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singwiththelyrics · 5 months ago
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Salamin, Salamin - BINI (2024)
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"what the fuck is she talking about?" go check them out
the lack of BINI on this site appalls me
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canonsinthehead · 5 months ago
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OMG so i saw ur celebrities irl and where they come from post, and i’m wondering what songs or films would do well in the villages! do they even have something like the billboard chart? 😀
Naruto Headcanons – Music/TV Taste in Different Villages
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GALAXY BRAIN ASK STRIKED AGAIN!!! Today we will into what music/TV would be popular in each villages. Of course, each villages have diversity but just like in the real world, some things are more popular than others depending on the locations.
As a music head, I’m feeling this! Have fun with the music references, don’t be afraid to go listen to them. LETS GOO!
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Are there any Music Charts/Billboard?: Each country has its chart system because each nation's taste varies a lot, hence why it is such an achievement to become relevant in a city or country outside of your own. It’s only recently that artists started going on real WORLD tours (if you exclude Itachi’s Fan meeting, you probably could count them on your hands’ fingers).  
Regardless, Konoha holds the largest music festivals. The annual Summer Music-Fest assembles the most diverse cast of artists from around the world meanwhile the largest venue ever built is in Kumo (a stadium with 90,000+ of capacity)
For the first time, a world music awards ceremony was held in Kumo but it was heavily criticized for its favoritism towards bigger nations.
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KONAHA’S MUSIC TASTE:
Konoha is insanely into celebrity culture. It was kinda established by Naruto and his grandiose accomplishments during past wars, where it further spread the concept of hero/celebrity/idol/person adored by a large crowd.
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Taking after their beloved founder Hashirama Senju, Konoha loooves an unproblematic singer with a fiery personality leaning towards an upbeat musical style that appeals to masses.
When I say they love someone unproblematic, I mean it. It applies to most A-List celebrities, singers, actors & etc. Their PR team operates 24/7 at an unmatched level. Talking about politics or any controversial topics is heavily restricted, hence why those who build fandoms overseas escape the censorship and have their damage control team back them up no matter what happens. Itachi is the PERFECT example of this.   
The village conserves its conservative mentality since it is way more comfortable with female performers. It’s that binary thinking where men are ninjas/at war and women are better perceived in “softer” careers.
Konoha loves bubble gum commercial pop, especially in a girl group format.
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As the city evolved, you can see art academies opening to encourage the youth towards the world of entertainment (We are in a time of peace, so more career paths are available) but it’s not going to stop them from making concepts like a shinobi boy group.
Keeping their malpractice from the shinobi world, underage idols debuting in groups is not common but heavily normalized.
Ariana Grande, Marina & The Diamonds, Girls’ Generation, Brockhampton, E-girls, JONGHYUN, Momoland, Mizca, EXO, Natasha Bedingfield, TWICE, Dua Lipa, New Jeans, BINI, Sabrina Carpenter, Ed Sheeran, Carly Rae Jepsen, Lights, Icona Pop, Danny Fernandes, Kylie Minogue, Elise Estrada, Sam Gellaitry, Sakanaction, FREDERIC
KONOHA’S MOVIE/TV TASTE:
Konoha is a pioneer of the comedy genre in movies. The most recognizable comedy films, franchises, and actors are from the Country of Fire (Speed Hour is one of them) but IRL it would be something like 21 Jump Street and Freaky Friday.
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Actions movies painting an “heroic” narrative. They are a sucker for ninja movies especially those reenacting past events with a shit load of misinformation like downplaying the violence or certain wars. NO! The victory was not as spectacular. Stop lying, please.
Puppy love Romance movies & Drama TV series (The Korean Drama type)
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Night talk shows (like The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon) are really popular along with Konoha’s Saturday Night Live but got temporary cancelled after they clowned Gaara for being soft and a “born again” pacifist. Suna took them to court over the joke and the trial is ongoing. Really ironic, because all the “jokes” about the Tsuchikage’s height or men from Kiri being gang members with massive schlongs didn’t bother anyone… oh…ok.
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KUMO’S MUSIC TASTE:
Rap & Hip hop are the country’s musical pride since it sets them apart from other nations with their own billboard systems. They depends on other countries the least because they are musically self-sustained (compared to Konoha who constantly take in outside influences) and yes all these large venues fill themselves without outsiders.
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MCing and 90’s style Rap is a style popularized by Killer Bee; he basically monopolizes the genre.
Soul & Disco remained popular since this music is associated with the Raikage’s generation.
If the beat is good, you have a chance but don’t go too far because permanent cancellation is a thing in Kumo.
Every year, many artists get together to make an end-of-the-year song under Killer Bee’s record label (Kanye West - All of the Light)
Kumo loves a female soloist, they go crazy over singers like Rihanna, Fergie, Missy Elliot, Doechii, Janet Jackson, Beyonce, SZA, Nicki Minaj, Chungha, etc…
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Even if Killer Bee dominates the Rap scene, they would love male rappers like Kanye West and Busta Rhymes.
Contrary to popular belief, mumble and drill rap is not as popular as people make it out to be. It is subject to a lot of mockery in Kumo so most rappers using this style rely on their fandoms overseas.
The northern region of the Country of Lightning houses a whole different language and heritage. They tend to stay isolated from the rest of the population because the area is made of chains of massive mountains. They are distantly related to the Raikage’s lineage. They also carry their own unique cultural sound, who sometimes makes its way into the mainstream.
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KUMO’S MOVIE/TV TASTE:
Reality TV is dominated by Kumo and Iwa. They are both sides of the same coin and produces the most known franchises in the world. Kumo focuses more on Drama among citizens, Music reality TV, Romance, and all the lives of the out-of-the-norm people in their country. Think of the entire TLC Channel, Big Brother, Real Housewives of Kumogakure, Bad Girls Club/Baddies, Courtroom Drama/Judge Judy
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Reality TV about food (Master Chef & The Great Baking Show) and The Voice have editions in each large country except Kiri.
Drag Races are only in Konoha and Kumo because shows like these are illegal in Suna & Kiri and got canceled in Iwa.
Kumo, Konoha & Iwa hosted their annual seasons of Love Island with great success.
The movie scene in Kumo is pretty small compared to the rest of its entertainment industry. Unfortunately, it’s dominated by heroes and historical movies.
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SUNA’S MUSIC TASTE:
Vocalists are prized in Suna. There’s nothing more acclaimed than an angelic voice. Think of Adele, Indila, Christina Aguilera & Jon Secada
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Classical music is a dedicated art form. It’s no joke. The biggest classical theaters are in Suna. Those who desire to study various string and wind instruments travel to the Country of Wind where the best classical music teachers are located.
Suna’s club music is sooo underrated, some people (outsiders) believe it doesn’t even exist due to the prevalence of live performing bands and orchestras. It would be similar in style to artists like Nelly Furtado & Nyusha. Their electro music is extremely popular in clubs in Konoha and people have no idea it’s made by artists from the country of Wind. Yep, you guessed it. IRL it’s 90s-2000s Eurodance.
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Banks, TĀLĀ, Selena Gomez
SUNA’S MOVIE/TV TASTE:
TV shows/drama series taking place in a huge mansion with dramatic transitions/character introductions are very popular
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Going on that same point, movies about family drama/dysfunction are popular as well because many recognize their relatives in the characters or use this media to reprimand their family members (don’t be like ----- from ------ series). Suna is probably on their 20th season of Shameless.
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A large part of the population has never traveled outside of the Country of Wind so documentaries about other nations are well-liked and sometimes used for propaganda.
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For some reason, all of Suna’s TV is super duper HD but their national news broadcast has to be the lowest quality and cheapest setup known to man.
TV broadcasts completely shut down during holidays
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KIRI’S MUSIC TASTE:
Because of its diverse population, what’s popular depends on social class & ethnicity/clan. Due to environmental & economic circumstances, gang-related rap music grew in popularity. Tying back to the heavy influence of gang culture, it appears in music and fashion whether the group has criminal affiliations or not. The underground rap scene is very prolific and generated many iconic groups and soloists but is also associated with many violent tragedies
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The rise of female singers revolutionized society as Kiri started promoting their unique expression of beauty & sexuality to the outside world. Unfortunately, the pressure to appeal to the male gaze is insane. It is still a male-dominated society in contrast to Kumo’s support (and admiration) of female independence and individual self-expression, in Kiri, female performers can catch hell for “covering too much”, and not wearing makeup and heels.
I’m telling you! Female singers have mastered the art of a catchy song with a saxophone riff+ vain lyrics = INSTANT HIT (basically 2009-2011 Alexandra Stan)
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Vocal-based boybands are popular and attract mixed crowds. Many liked them for their trendy style, iconic songs, and success with the ladies. Most of these group sit in style close to groups like Aventura and Boyz II Men.
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What’s funny is that for the longest, Kiri was stuck in the early 2000s, when it comes to style, fashion and media production. This is why until very recently, CDs were sold in jewel cases with the most devious album covers.
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Artists like Minori Chihara are popular as well, again showing the country's diversity. Their popularity extends to certain regions/islands in the Country of Water but recently many have entered the mainstream giving a diverse sound to Kiri. Either more eccentric than what outsiders would expect or coming from ethnicities/clans previously underrepresented (Haku’s clan is one of them). Some examples are Charli XCX, Wednesday Campanella, Bad Bunny & Flower.
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Because of the strong love/couple culture, most forms of partner dancing (and the music associated with them) are really popular. Of course, depending on the region of the country you reside in, but dances including slower movements dominate, a few examples would be Bachata & Kompa.
Phonk (Juuzo likes it by himself among his peers) & Reggeaton.
Shakira, AOA, Rina Sawayama, LISA,
KIRI’S MOVIE/TV TASTE:
Low-budget soap operas.
For the longest, movies were in black & white, and the drama/romance genre is the most popular than most like to admit but it often depicted members of higher caste. No censorship on the spiciness/love scenes (this is live!)
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IWA’S MUSIC TASTE:
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Rock is the most popular style of music. It is the most exported media after adventure movies. The genre has brought merit and fame to the Country of Eart and its one-of-a-kind rock festivals. There was a time when pop-punk/rock was dominating. It was in the same era that TAKA flourished, it would be groups like Red Jumpsuit Apparatus, Billy Talent, Paramore, AFI, Hoobastank, etc.). This era was short-lived, and Iwa’s rock eventually returned to its more hardcore roots.
IWA’S MOVIE/TV TASTE:
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Adventure/Action movies are filmed there and many popular franchises came out of it (think of Mad Max). These movies always climb to the top of the box office when they are released. (Deidara likes these because there are many explosions)
To rival Rock, Iwa has the largest indie music scene. Because of the lack of funding for anyone not filling the typical rock/metal mold, countless small groups and soloists from underfunded companies or self-employed are so many that they form a whole layer of the country’s music industry. I know groups/singers like Kllo, Cafuné, Glasperlenspiel, The Neighbourhood & JOY. would fit this description.
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Iwa’s reality TV is more geared towards anything following celebrities' (& corn stars) lives, Any survival show in the wilderness, Married at first sight, Jersey Shore, Jackass, Real Houswives of Iwagakure.
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OTO’S MUSIC TASTE:
It is possible that you don’t understand the lyrics of any song because it is a melodic-driven music culture.
The most accomplished and elaborate sound technicians/producers come from there (previously associated with Orochimaru or not).
Because of the village’s association with Konoha, all artists/producers from Oto are popular in Konoha and operate in the Country of Fire.
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Meanwhile in Oto, they have perfected the art of sounds, allowing a more intricate/complex musical sound to emerge both in EDM & other electro styles. Going from Yasutaka Nakata (Perfume & capsule) to more layered compositions from artists like Emawk, FKA Twigs
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95% of the royalty-free music available online is made in Otogakure.
OTO’S MOVIE/TV TASTE:
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AME’S MUSIC TASTE:
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Ame produces many prolific DJs who range from the generic side of EDM to more eccentric and unique styles. It would be artists like Basshunter, Wolfgang Gartner, Skrillex, deadmaus5 & Rabbit Killer.
AME’S MOVIE/TV TASTE:
Ame produces the most gut-wrenching indie horror movie to see the light of day. Some get popular enough to get broadcast overseas (like The Ring type and even worse). In contrast to Konoha’s horror movies which are locally popular with the typical watered-down storyline. *Ears a strange sound in the attic. Picks up a flashlight to go check*
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sampungmgadaliri · 24 days ago
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Jhoanna for Billboard Philippines. Read the full story here:
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upismediacenter · 2 months ago
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FEATURE: Alamat, Handa ‘Rap!: Kulturang Pilipino sa mga Kanta ng ALAMAT
Simula 2019 hanggang sa kasalukuyan, nagsimulang sumikat ang isa sa mga genre ng Original Pilipino Music (OPM): ang P-pop o Philippine Pop. Sa pagsikat ng “Kings of P-pop” na SB19 na kumanta ng “Go Up”, at “Nation’s Girl Group” na BINI na nagpa-trending ng “Pantropiko”, nagkaroon ng pagkakataon upang makilala at masiyasat ang mga Pilipino ng iba’t iba pang natatanging grupo sa ilalim ng P-pop.
Kilalanin natin ang ALAMAT, isang boy group na kilala sa kanilang konsepto na paggamit ng mga elemento ng kulturang Pilipino! At dahil sa kanilang pagtataguyod nito, sila’y naging nominado bilang “Favorite P-pop Group” noong 2021 sa RAWR Awards at nanalo ng “PPOP Boy Group of the Year” noong 2023 sa PPOP Awards. Mula sa mga mensahe ng kanilang mga kanta o sa paraan ng pagkukuwento sa kanilang mga music videos, ang ALAMAT ay laging HANDAng humaRAP!
Ang ALAMAT ay binubuo ng anim na miyembro na sina Taneo (Ilocano), Mo (Filipino-American), Tomás (Bicolano), R-Ji (Waray-Waray), Alas (Bisaya), at Jao (Kapampangan).
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ALAMAT [@alamat_official]. (2024, September 19). “Raragasa na sa Naga 🤎Outfit check ✅”. Instagram. https://www.instagram.com/p/DAGNiO8zLB1/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link
Sila’y nag-debut noong Pebrero 14, 2021 sa ilalim ng Viva Artists Agency kasama ang kanilang pinakaunang kanta na “kbye”. Isang katangian na nagpapaiba sa ALAMAT mula sa ibang grupo ay gumagamit sila ng Bikolano, Cebuano, Ilokano, Kapampangan, Hiligaynon, at Waray-Waray upang itampok ang ilan sa iba’t ibang wikang ginagamit sa bansa. Sa ganitong paraan, tumutulong ito sa pagtawid ng kultura ng mga lokal na pangkat sa Pilipinas. Kasabay nito, sila’y pumupukaw ng interes sa mga tagapakinig ukol sa mga iba’t ibang wika. 
Narito ang mga inirerekomenda kong kanta nila na nagpapakita ng kanilang pagmamahal sa kulturang Pilipino sa iba’t ibang paraan—mula sa paggamit at pagsuot ng mga tradisyunal na kasuotan hanggang sa kahulugan ng mga liriko ng kanilang mga kanta, lahat ng iyan ay makikita sa listahang ito:
“Maharani” - Lakambini, ako na lang ang ‘yong Lakan
Magsisimula tayo sa kanilang pinakasikat na kanta na ang pamagat ay nangangahulugang “dakilang reyna”! Kasama sa music video si Jhoanna ng BINI, makikita natin silang sumasayaw ng Singkil, isang sayaw na umuugat sa tradisyon ng mga Maranao noong sinaunang panahon at may impluwensya ng mga tradisyong Islam. Ito’y ginagamitan ng mga malaking poste ng kawayan na sumusunod sa kumpas ng kanta. Sinusundan nila ang bahagi ng isang epikong Maranao, kung saan gumanap si Jhoanna bilang Prinsesa Gandingan at ang miyembro na si Taneo bilang Prinsipe Bantugan. 
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ALAMAT. (2023, January 31). ALAMAT - 'Maharani' (Short Film M/V) [Video]. YouTube. https://youtu.be/vyBd63ojxMU?si=vF5z3nRn1y8Y91cx 
ALAMAT - 'Maharani' (Short Film M/V)
“Dayang” - Kalasahan ta kaw at pipiliin ka sa bawat araw, tangi kong dayang
Ito ang sequel ng Maharani na nangangahulugang “prinsesa” sa wikang Tausug, isang grupo ng mga Pilipinong Muslim na naninirahan sa Sulu. Sa wika ng Tausug, ang lyrics na “Kalasahan ta kaw” ay nangangahulugang “mahal kita”! Bukod sa wika, ang kanilang choreography ay kumuha ng inspirasyon sa mga sayaw at martial arts mula sa Southern Philippines tulad ng Pangasik, ang panlalaking bersyon ng Pangalay na nagpapakita ng martial movements. Ang Pangalay ay pinaniniwalaang nagmula sa pre-Islamic at Buddhist na konsepto ng mga anghel at ito’y sinasayaw sa mga kasalan at kapistahan (Camus, 2023). Ang iba pang mga sayaw na kanilang pinagkunan ng inspirasyon dito ay ang Kuntaw, isang sinaunang uri ng martial arts na ginagamit ng mga Pilipinong Muslim sa panahon ng mga Espanyol bilang proteksyon (robin-ho, 2018). Ang Silat na isang uri rin ng martial arts na inaaral sa Mindanao (PHILSILAT, n.d.), at ang Tariray, isang uri ng sayaw na nagmula sa Sitangkai, Tawi-Tawi Province sa Timog na bahagi ng Pilipinas kung saan sila ay gumagamit ng kawayan o shell clappers na tinatawag na bola’-bola’ habang ginagalaw ang mga balikat at paa upang magpahayag ng mga emosyon sa sayaw (Santamaria, 2017).   
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ALAMAT. (2024, March 26). ALAMAT - 'Dayang’ (Official M/V) [Video]. YouTube. https://youtu.be/WawK3ooD2j8?si=6bOXmSZtOkqJrw6l
ALAMAT HANDA 'RAP: [VLOG] 'Dayang' Dance Documentation
ALAMAT - 'Dayang' (Official M/V)
“Day and Night” - I think about you, adlaw ug gabii, adlaw ug gabii
Ito ang pinakauna kong napakinggan at paborito kong kanta mula sa kanila dahil sa mahusay na paghalo ng tradisyunal at modernong instrumental music sa pamamagitan ng paggamit ng kudyapi, angklung, at bamblong! Laganap ang paggamit nila ng mga pahayag na Cebuano tulad ng “gimingaw kaayo ko nimo” na nangangahulugang “I miss you” at “naghunahuna ko nimo” na ibig sabihin ay “iniisip kita.” Bukod dito, kumuha ng inspirasyon ang kanilang music video sa mitolohiya ng mga Bikolano, ang Magindara o “aswang ng dagat” na gumagamit ng kanilang nakakahalina na boses upang mang-akit ng mga mangingisda na kanilang kinakain at minsan, para sila’y iligtas kapag nalulunod (Gaverza, 2016). 
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ALAMAT. (2023, June 14). ALAMAT - 'Day And Night' (Official M/V) [Video]. YouTube. https://youtu.be/lgrsWlCu4CA?si=fmLxxaFqbwywSoR2
Dagdag dito, sila’y makikitang nagsusuot ng mga kasuotan at kagamitang katutubo na nagmula sa Bicol.
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ALAMAT. (2023, June 14). ALAMAT - 'Day And Night' (Official M/V) [Video]. YouTube. https://youtu.be/lgrsWlCu4CA?si=fmLxxaFqbwywSoR2
ALAMAT - 'Day And Night' (Official M/V)
“Kasmala” - Kasmala, talagang kakaiba
Ang pamagat na Kasmala ay pagbabaliktad ng salitang malakas. Ang kanilang music video ay nakasentro sa mga nangyari sa 1904 St. Louis World Fair kung saan itinanghal ang mga Pilipino, lalo na ang mga Igorot, bilang mga hayop sa isang zoo sapagkat sila ang tinaguriang “most uncivilized tribe in the Philippines” dahil sa kanilang kakaibang kulay ng balat, katangian ng mukha, at paraan ng pamumuhay. Ipinapahiwatig ng Kasmala ang lakas ng mga Pilipino upang tumindig sa ganoong kahihiyan at sabihing tayo’y higit pa sa kung ano ang pananaw ng mga dayuhan. 
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ALAMAT. (2021, July 15). ALAMAT - 'kasmala' (Official M/V) [Video]. YouTube. https://youtu.be/_5Y_mTfBh3o?si=_KfVQI3qhLncrJHL
ALAMAT - 'kasmala' (Official M/V)
“Aswang” - Pag-ibig ko sa'yo'y kailanman 'di guguho kahit pa maging kang aswang
Tulad ng Day and Night, ang kanta na Aswang ay nagmula sa pinakasikat na halimaw sa alamat ng Pilipinas. 
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ALAMAT. (2022, October 28). ALAMAT - 'Aswang' (Official M/V) [Video]. YouTube. https://youtu.be/oRfaArQHVXQ?si=5uR3x-r7Hhuao462
Ayon sa mga alamat, ang aswang ay isang halimaw na ang itsura ay ang karaniwang babae sa araw ngunit pagsapit ng gabi, ito’y naglilipat ng anyo. Maging ito ay aso, ibon, o baboy, mayroon itong natatanging katangian at ito ay ang kanilang mahahabang dila at paglakad nang nakabaliktad ang kanilang mga paa (Geller, 2016). Kahit na maging kang aswang, mamahalin ka pa rin ng ALAMAT!
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ALAMAT. (2022, October 28). ALAMAT - 'Aswang' (Official M/V) [Video]. YouTube. https://youtu.be/oRfaArQHVXQ?si=5uR3x-r7Hhuao462
ALAMAT - 'Aswang' (Official M/V)
Ang patuloy na pagpapakita ng ALAMAT ng ating mayamang kultura sa pamamagitan ng paghalo ng tradisyunal at modernong elemento sa kanilang mga kanta na may himig ng pag-ibig ay makakatulong sa pagpukaw ng atensyon ng mga estudyanteng interesado sa ating kultura at nais na yakapin ito. Mula sa paggamit ng iba’t ibang wikang Filipino, pagpapakita ng tradisyunal na sayaw at kasuotan sa kanilang mga music videos, hanggang sa kanilang kabigha-bighani na mga boses, ang ALAMAT ay isang grupo na nagpapakita ng lubos na pagmamahal sa ating kultura. 
“Isapuso, isapuso ang pagka-mandirigma!”
//ni Mayden Bartolabac
Mga Sanggunian:
Batislaong, A. (2023, June 20). Jane De Leon And Other Pinoy Culture References in ALAMAT’s Day and Night’ Music Video. NYLON Manila. https://nylonmanila.com/pop-culture/pinoy-culture-references-alamat-day-and-night-music-video/
Bautista, R. (2021, July 16). ALAMAT Takes On Colonialism And Anti-Asian Hate in Their Latest Comeback Kasmala. NYLON Manila. https://nylonmanila.com/pop-culture/alamat-asian-hate-colonialism-latest-comeback-kasmala/
Camus, M. (2023, September 21). Pangalay Traditional Dance. Sinaunang Panahon. https://sinaunangpanahon.com/pangalay-traditional-dance/
Csu East Bay. (n.d.). Tausug. https://www.csueastbay.edu/museum/virtual-museum/the-philippines/peoples/tausug.html#:~:text=The%20name%20%22Tausug%22%20supposedly%20means,as%20well%20as%20the%20Philippines.
Cruz, H. J. (2024, September 1). Get to know Filipino pride boy group, ALAMAT. GMA network. https://www.gmanetwork.com/entertainment/celebritylife/news/21391/get-to-know-filipino-pride-boy-group-alamat/photo/291013/alamat
Gaverza, K. (2016, August 28). Magindara, Guardian Sirena or Cannibal of the Sea? The Aswang Project.https://www.aswangproject.com/magindara/
Geller. (2016, October 21). Aswang. Mythology.net. https://mythology.net/monsters/aswang/
Mohan, C. (2020, April 4). The Evolving Southeast Asian Martial Art of Silat. One. https://www.onefc.com/lifestyle/the-evolving-southeast-asian-martial-art-of-silat/
Pineda, A. (n.d.) Singkil: The Enchanting Princess Dance of the Maranao. Pinas Culture. https://pinasculture.com/singkil-the-enchanting-princess-dance-of-the-maranao/
Robin-ho. (2018, July 15). Kuntaw: Ancient Filipino Martial Art. Scorum. https://scorum.com/en-us/martialarts/@robin-ho/kuntaw-ancient-filipino-martial-arts
Santamaria, MCM. (2017, July). Professor Santamaria Discusses Igal Tariray in Traditional Music Conference in Ireland. Asian Center University of the Philippines. https://www.ac.upd.edu.ph/index.php/resources/news-announcements/1014-santamaria-igal-tariray-world-music-conference-limerick
The Asian American Education Project. (n.d.). 1904 World's Fair-Exhibition of the Igorot Filipino People. https://asianamericanedu.org/1904-worlds-fair-exhibition-of-the-igorot-filipino-people.html
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doppelcoworker · 4 months ago
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NINONG Jasper. Alam ninyo Po Yung nation's girl group na BINI?
"Hindi pa. Uhm... I'll have to listen to them soon."
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thepopblogph · 3 months ago
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BINI, the Nation’s Girl Group, Drops “Blooming” for Coke Studio Season 8
Nation’s girl group BINI returns with “Blooming,” a radiant new single for Coke Studio Philippines Season 8! Known for their unique style and energy, BINI brings their signature sugar and spice to this season’s musical lineup. “Blooming” marks their third appearance on the Coke Studio stage, where they continue to inspire fans with their message of growth and resilience. From “Love Yourself” to…
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biniwalohanggangdulo · 4 months ago
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gfest 2024 of bini. thank you globe for choosing our nation girl group bini to perform in this kind of event, you give blooms a great experience to see them performing again in stage. Love you girls
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mylifejacobcambonga-blog · 7 months ago
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BINI
I have been a fan for months now of the very famous PPOP girl group that is titled “The Nations Girl Group” BINI. It all started off all the videos that are circulating in TikTok, saw beautiful edits with this beautiful girl. At first I did not care much about knowing more about this member that really captivated my attention, but as I stroll in my FYP I see her more and more.
While messing with my friends I jokingly said that I’m a fan of BINI, suddenly my friend said that he is also a big fan of BINI. The difference was that I only said it as a joke, but he is really a fan of BINI. While our topic is about BINI he suddenly said that he will attend a concert later on that month with some of our related friends, and BINI will be part of the artist that will perform on that concert. At that moment I have the craziest idea that I should come with them to watch BINI, and later on that week my friend helped me to get my concert ticket.
The day of the concert I was kinda had mixed emotions, happy because I’m attending concert which I don’t do often and somewhat “meh” because I don’t know if I’m gonna enjoy it. So our group met one another and traveled to the concert destination which is in La Salle Dasma. While traveling we non stop talking about BINI and also listening to BINI songs in the car, with matching dance steps. I on the other hand is listening while they are talking about their biases and also telling more about the group and the individual members of the group. As I listen to them I noticed that the girl that captivated my attention is named Aiah. She is the oldest member of the group, main rapper, sub-vocalist, and main Visual of the group. She has the jolliest personality, very smart, and plus! Before joining the group she won a big pageant in her hometown Cebu City. The edits that I saw in TikTok about her really made her stand out for me, the way she performs, the way she interacts with the fans, her relationship with her fellow members, the way she handle as a ATE of the group, it shows that she is very deserving of being in that group. So while we are traveling to the concert destination all I could think is her 😂.
THE EXPERIENCE
As we arrived in the concert destination we lined up for the entrance for almost 4 hours! It was so tiring but we hyped ourselves that the struggles will be all worth it in the end, it was WORTH IT. The concert was crazy, the line up artists are great performers. Big shout out to my fave rap artist Al James for putting up a great performance, it was my first time hearing and watching him perform live and hella sure he did not disappoint. Shout out to FLOW G with the mind blowing production of his performance, CREATIVITY PLUS TALENT AND HAND WORK. To Denise Julia, she has that talent to be recognized and hopefully to be recognize more in the future because she deserves it. Lastly is BINI, speechless 😶 (but I was shouting all the time😂). Watching them perform made me realized that all the hyped are legit, they are talented and deserves all the fame that they are receiving now. The songs, lyrics, the dance, how they interact with the fans are outstanding. Aiah made me fall in love after watching her 🥰😂, her presence is unbelievable. I have never seen a person with that kind of presence in my life, she is very special.
After the concert, I was now certified bloom. I supported the group as they venture to their success and hopefully got the chance to see them perform live once again, time will come. As of now, I will support them as a team bahay. From jokingly saying that I’m a fan to I am now legit a big fan of BINI, making that decision is one of the best things that I ever did in my life.
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Take a Dog-Friendly Vacation to the Ritz-Carlton, Aruba
Looking for the ultimate luxury vacation where you can actually take your dog? I’d suggest the Ritz-Carlton on Aruba. I was lucky enough to personally check out this dog-loving island and stayed at the Ritz-Carlton, a pet-friendly luxury property. Luxury properties don’t always allow pets, but certain Ritz-Carltons do and, of course, it does it in style.
I traveled to Aruba and spent several days there along with Instagram dog celebrities and their humans: Yorkie mix Ella Bean, her human, Hilary Sloan, plus husband Noah Shulman, creative director of video content (@ellabeanthedog); Maltipoo Mochi and her human, Elle Drouin (@mochiandthecity); and Brussels Griffon Sprout and his human, Sigrid Neilson (@brussels.sprout).
No surprise, the Ritz-Carlton rolled out the welcome wagon. That’s what they do. Aruba’s weather was perfect. That’s what it is. However, the first, middle and last thing I noticed was that Arubans are passionate about dogs. Everyone who worked at the Ritz-Carlton, from the managers to the restaurant hostess, the housekeepers and food and drink service team were crazy about dogs. I was shown photo after photo of their own dogs. The guests seemed to love dogs, too. The little dog trio was treated like celebrities.
Gourmet dog food at the Ritz-Carlton, Aruba
Mochi lounges on the beach in her very own cabana, where she got to eat, drink and bark at lizards. Photography courtesy Elle Drouin, @mochiandthecity.
They ate fresh prepared meals from their own doggie menus, lounged around on their own dog-sized cabanas on the beach and enjoyed doggie massages as part of the spa treatment. What dog could ask for more?
Hilary tells me that Ella’s favorite part was “hands down” the chef-prepared food. “She realllly loved the salmon dish in particular,” Hilary says. “She turned up her nose at her regular food for a few days when we got home.” Hilary and Noah’s favorite part was when they got to swim with Ella in the warm sea. “Where else can you get clear, calm and warm water to enjoy and bask in and — even better — splash with your pup? It was a one-of-a-kind experience.”
Elle and Mochi agree that the gourmet food was definitely a highlight. “The Ritz-Carlton has a special dog-friendly menu featuring a “woof woof” cocktail of light chicken consommé, chicken breast and diced vegetables (so delicious!) as well as other gourmet options like salmon tataki, flank steak and duck liver pate.” She adds, “Mochi also enjoyed watermelon ‘ice cubes’ on the beach, plenty of fresh fruit and a special salmon sushi dinner our last night at the hotel!”
The Ritz-Carlton resort
The rooms come with private balconies to enjoy the view. Photography courtesy The Ritz-Carlton, Aruba.
There were guests I met who come back to the Ritz-Carlton, Aruba, every year. I can’t blame them. The resort has beautiful, large rooms with private ocean-view balconies. There are four different places to eat, two swimming pools and several shops, where you can buy anything from bathing suits to cute dog products. You can bring your dog with you to these areas, plus the expansive beachfront where there are water activities you have access to like stand-up paddleboarding, which not only did the dogs try but some of the local Aruba dogs as well. There we met Aruba’s own Instagram celeb and dog rescue supporter Yoga Girl Rachel Brathen (@yoga_girl) and her paddleboarding dog Ringo (@ringo_thegringo).
You can also kayak, snorkel, scuba dive and sail. The Ritz-Carlton is the last hotel at the end of the island, and you can easily take your dog out walking around on the beach away from other tourists. (Keep your dog on a leash since Aruba does have a leashed dog law.) Several areas you’ll want to check out, but get a dogsitter since these are human only, are the resort’s casino (slot machines, table games, bingo), the Fitness Center gym (two thumbs up from me!) and the luxury spa (facial and massage, anyone?). However, your dog can get a doggie massage if he so desires.
Like many luxury hotels, there is a $250 non-refundable pet fee. Although there isn’t a specific dog potty area on the resort grounds, there are plenty of spots your dog can use — just make sure to pick up after. The sun and ocean breeze are wonderful, but you’ll need to keep your dog hydrated, in the shade when possible (like the cabanas!), use dog sunscreen and perhaps protective doggie sunglasses, as the sand does blow around with the winds. (Follow on Facebook @RitzCarltonAruba.)
Getting to Aruba with your dog
Getting to Aruba with your dog is simple. Photography courtesy The Ritz-Carlton, Aruba.
There are always things you must do when traveling with your dog. For Aruba, your pup must weigh less than 20 pounds to stay at the Ritz-Carlton and to travel in the passenger compartment of the airplane. For American pups, you need a valid International Veterinary Health Certificate issued within 14 days prior to arrival in Aruba endorsed by the USDA, a valid rabies shot and inoculation certificate, and your dog must be microchipped. (See visitaruba.com for more information.)
My dogs were a little too big to come with me, so I asked Hilary and Elle about their experience. “It was actually so easy!” Hilary says. “We were nervous, because part of the process requires scanning and emailing the Aruba customs agency, but they responded within the same day to give their approvals. I simply printed the attachment they sent, brought the papers from the USDA via my vet’s office and showed them when we landed.”
Elle’s experience was also easy. “Since Mochi was already microchipped and up-to-date on her rabies vaccinations,” she explains, “after getting the signed health certificate from her vet, we just had to overnight it to the USDA office in Albany, New York, with a $38 endorsement fee along with an overnight return envelope. Once we got that back, we emailed all of the signed paperwork to the Veterinary Service of Aruba for approval.”
What to do around Aruba
Sigrid and Sprout try their hand/paw at paddleboarding, one of the many outdoor activities available. Photography by Melissa L. Kauffman.
Aruba is known for its white-sand beaches, consistent warm, sunny days (around 80 degrees), warm ocean waters and cool ocean breezes, which is why this 19.6-mile long and 6-mile across island off of Venezuela is so popular. It’s part of the Netherlands, and you can find the Dutch influence everywhere. In fact, many of the Arubans I spoke to at the Ritz-Carlton attended college in the Netherlands before coming back to the island. There are two official languages, both Dutch and Papiamento (Bon Bini means welcome in Papiamento).
If you can tear yourself away from the Ritz-Carlton, there are many places to explore. If you love shopping, you’ll find many stores downtown in the capital city of Oranjestad. There are also several museums, the Arikok National Park and the Bubali Bird Sanctuary. We took a short ride out to the beautifully restored old stone California Lighthouse, which gives you an amazing view of the island. There are as many land activities (ATVs, horseback riding, etc.) as water activities, so you’ll never be bored.
Aruba’s rescue efforts — and its very own name for mixed-breed dogs
I was lucky enough to stay at The Ritz-Carlton, Aruba, along with Instagram faves (left to right) Hilary Sloan & Ella Bean, Elle Drouin & Mochi plus Sigrid Neilson & Sprout. Photography by Melissa L. Kauffman.
Dogs are well-loved on the island, but, just like in the United States, there is a homeless pet population. I got to meet some dedicated dog welfare devotees at the resort. Aruba Ritz-Carlton’s own hotel manager, Louella Brezovar, introduced us to members of Sgt Pepper’s Friends (sgtpeppersfriends.com), a nonprofit that she and others at the Ritz-Carlton volunteer for. Louella had personally flown adopted pets to the United States, delivering them to Americans who had adopted the Aruban dogs.
Aruba dogs are all mixed breeds called Aruba Cunucu dogs and weigh between 35 to 55 pounds. You can follow these rescue dogs along with the group on its website or social media pages @sgtpeppersfriends.
Tips on traveling with your dog
just living my best bean life ???? #tbt to aruba ???? @ritzcarlton ???? up!
A post shared by ella & coconut bean (@ellabeanthedog) on Nov 30, 2017 at 5:43am PST
When you are an Instagram celebrity, you’re in much demand and get to travel all over. Hilary and Elle gave us some of their hard-learned tips for flying with dogs.
“Listen to your dog,” Hilary says. “Ella Bean is an extremely confident flyer and naps the entire time. She prefers to stay in her bag and feels most secure there but enjoys checking in, and we always give her special treats during the trip. Our other pup, Louis does NOT enjoy flying and feels it’s scary and stressful. We don’t travel with him because we respect his boundaries.”
Elle’s advice: “Make sure your dog is comfortable. If they’re not used to traveling in a carrier, give them a chance to spend time in it while you’re at home. Mochi loves being in her carrier, so she usually naps the entire flight!”
Thumbnail: Ella Bean keeps cool in the sun on Aruba’s famed white sands. Courtesy Hilary Sloan @ellabeanthedog.
Tell us: Are you planning any vacations with your dog? Have you ever thought about traveling to Aruba?
Editor’s note: This article first appeared in Dogster magazine. Have you seen the new Dogster print magazine in stores? Or in the waiting room of your vet’s office? Subscribe now to get Dogster magazine delivered straight to you!
Read more about traveling with dogs on Dogster.com:
Top Dog-Friendly Spots in Virginia
International Dogsitting: What It’s Like to Dogsit Abroad in Exchange for Free Accommodations
Visit Dog-Friendly Omaha!
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Take a Dog-Friendly Vacation to the Ritz-Carlton, Aruba
Looking for the ultimate luxury vacation where you can actually take your dog? I’d suggest the Ritz-Carlton on Aruba. I was lucky enough to personally check out this dog-loving island and stayed at the Ritz-Carlton, a pet-friendly luxury property. Luxury properties don’t always allow pets, but certain Ritz-Carltons do and, of course, it does it in style.
I traveled to Aruba and spent several days there along with Instagram dog celebrities and their humans: Yorkie mix Ella Bean, her human, Hilary Sloan, plus husband Noah Shulman, creative director of video content (@ellabeanthedog); Maltipoo Mochi and her human, Elle Drouin (@mochiandthecity); and Brussels Griffon Sprout and his human, Sigrid Neilson (@brussels.sprout).
No surprise, the Ritz-Carlton rolled out the welcome wagon. That’s what they do. Aruba’s weather was perfect. That’s what it is. However, the first, middle and last thing I noticed was that Arubans are passionate about dogs. Everyone who worked at the Ritz-Carlton, from the managers to the restaurant hostess, the housekeepers and food and drink service team were crazy about dogs. I was shown photo after photo of their own dogs. The guests seemed to love dogs, too. The little dog trio was treated like celebrities.
Gourmet dog food at the Ritz-Carlton, Aruba
Mochi lounges on the beach in her very own cabana, where she got to eat, drink and bark at lizards. Photography courtesy Elle Drouin, @mochiandthecity.
They ate fresh prepared meals from their own doggie menus, lounged around on their own dog-sized cabanas on the beach and enjoyed doggie massages as part of the spa treatment. What dog could ask for more?
Hilary tells me that Ella’s favorite part was “hands down” the chef-prepared food. “She realllly loved the salmon dish in particular,” Hilary says. “She turned up her nose at her regular food for a few days when we got home.” Hilary and Noah’s favorite part was when they got to swim with Ella in the warm sea. “Where else can you get clear, calm and warm water to enjoy and bask in and — even better — splash with your pup? It was a one-of-a-kind experience.”
Elle and Mochi agree that the gourmet food was definitely a highlight. “The Ritz-Carlton has a special dog-friendly menu featuring a “woof woof” cocktail of light chicken consommé, chicken breast and diced vegetables (so delicious!) as well as other gourmet options like salmon tataki, flank steak and duck liver pate.” She adds, “Mochi also enjoyed watermelon ‘ice cubes’ on the beach, plenty of fresh fruit and a special salmon sushi dinner our last night at the hotel!”
The Ritz-Carlton resort
The rooms come with private balconies to enjoy the view. Photography courtesy The Ritz-Carlton, Aruba.
There were guests I met who come back to the Ritz-Carlton, Aruba, every year. I can’t blame them. The resort has beautiful, large rooms with private ocean-view balconies. There are four different places to eat, two swimming pools and several shops, where you can buy anything from bathing suits to cute dog products. You can bring your dog with you to these areas, plus the expansive beachfront where there are water activities you have access to like stand-up paddleboarding, which not only did the dogs try but some of the local Aruba dogs as well. There we met Aruba’s own Instagram celeb and dog rescue supporter Yoga Girl Rachel Brathen (@yoga_girl) and her paddleboarding dog Ringo (@ringo_thegringo).
You can also kayak, snorkel, scuba dive and sail. The Ritz-Carlton is the last hotel at the end of the island, and you can easily take your dog out walking around on the beach away from other tourists. (Keep your dog on a leash since Aruba does have a leashed dog law.) Several areas you’ll want to check out, but get a dogsitter since these are human only, are the resort’s casino (slot machines, table games, bingo), the Fitness Center gym (two thumbs up from me!) and the luxury spa (facial and massage, anyone?). However, your dog can get a doggie massage if he so desires.
Like many luxury hotels, there is a $250 non-refundable pet fee. Although there isn’t a specific dog potty area on the resort grounds, there are plenty of spots your dog can use — just make sure to pick up after. The sun and ocean breeze are wonderful, but you’ll need to keep your dog hydrated, in the shade when possible (like the cabanas!), use dog sunscreen and perhaps protective doggie sunglasses, as the sand does blow around with the winds. (Follow on Facebook @RitzCarltonAruba.)
Getting to Aruba with your dog
Getting to Aruba with your dog is simple. Photography courtesy The Ritz-Carlton, Aruba.
There are always things you must do when traveling with your dog. For Aruba, your pup must weigh less than 20 pounds to stay at the Ritz-Carlton and to travel in the passenger compartment of the airplane. For American pups, you need a valid International Veterinary Health Certificate issued within 14 days prior to arrival in Aruba endorsed by the USDA, a valid rabies shot and inoculation certificate, and your dog must be microchipped. (See visitaruba.com for more information.)
My dogs were a little too big to come with me, so I asked Hilary and Elle about their experience. “It was actually so easy!” Hilary says. “We were nervous, because part of the process requires scanning and emailing the Aruba customs agency, but they responded within the same day to give their approvals. I simply printed the attachment they sent, brought the papers from the USDA via my vet’s office and showed them when we landed.”
Elle’s experience was also easy. “Since Mochi was already microchipped and up-to-date on her rabies vaccinations,” she explains, “after getting the signed health certificate from her vet, we just had to overnight it to the USDA office in Albany, New York, with a $38 endorsement fee along with an overnight return envelope. Once we got that back, we emailed all of the signed paperwork to the Veterinary Service of Aruba for approval.”
What to do around Aruba
Sigrid and Sprout try their hand/paw at paddleboarding, one of the many outdoor activities available. Photography by Melissa L. Kauffman.
Aruba is known for its white-sand beaches, consistent warm, sunny days (around 80 degrees), warm ocean waters and cool ocean breezes, which is why this 19.6-mile long and 6-mile across island off of Venezuela is so popular. It’s part of the Netherlands, and you can find the Dutch influence everywhere. In fact, many of the Arubans I spoke to at the Ritz-Carlton attended college in the Netherlands before coming back to the island. There are two official languages, both Dutch and Papiamento (Bon Bini means welcome in Papiamento).
If you can tear yourself away from the Ritz-Carlton, there are many places to explore. If you love shopping, you’ll find many stores downtown in the capital city of Oranjestad. There are also several museums, the Arikok National Park and the Bubali Bird Sanctuary. We took a short ride out to the beautifully restored old stone California Lighthouse, which gives you an amazing view of the island. There are as many land activities (ATVs, horseback riding, etc.) as water activities, so you’ll never be bored.
Aruba’s rescue efforts — and its very own name for mixed-breed dogs
I was lucky enough to stay at The Ritz-Carlton, Aruba, along with Instagram faves (left to right) Hilary Sloan & Ella Bean, Elle Drouin & Mochi plus Sigrid Neilson & Sprout. Photography by Melissa L. Kauffman.
Dogs are well-loved on the island, but, just like in the United States, there is a homeless pet population. I got to meet some dedicated dog welfare devotees at the resort. Aruba Ritz-Carlton’s own hotel manager, Louella Brezovar, introduced us to members of Sgt Pepper’s Friends (sgtpeppersfriends.com), a nonprofit that she and others at the Ritz-Carlton volunteer for. Louella had personally flown adopted pets to the United States, delivering them to Americans who had adopted the Aruban dogs.
Aruba dogs are all mixed breeds called Aruba Cunucu dogs and weigh between 35 to 55 pounds. You can follow these rescue dogs along with the group on its website or social media pages @sgtpeppersfriends.
Tips on traveling with your dog
just living my best bean life ???? #tbt to aruba ???? @ritzcarlton ???? up!
A post shared by ella & coconut bean (@ellabeanthedog) on Nov 30, 2017 at 5:43am PST
When you are an Instagram celebrity, you’re in much demand and get to travel all over. Hilary and Elle gave us some of their hard-learned tips for flying with dogs.
“Listen to your dog,” Hilary says. “Ella Bean is an extremely confident flyer and naps the entire time. She prefers to stay in her bag and feels most secure there but enjoys checking in, and we always give her special treats during the trip. Our other pup, Louis does NOT enjoy flying and feels it’s scary and stressful. We don’t travel with him because we respect his boundaries.”
Elle’s advice: “Make sure your dog is comfortable. If they’re not used to traveling in a carrier, give them a chance to spend time in it while you’re at home. Mochi loves being in her carrier, so she usually naps the entire flight!”
Thumbnail: Ella Bean keeps cool in the sun on Aruba’s famed white sands. Courtesy Hilary Sloan @ellabeanthedog.
Tell us: Are you planning any vacations with your dog? Have you ever thought about traveling to Aruba?
Editor’s note: This article first appeared in Dogster magazine. Have you seen the new Dogster print magazine in stores? Or in the waiting room of your vet’s office? Subscribe now to get Dogster magazine delivered straight to you!
Read more about traveling with dogs on Dogster.com:
Top Dog-Friendly Spots in Virginia
International Dogsitting: What It’s Like to Dogsit Abroad in Exchange for Free Accommodations
Visit Dog-Friendly Omaha!
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jeffreyrwelch · 7 years ago
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Take a Dog-Friendly Vacation to the Ritz-Carlton, Aruba
Looking for the ultimate luxury vacation where you can actually take your dog? I’d suggest the Ritz-Carlton on Aruba. I was lucky enough to personally check out this dog-loving island and stayed at the Ritz-Carlton, a pet-friendly luxury property. Luxury properties don’t always allow pets, but certain Ritz-Carltons do and, of course, it does it in style.
I traveled to Aruba and spent several days there along with Instagram dog celebrities and their humans: Yorkie mix Ella Bean, her human, Hilary Sloan, plus husband Noah Shulman, creative director of video content (@ellabeanthedog); Maltipoo Mochi and her human, Elle Drouin (@mochiandthecity); and Brussels Griffon Sprout and his human, Sigrid Neilson (@brussels.sprout).
No surprise, the Ritz-Carlton rolled out the welcome wagon. That’s what they do. Aruba’s weather was perfect. That’s what it is. However, the first, middle and last thing I noticed was that Arubans are passionate about dogs. Everyone who worked at the Ritz-Carlton, from the managers to the restaurant hostess, the housekeepers and food and drink service team were crazy about dogs. I was shown photo after photo of their own dogs. The guests seemed to love dogs, too. The little dog trio was treated like celebrities.
Gourmet dog food at the Ritz-Carlton, Aruba
Mochi lounges on the beach in her very own cabana, where she got to eat, drink and bark at lizards. Photography courtesy Elle Drouin, @mochiandthecity.
They ate fresh prepared meals from their own doggie menus, lounged around on their own dog-sized cabanas on the beach and enjoyed doggie massages as part of the spa treatment. What dog could ask for more?
Hilary tells me that Ella’s favorite part was “hands down” the chef-prepared food. “She realllly loved the salmon dish in particular,” Hilary says. “She turned up her nose at her regular food for a few days when we got home.” Hilary and Noah’s favorite part was when they got to swim with Ella in the warm sea. “Where else can you get clear, calm and warm water to enjoy and bask in and — even better — splash with your pup? It was a one-of-a-kind experience.”
Elle and Mochi agree that the gourmet food was definitely a highlight. “The Ritz-Carlton has a special dog-friendly menu featuring a “woof woof” cocktail of light chicken consommé, chicken breast and diced vegetables (so delicious!) as well as other gourmet options like salmon tataki, flank steak and duck liver pate.” She adds, “Mochi also enjoyed watermelon ‘ice cubes’ on the beach, plenty of fresh fruit and a special salmon sushi dinner our last night at the hotel!”
The Ritz-Carlton resort
The rooms come with private balconies to enjoy the view. Photography courtesy The Ritz-Carlton, Aruba.
There were guests I met who come back to the Ritz-Carlton, Aruba, every year. I can’t blame them. The resort has beautiful, large rooms with private ocean-view balconies. There are four different places to eat, two swimming pools and several shops, where you can buy anything from bathing suits to cute dog products. You can bring your dog with you to these areas, plus the expansive beachfront where there are water activities you have access to like stand-up paddleboarding, which not only did the dogs try but some of the local Aruba dogs as well. There we met Aruba’s own Instagram celeb and dog rescue supporter Yoga Girl Rachel Brathen (@yoga_girl) and her paddleboarding dog Ringo (@ringo_thegringo).
You can also kayak, snorkel, scuba dive and sail. The Ritz-Carlton is the last hotel at the end of the island, and you can easily take your dog out walking around on the beach away from other tourists. (Keep your dog on a leash since Aruba does have a leashed dog law.) Several areas you’ll want to check out, but get a dogsitter since these are human only, are the resort’s casino (slot machines, table games, bingo), the Fitness Center gym (two thumbs up from me!) and the luxury spa (facial and massage, anyone?). However, your dog can get a doggie massage if he so desires.
Like many luxury hotels, there is a $250 non-refundable pet fee. Although there isn’t a specific dog potty area on the resort grounds, there are plenty of spots your dog can use — just make sure to pick up after. The sun and ocean breeze are wonderful, but you’ll need to keep your dog hydrated, in the shade when possible (like the cabanas!), use dog sunscreen and perhaps protective doggie sunglasses, as the sand does blow around with the winds. (Follow on Facebook @RitzCarltonAruba.)
Getting to Aruba with your dog
Getting to Aruba with your dog is simple. Photography courtesy The Ritz-Carlton, Aruba.
There are always things you must do when traveling with your dog. For Aruba, your pup must weigh less than 20 pounds to stay at the Ritz-Carlton and to travel in the passenger compartment of the airplane. For American pups, you need a valid International Veterinary Health Certificate issued within 14 days prior to arrival in Aruba endorsed by the USDA, a valid rabies shot and inoculation certificate, and your dog must be microchipped. (See visitaruba.com for more information.)
My dogs were a little too big to come with me, so I asked Hilary and Elle about their experience. “It was actually so easy!” Hilary says. “We were nervous, because part of the process requires scanning and emailing the Aruba customs agency, but they responded within the same day to give their approvals. I simply printed the attachment they sent, brought the papers from the USDA via my vet’s office and showed them when we landed.”
Elle’s experience was also easy. “Since Mochi was already microchipped and up-to-date on her rabies vaccinations,” she explains, “after getting the signed health certificate from her vet, we just had to overnight it to the USDA office in Albany, New York, with a $38 endorsement fee along with an overnight return envelope. Once we got that back, we emailed all of the signed paperwork to the Veterinary Service of Aruba for approval.”
What to do around Aruba
Sigrid and Sprout try their hand/paw at paddleboarding, one of the many outdoor activities available. Photography by Melissa L. Kauffman.
Aruba is known for its white-sand beaches, consistent warm, sunny days (around 80 degrees), warm ocean waters and cool ocean breezes, which is why this 19.6-mile long and 6-mile across island off of Venezuela is so popular. It’s part of the Netherlands, and you can find the Dutch influence everywhere. In fact, many of the Arubans I spoke to at the Ritz-Carlton attended college in the Netherlands before coming back to the island. There are two official languages, both Dutch and Papiamento (Bon Bini means welcome in Papiamento).
If you can tear yourself away from the Ritz-Carlton, there are many places to explore. If you love shopping, you’ll find many stores downtown in the capital city of Oranjestad. There are also several museums, the Arikok National Park and the Bubali Bird Sanctuary. We took a short ride out to the beautifully restored old stone California Lighthouse, which gives you an amazing view of the island. There are as many land activities (ATVs, horseback riding, etc.) as water activities, so you’ll never be bored.
Aruba’s rescue efforts — and its very own name for mixed-breed dogs
I was lucky enough to stay at The Ritz-Carlton, Aruba, along with Instagram faves (left to right) Hilary Sloan & Ella Bean, Elle Drouin & Mochi plus Sigrid Neilson & Sprout. Photography by Melissa L. Kauffman.
Dogs are well-loved on the island, but, just like in the United States, there is a homeless pet population. I got to meet some dedicated dog welfare devotees at the resort. Aruba Ritz-Carlton’s own hotel manager, Louella Brezovar, introduced us to members of Sgt Pepper’s Friends (sgtpeppersfriends.com), a nonprofit that she and others at the Ritz-Carlton volunteer for. Louella had personally flown adopted pets to the United States, delivering them to Americans who had adopted the Aruban dogs.
Aruba dogs are all mixed breeds called Aruba Cunucu dogs and weigh between 35 to 55 pounds. You can follow these rescue dogs along with the group on its website or social media pages @sgtpeppersfriends.
Tips on traveling with your dog
just living my best bean life ???? #tbt to aruba ???? @ritzcarlton ???? up!
A post shared by ella & coconut bean (@ellabeanthedog) on Nov 30, 2017 at 5:43am PST
When you are an Instagram celebrity, you’re in much demand and get to travel all over. Hilary and Elle gave us some of their hard-learned tips for flying with dogs.
“Listen to your dog,” Hilary says. “Ella Bean is an extremely confident flyer and naps the entire time. She prefers to stay in her bag and feels most secure there but enjoys checking in, and we always give her special treats during the trip. Our other pup, Louis does NOT enjoy flying and feels it’s scary and stressful. We don’t travel with him because we respect his boundaries.”
Elle’s advice: “Make sure your dog is comfortable. If they’re not used to traveling in a carrier, give them a chance to spend time in it while you’re at home. Mochi loves being in her carrier, so she usually naps the entire flight!”
Thumbnail: Ella Bean keeps cool in the sun on Aruba’s famed white sands. Courtesy Hilary Sloan @ellabeanthedog.
Tell us: Are you planning any vacations with your dog? Have you ever thought about traveling to Aruba?
Editor’s note: This article first appeared in Dogster magazine. Have you seen the new Dogster print magazine in stores? Or in the waiting room of your vet’s office? Subscribe now to get Dogster magazine delivered straight to you!
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