Filipina Soul

Only a few hours remain in 2007. In the Philippines, it’s already history as the country has already welcomed 2008. I looked over the posts we made this year, and picked my favorites. Here are my Top 12 picks for 2007:
The unique history of the Barong Tagalog: a symbol of colonial resistance
An Honest Look at Poverty and Paradise in the Philippines
This land of abundance
Fun Ranch at Pasig
What is the best medium of instruction – English or Filipino?
“Paraiso”: the Gawad Kalinga movie trailer
How to Iron a Barong Tagalog
Balik-’bayong’ – the comeback of reusable bags
A Travelling Carinderia in Miami …read more

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Filipinos do greet the New Year with a big BANG. Influenced by our Chinese brothers, we do believe that fireworks (and tremendous noise) will sure drive the bad spirits away. Well, who wouldn’t want a fresh start every year? A year with all the good, bright and beautiful; to get just that I guess anybody would agree to dance stark naked under the moon if that will start the year right.
I’m scared of anything that explodes. In my 32 years, I haven’t touched a firecracker much less light one. But I admire firework displays as long as they’re some significant …read more

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