Holy Week Procession

In Maragondon, Cavite

Holy Week is a significant religious festival in the Philippines. Holy Week is known as “Semana Santa” (the original Spanish name), or by its Filipino name “Mahál na Araw”. Many communities observe procession of the Passion of Christ which is held during the evening of Good Friday in Maragondon, Cavite.

Have you experienced joining a procession in the Philippines? Everybody should at least try it once in their lifetime. It is said that you are also in one with the Passion and Death of Christ. See the rest of the blog...

Fun in Maragondon, Cavite

We went to Maragondon, Cavite last April and spend our holiday. We had fun there doing the following activities which are good for the family and friends.

      

      1)      Riding “Balsa” and cruising on the river

Nuestra Senora De La Asuncion Parish

In Maragondon, Cavite

The Nuestra Senora De La Asuncion Parish (or Our Lady of the Assumption Parish) is one of the oldest churches in the Philippines and was erected by the Jesuit friars in the year 1618 and was made a parochial church in 1627. It was declared a national heritage by the national museum in July 31, 2001

The Pink Sisters

In Tagaytay

We usually make it a point to visit Pink Sister's convent every time we go to Tagaytay.

Hanami in Japan

Hanami is a Japanese traditional custom of enjoying the beauty of flowers, which is cherry blossom (sakura).  Sakura blooms all over Japan from the end of March to early May. Hanami mostly consists of having an outdoor party beneath the sakura during daytime or night.

The Mabini Shrine

Apolinario Mabini often referred to as "the Sublime Paralytic", and as "the Brains of the Revolution." To his enemies and detractors, he is referred to as the "Dark Chamber of the President" but to many Filipinos he is one of the Philippine heroes of the revolution against the Spaniards and the Americans.

Petronas Twin Tower

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

The Petronas Towers are skyscrapers and twin towers in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. They were the tallest buildings in the world from 1998 to 2004 until surpassed by Taipei 101, but remain the tallest twin buildings in the world ever built, surpassing the World Trade Center.

The building is the landmark of Kuala Lumpur with nearby Kuala Lumpur Tower.

Kecak and Fire Dance

Shown in Uluwatu, Bali Indonesia, Kecak is a Balinese dance which is accompanied by a choir of seventy men and has its origin in an old ritual dance called the “Sanghyang” dance.

In this dance, a person in a state of trance communicates with the deities or ancestors. Using the dancers as a medium, the deities convey their wish in the 1930’s to include the old Indian epic Ramayana into dance.

This is the epic tale of “Rama at Sita”.

Morong Bataan Beach

Did you know that there’s a beautiful stretch of beach in Morong Bataan?

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Dreamland Beach

Currently known as the "New Kuta Beach" located in Bali Indonesia

The Dreamland Beach was once spotted and found by a western surfer back in the 70′s. The beach provided basic accommodation and cafes for surfers and day trippers. One of the most beautiful beaches on the island, it is also renowned for its dangerous shorebreak.

Tanah Lot

This is the temple that sits on large offshore rock located in Tabanan in Bali Indonesia. Tanah Lot means "Land in the Sea" in Balinese language. Tanah Lot is claimed to be the work of the 15th century priest Nirartha. During his travels along the south coast he saw the rock-island's beautiful setting and rested there. Some fishermen saw him, and bought him gifts. Nirartha then spent the night on the little island. Later he spoke to the fishermen and told them to build a shrine on the rock for he felt it to be a holy place to worship the Balinese sea gods.

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Kuta Beach in Bali Indonesia

Bali Indonesia, one of the famous beaches in the world

Memorial Cross

A memorial cross in the "Dambana ng Kagitingan" or Shrine of Valour complex built to honor and remember the heroism of the Filipino soldiers who fought during the famous Fall of Bataan (the last stand against the Japanese invasion) in World War II.  This is constructed 92 meter high on top of Mount Samat, Pilar Bataan about 555 meters above sea level. You can even see the memorial cross from the highway of Balanga Bataan.

Rehabilitated on April 28, 1996 by Former President Fidel V. Ramos.
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