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First-time in Panaad sa Negros Festival Part I
“Panaad” or in local language (Hiligaynon), it is about a vow and fulfilling it. For 19 years, the province of Negros Occidental has been fulfilling its vow of celebrating its spirit of jubilation and friendship through the Panaad sa Negros Festival, highlighting the various products, attractions, history and culture of its 32 cities and … Continue reading
First-time in the PyroMusical Competition
I have watched several fireworks display before — be it during the New Year celebrations, festivals, or the weekend mall attractions. Yet, the 2012 Philippine International PyroMusical Competition seemed to have gotten the best of me. It’s the 3rd time that the Philippines is doing this competition, bringing in the fireworks makers from countries around … Continue reading
First-time in the Ligligan Festival
Apart from exploring the entire stretch of the Philippine archipelago, one thing I also want to fulfill is to witness the various festivals in our colorful and culture-rich country. This year, I can tick off another Filipino festival, called the Ligligan Parul, or the Giant Lantern Festival of San Fernando, Pampanga. Together with an American … Continue reading
First-time for a Loi Krathong Festival
I never expected that when we touched down at Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi International Airport we would be witnessing the Loi Krathong, which is the festival of lights. During this day, Thais, and even foreigners, release their krathong, a decorated banana trunk with candle and incense, to the river to send off bad luck. For photos of my experience … Continue reading
First-time in LA
“LA is great big freeway…” so the song goes. And big freeways, indeed, fill the Los Angeles landscape. Next to rows of palm trees, of course. My good friend Cathy was kind enough to host me all throughout my LA trip right after the conference which I attended in San Francisco and take me to … Continue reading
Not a first-time in Bacolod, Negros Occidental
I wouldn’t know how to categorically write about my first-time travel to Bacolod. Having been born and raised there, it’s my place of origin, my hometown. But as I have been residing in the capital of the Philippines, Manila, for half of my life now, I get to go home to Bacolod only during the … Continue reading
First-time in Chiang Mai, Thailand
We couldn’t have been any wetter! It was the Songkran Festival and everyone was just throwing water on anybody. From Vientiane, Laos to Chiang Mai, Thailand, water sprinkled and splashed everywhere. Kids, friends, families –people from various ages went around town on pick-ups with barrels of water and water guns at hand. It was a … Continue reading
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