tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-40451786317356076022024-03-19T03:58:25.895+08:00MirandaThe more we see of the world, the richer we becomeAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10970334007479646177noreply@blogger.comBlogger1390125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4045178631735607602.post-35436525394612713752013-09-03T01:53:00.000+08:002013-09-03T01:53:15.457+08:00Dear Friends,<br />
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LunaAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10970334007479646177noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4045178631735607602.post-90852243333508439772013-07-31T14:00:00.000+08:002013-07-31T14:20:41.875+08:00Abstract 26/NF Abstract<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: large;">"Hablon" is a hand-loomed fabric woven by women of Panay Island in the Visayas region for more than a century.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I have always associated the tapping sounds of hablon weaving to that of <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tinikling">Tinikling</a>, a traditional Filipino dance. The rhythm and grace of a hablon weaver are comparable to that of a Tinikling dancer, but hablon weaving is definitely more challenging. I've watched the weavers at Arevalo Weaving Center in Iloilo and I came to appreciate the intricacy of this craft.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">When the Spanish arrived in Panay in the 1560s, hablon weaving in the island was well-established. Colorful hand-woven fabrics were sold in festive market fairs, local traders bartered with the Chinese, and by 1870s, hand-woven textile was the main export of the province. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The weavers were using natural fibers such as cotton, jusi (banana fiber), pina (pineapple fiber) and maguey fiber. By the 1920s, weavers made innovations by combining man-made fibers and hablon went on to become a major player in the Philippine textile industry in the 1950s up to 1970s. The demand declined in the 1980s when the market was dominated by less labor-intensive, machine-woven textiles. The number of weavers also dwindled as they started to look for better job opportunities. The lack of interest to learn the craft among the younger generation also contributed to hablon's decline. I don't blame them---hablon weaving is not easy.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Hablon weavers are getting old. Lola Mayang, a hablon weaver in her 80's, started weaving at 15 and was able to send her children to college. I watched as her arthritic fingers skillfully handled the spools, both legs pedal the bamboo poles. But her fading eyesight will eventually force her to retire soon.</span></div>
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<i style="font-size: x-large;">Patadyong</i><span style="font-size: large;"> is a multi-colored fabric, also a hablon product, worn by Filipino women in pre-colonial Philippines. It is still worn today by older women in the provinces, especially in the Visayas region. It is worn like a loose skirt, knotted on the waist. It is also worn as a sling and used to carry a baby so the mother's hands are free to do other chores.</span></blockquote>
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<span style="font-size: large;">At Arevalo Weaving Center, I was pleasantly surprised to see 3 young weavers---they're young men in their early 20's. Hablon weaving is still a woman's craft but I wouldn't be surprised if more men would get into this livelihood. The 3 young weavers were field workers in a sugarcane plantation in my home province of Negros Occidental. A nun brought them to Iloilo to help them find jobs that would eventually support their schooling. They expressed interest in learning hablon weaving and the owners of the weaving center took them in. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">It was particularly fascinating to watch this young man with tattoos unwinding threads, making spools dance across strands of fibers. I asked if he'd go back to his old job---he said no, hablon weaving is easier than cutting grass in the fields under the hot sun. He smiled and added that his skin became lighter since he started weaving. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I'll be gone for a week for a much needed break and may not have access to the internet. I'll see you again next week.</span></div>
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<i><span style="font-size: large;">Life isn't about waiting for the storm to pass...it's about learning to dance in the rain. ~ Vivian Greene </span></i></div>
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I was 10 minutes away from home when a heavy downpour, courtesy of Mang Gorio, brought the late afternoon traffic to a crawl. Luckily, I was just a few meters away from the mall, and I decided to take shelter instead of wasting gas and sitting in traffic. I haven't been to a newly opened BonChon Chicken branch here and although I'm not that crazy about their chicken, I'd like to try their other dishes. </div>
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I got Beef Bulgogi with rice, and extra beef for an additional forty pesos, and ChapChae, a traditional Korean noodle dish (which I had bagged for take-away, hence, no photo.:p). ChapChae is made of black glass noodles (bigger than sotanghon), flavored with sesame oil, thinly sliced vegetables--I couldn't remember if there was meat, and garnished with sliced scrambled egg and sesame seeds. It was a bit too oily but tasty. I'd definitely order it again.</div>
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I also enjoyed the flavors of this Beef Bulgogi (Korean pronunciation: <i>pulgogi</i>), but some slices of meat were not as tender. Bulgogi is one of the most popular Korean grilled dishes made from thin slices of marinated sirloin. Bulgogi was listed at no. 23 on CNN's <a href="http://travel.cnn.com/explorations/eat/readers-choice-worlds-50-most-delicious-foods-012321">Your Pick: World's 50 best foods</a>.</div>
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Twilight at Manila Bay yesterday, a day after tropical storm "Gorio" (international name: Rumbia) left the Philippines. Forecasters predicted typhoon Gorio would hit Metro Manila early Sunday, but it veered away towards Batangas province then blew away towards the West Philippine Sea. But it did leave thousands of commuters stranded after ferries cancelled their trips.</div>
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Dark clouds trailed behind typhoon Gorio, a humid day punctuated by light rains, the sea was calm and these fishermen were back at sea. Monday ended with a mellow sunset.</div>
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Location: SM By The Bay, Pasay City.</div>
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I was hoping to enjoy some sunshine in Cebu last week but the rain seemed to follow me down south. Late afternoon rains got me craving for something hot. These were my snack-cum-dinner at Big Mao in Ayala---Japanese siomai and steaming hot Lomi. <br />
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Lomi is a hot, sticky soup made of egg noodles, a medley of veggies (carrots and cabbage), slivers of meat, shrimps and kikiam (a mixture of ground pork, shrimps and vegetables wrapped in bean curd wrapper), topped with fried garlic and slices of spring onions.<br />
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Growing up in a place surrounded by trees and flowers, I miss having my own garden, which I never have in over 20 years of living in the city. So I was delighted when I got invited to this "weekend home" in Tagaytay. </div>
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It was about a two-and-a-half-hour drive---the long and winding road brought us to a house at the end of a dirt road in the middle of a pineapple plantation. </div>
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I love the verdant foliage and cozy nooks surrounded by flowering vines.<br />
Anthuriums graced the pathways around the garden.<br />
Various species of orchids and other tropical flowers filled the property. </div>
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The garden set provides a casual yet intimate space for new friends to get to know each other.</div>
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Tucked behind the cascading white and purple Angel's Trumpet vine is another set of garden table and stools. <br />
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I had an opportunity to visit Monasterio de Tarlac recently, and the road trip was a pleasant surprise. I've been passing through Tarlac for years---all roads going to northern Luzon pass through Tarlac, and I had an impression that the whole province is flat. So I was amazed that on the way to the Monasterio de Tarlac in San Jose town, we passed mountain ranges and dense forests. The monastery sits on top of the mountain, 300 meters above sea level within the eco-tourism park. This province is landlocked and located in the heart of Central Luzon, about 125 kilometers northeast of Metro Manila.</div>
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We were greeted by this imposing 30-foot statue of the Risen Christ, reminiscent of the Christ the Redeemer statue in Brazil. The statue, perched on the edge of the slope, was built in 2002---2 years after the monastery was constructed.</div>
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The Servants of the Risen Christ Monastic Community is under the diocese of Tarlac. It is an apostolic-contemplative community of religious men who consecrated themselves to a life of prayer and work. There are also groups of women (nuns) congregation here, the Handmaids, the Oblates and the Contemplatives of the Risen Christ who are taking care of orphans and abandoned children, they also teach catechism in schools and parishes.</div>
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This is the chapel that serves as a relinquary house of the Relic of the Holy Cross of Jesus Christ. The relic was given to Father Archie, the priest who started this monastery, by the former custodian of the relic, a priest in Essen, Germany. The relic, the only one in Asia, was brought here in 2005. </div>
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Monasterio de Tarlac receives 600 to 800 visitors a week. It's about 3 hours from Manila by car.<br />
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This mini castle is said to be the home of one of the priests. Almost lost my footing here---and it was a long way down. Imagine the epitaph on that one!:p<br />
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A gazebo by the slopes of the mountain.<br />
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Wall fountains at the clubhouse of Luisita Golf and Country Club.</div>
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Visited the historic San Sebastian Cathedral in Tarlac City on Saturday, and these flowers adorned the aisle and altar of the church. The flowers were for a wedding ceremony held here on Saturday morning. Will post more about this church in the next few days.:p</div>
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From my archive---sunset from the roof deck of my old apartment.</div>
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Big Mao is one of my favorite Chinese restaurants in Cebu--it's hip, modern and good value for money. A Cebuano friend brought me to Big Mao at the Crossroads a couple of years ago and I'm hooked since. On my recent trip to Cebu, I took two friends to lunch at Big Mao in Ayala. We got a couple of dishes---my favorite appetizer, cold jellyfish salad, mixed vegetables, yang chow fried rice, a chicken dish and this beef dish. I tasted oyster sauce, it has strips of beef with cheese and asparagus on top. The beef was a bit tough, and the cheese didn't blend well with the flavor. Unfortunately, this was not as delicious as it looks.</div>
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10970334007479646177noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4045178631735607602.post-41209896803373215752013-05-29T04:20:00.000+08:002013-05-29T04:24:58.272+08:00Unexpected destination/Watery World Wednesday<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Spotted these hanging bird cage flower arrangements near the entrance of the Malolos Cathedral. I think these are pretty but a bit distracting when the bride was walking down the aisle.:p</div>
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