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Rondalla

Rondalla

Originating from Mediaval Spain, the rondalla is an ensemble of stringed instruments played with the plectrum or pick and generally known as plectrum instruments. In the Philippines, Rondalla refers to any group of stringed instruments that [...]

Photographing the Dinagyang Festival

Photographing the Dinagyang Festival

The Dinagyang is a religious and cultural festival in Iloilo City, Philippines. It has gained international renown for its merry and colorful parades and street-dancing competitions. Held on the fourth Sunday of January, the Dinagyang is celebrated right after the Sinulog in [...]

Caloy Llamas’ Aerial Photography

Caloy Llamas’ Aerial Photography

From August 25 to December 22, 2011, About Philippines has featured the wonderful aerial photos of Caloy Llamas. All in all there have been 45 different aerial photos taken during a helicopter ride over Metro Manila and Central [...]

One more beautiful Manila Bay Sunset

One more beautiful Manila Bay Sunset

Local fishermen pulling their nets in Manila Bay. Manila Bay is famous for its beautiful sunsets. Photo courtesy of Caloy Llamas [...]

The Cabinet Vendor

The Cabinet Vendor

              Photo Details: Location: Antipolo City Photographed by: Roland V. Corpuz [...]

“YOU BRING COLORS TO MY WORLD”

“YOU BRING COLORS TO MY WORLD”

              Street Photography: The Masskara Festival 2011; Bacolod City, Negros Occidental Photo Details Photographed by: Roger Cuepo Date and time taken:  October 15, 2011 3:10PM Location: Bacolod City, Negros Occidental Camera and [...]

Tinikling

Tinikling

The Tinikling is best kn0wn as the National Dance of the Philippines.  It is one of the most popular and well-known of traditional Philippine dances. Tinikling is danced by at least four people. Two people sit [...]

Mocking Pedring

Mocking Pedring

This is one of the viral photos that circulated on social networks on the onset of typhoon Pedring (International Name: NESAT) on September 27, 2011. Pedring wreaked havoc almost in the whole of Luzon. This photo, [...]

“Magtanim Ay Di Biro”

“Magtanim Ay Di Biro”

The Philippines is the 8th largest rice producer in the world, accounting for 2.8% of global rice production. As such, rice farms dominate the landscape of Rural Philippines, particularly in the great plains of Central Luzon and [...]

“Tampisaw”

“Tampisaw”

Filipino children love to play with water — whether it’s in a river or stream, in the rain, or just with a pail or basin at home. Photo Details: Location: Villa Escudero, San Pablo City Date [...]


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