-inspired costumes. During this festival, session is in bloom because flowers and related stalls together with side walk cafe's and food outlets are set up along Session Road. There are also musical entertainers performing in selected areas in Session Road. It?s really worth visiting Baguio during this festival.
By: Around the Globe
EARTHQUAKE HERE IN BAGUIO CITY, PHILIPPINES!!!
2007-11-27 05:58:00 WE JUST HAD AN EARTHQUAKE HERE IN BAGUIO CITY JUST NOW! I was chatting with my friends earlier and suddenly felt the earthquake shaking the whole building where im staying for about 10 seconds. I think maybe around intensity 2 or 3 because it’s a bit strong. I’m not really sure how to measure it ...
By: Gio's Weblog
Paradise Philippines AVP
2007-08-01 17:32:00 Check out the Paradise Philippines tourism AVP by clicking here. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-aNdAg90r2cE Enjoy Paradise Philippines
Around Baguio City
2007-03-14 14:14:00 Today, I decided to stay in the hotel the whole day to finish pending school requirements. Baguio's climate is so conducive to thinking and sleeping! But Jiajin and Doc Ryan were able to cover a lot of ground. So I'll talk about their adventure here.Baguio being a tourist city has well-established tour options. And one of them is on a taxi. Ryan said that there is a standard rate (according to the driver that is) and a standard three-hour tour on a taxi for PHP700. If you go to the tourist attractions individually, the cost of taxi would total close to that amount so might as well charter one.On this list of places they visited was the Mansion House which was built and used by the American government as residence and office of American governors-general during the summer months. And has since been used as the official residence of Philippine presidents while they are in Baguio. Near the Mansion House is Wright Park where visitors can go horseback riding.The two also visited Mines ...
By: Ivan About Town
Join The Baguio City Artists Group!
2006-11-23 04:18:01 CALLING ALL ARTISTS, ART DEALERS, ART COLLECTORS, ART CRITICS AND ART ENTHUSIASTS. Join The Baguio City Artists Group! The Baguio City Artists, having been born and/or have become awareinto a context of cultural diversity that is characteristic of theCordilleras, come from varied backgrounds, class origins andtraditions. It is from its own heterogeneity that the strengths ofthe collective stems from. It is however, homogenous in one aspect:It seeks to utilize art as cultural sanctuary. The Baguio City Artists e-group mainly serves as a forum. However,members are welcome to post announcements of exhibits and art-related events. The gallery shall also be utilized to feature atleast 3 artists and their artworks a month. Join The Baguio Artists Group! Participants are expected: - To learn from various experiences of cultural workers and artists;- To further strengthen linkages / networking;- To entice support from different levels, sectors and governmentagencies in particular;- To ... |
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