#Philippine Festivals

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Dinagyang Dances On: Back-to-Back Victory at Aliwan Fiesta 2024

I recently had the privilege of attending the vibrant Aliwan Fiesta 2024 hosted by the Manila Broadcasting Company. The atmosphere crackled with energy as diverse cultural groups from across the Philippines converged to showcase their heritage through dance, music, and stunning costumes. A Feast for the Senses Aliwan Fiesta 2024 The grand parade was a visual spectacle. Adorned in elaborate…

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This robot is heading to Howlers 3.0 at CCP Open Grounds Pasay City on December 7th!!

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Everything I got from this year's Philippine Book Festival.

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Philippine Leroy-Beaulieu | Saint Laurent dress | Marrakech Film Festival | 2024

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Filipino's during the first of September be like:

I'd explain but I like the idea of someone with no context seeing this and just being really confused lmao

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It's my first time attending the Philippine International Comics Festival, and I feel so lucky! This year marks the festival's return to an in-person format after four years of being held online.

I've always had a deep appreciation for visual art and animation, but much of the media I've consumed has been from other cultures. My book blog, Pinoy Page Turners, has provided a creative avenue to nurture my passion not only for literature in general but also to foster my love for local narratives and artworks.

The blog has become a driving force that inspires me to connect with local stories and the artists and publishers behind them. It has also led me to find kindred spirits in the form of book club mates. Together, we embark on activities that keep the child in me alive and introduce the people who matter to me to the things I love.

Thank you for supporting my blog and joining me on this journey! Here's to more bookish events and discoveries!

-PJ 🍊

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Platoon (1986, Oliver Stone)

24/03/2024

Platoon is a 1986 film, written and directed by Oliver Stone, which deals with his time in Vietnam as a volunteer during the war and is inspired by the real experiences the director had between 1967 and 1971 during his military service.

The film won 4 Oscars out of 8 nominations and Oliver Stone was also awarded the Silver Bear in Berlin as best director. In 1998 the American Film Institute placed it in eighty-third place in the ranking of the one hundred best American films of all time, while ten years later, in the updated list, it dropped to eighty-sixth place. In 2019, it was chosen for preservation in the National Film Registry of the United States Library of Congress.

The bloodiest episode, as in many other films dealing with the Vietnam War, is inspired by the most atrocious event of that conflict, known to history as the My Lai massacre, in which American soldiers committed atrocities including rape of very young girls, indiscriminate killings of innocent civilians, destruction of the homes and resources of the inhabitants, believed to be allies of the Viet Cong, despite there being no evidence. From this perspective, the figure of the platoon commander, Lieutenant Wolfe, both for his inability to control his men and for other characteristics, can be traced back to the main person responsible for My Lai, the then US Army Lieutenant William Calley, convicted to several years of military detention for that very affair.

Due to an error by Lieutenant Wolfe, who gives wrong coordinates via radio, the platoon is decimated by friendly artillery.

In the last war action of his volunteer service, Chris escapes a deadly ambush by the Viet Cong who almost completely annihilate the platoon and the subsequent American bombing with napalm.

Initially Hollywood snubs the script as many producers are of the opinion that what three is to say about the Vietnam War has already been reported in highly successful films such as Apocalypse Now and The Deer Hunter, however the strength of Stone's script still attracts some producers who see enormous potential in him. He was then assigned to write a screenplay for another film, Stone accepted and wrote Midnight Express in 1977, thanks to which he won the Oscar for best non-original screenplay (first statuette for Stone) a fact that made all of Hollywood understand the Stone's enormous potential; it was therefore not difficult for him to find the producer to begin work on Platoon.

The film was shot, following the great example of Apocalypse Now, director Francis Ford Coppola's masterpiece, on the island of Luzon, in the Philippines, starting in February 1986. The film's production was almost canceled due to the political upheavals in country, due to Ferdinand Marcos, dictator of the country. Upon arrival in the Philippines, the cast members underwent a two-week course of intensive training by Dale Dye (former Marine captain during the Vietnam War and interpreter of Captain Harris), during which they had to dig trenches and suffer forced marches and night "ambushes".

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A Tropical Christmas will be launching this December 2024! 🌊🌴 A Tropical Christmas is a Christmas-themed LGBT visual novel set in the Philippines, particularly the beautiful Boracay island. 🏖 With 82,000 words (8–10 hours of gameplay), it will be FULLY VOICED 🎁 After losing both of his parents in a snowstorm accident last Christmas, programmer Chace Mcshane returns to the Philippines to reconnect with his long-lost sibling.

Featuring an original soundtrack, we also include unique covers of holiday classics like Joy to the World, Silent Night, Angels We Have Heard on High, and more! 🎶 Plus, don’t miss our original song by our guest singer 🎸✨

Featuring a very talented voice cast! 🎤 

SEE YOU THIS DECEMBER! 🎁

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November 10, 2023

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Marinduque: The Butterfly Capital of the Philippines

Marinduque  has such an enticing raw beauty that only intrepid travelers who dare to explore it can unravel. Best known for Moriones Festival celebrated during the Lenten season, this bountiful province has another festival  that is worthy of attention – Bila bila festival.

The province is known as the “Butterfly Capital of the Philippines” with roughly 11 butterfly farms scattered mainly in the towns of Boac and Gasan. The vibrant and colorful Bila Bila Festival recently took place in the town of Boac, Marinduque, drawing crowds from near and far to celebrate butterfly diversity.

One of the highlights of the festival was the street parade, where participants dressed in elaborate costumes of "bila-bila", a Marinduque word synonymous to butterfly paraded through the streets, accompanied by lively music and dancing. The Bila-Bila Festival promotes awareness on the importance of protecting butterflies and their habitats.

The Moriones: A passion Play in Motion

Boac's Moriones Festival is a unique event, a re-enactment of the Passion of Christ that blends religious devotion with dramatic passion. Men and women, clad in colorful, hand-painted masks and armor, symbolizes the Roman soldiers who pursued Christ.

The festival has a religious and cultural significance, and it attracts both local and foreign tourists and has a profound impact on the local economy and culture, and efforts are being made to preserve and promote the festival for future generations.

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Kuraldal Festival 2023: A Celebration of Faith and Joy in Betis, Guagua, Pampanga

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PAHIYAS FESTIVAL 2023

Lucban, Quezon

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The Philippine Book Festival is back! It will be on April 25th-28th at World Trade Centre, Pasay City. Register here for free, but walk-ins are welcome too!

Follow the National Book Development Board Instagram page for more information. Images from NBDB Instagram page.

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Philippine Leroy-Beaulieu | Armani Privé Fall 2007 gown | Rome Film Festival | 2023

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some pictures i took at the mall today!!! :D