#region 5

[sweetkoalastarfish]

The Bicol Region, designated as Region V, is an administrative region in the southeastern part of Luzon, Philippines. It comprises six provinces: Albay, Camarines Norte, Camarines Sur, Sorsogon, Catanduanes, and Masbate. The region is renowned for its rich cultural heritage, natural wonders, and distinctive cuisine.

Geography and Natural Attractions

Bicol is characterized by its diverse landscapes, including pristine beaches, lush mountains, and active volcanoes. The most iconic of these is Mayon Volcano in Albay, famed for its near-perfect cone shape. Adventure seekers can explore the Caramoan Islands in Camarines Sur, known for their limestone cliffs and secluded beaches, or dive in the waters around Ticao Island in Masbate, which are rich in marine biodiversity.

Cultural Heritage and Festivals

The region's cultural heritage is deeply rooted in indigenous practices, folklore, and traditions passed down through generations. Bicolanos are known for their vibrant festivals, such as the Peñafrancia Festival in Naga City, which honors the region's patroness, Our Lady of Peñafrancia, and the Ibalong Festival in Legazpi City, which celebrates ancient Bicolano epic tales.

Cuisine

Bicolano cuisine is distinguished by its bold and spicy flavors, often incorporating coconut milk and chili peppers. Signature dishes include Bicol Express, a spicy pork stew cooked in coconut milk, and Laing, which consists of dried taro leaves simmered in coconut milk and spices. These dishes reflect the region's agricultural abundance and the locals' penchant for flavorful food.

Economic Activities

The region's economy is primarily based on agriculture, with coconut, abaca, and rice as major crops. Handcrafting is also a thriving tradition in Bicol, with pottery, crocheting, and weaving as prominent art forms. These crafts not only preserve cultural heritage but also contribute to the local economy.

Tourism and Development

Bicol serves as the gateway of Luzon to the Visayas and Mindanao and is within international seas, making it a strategic location for trade and tourism. The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has been actively promoting the region's potential, focusing on sustainable development to enhance its appeal to both local and international tourists.

In summary, the Bicol Region offers a unique blend of natural beauty, rich culture, and culinary delights, making it a distinctive and vibrant part of the Philippines.

[ceruleanseacreations]

Joltik ✨💛🎧

[monolithtk]

[BW2] Rosa… 💖

[potat0bag]

I use my artistic talents for good things

[littlemisswrath9]

If loving Faith is wrong then I don't wanna be right...

[lurakha]

WALKING THE PATH THROUGH HENBANE RIVER

XIII. The Garden

After seven years, the Gates are opened to a changed world and the Father's Chosen inherit our New Garden.

(x)

[front-facing-pokemon]

[pokemonlolitaproject]

I realize why I thought I had done this one, it was in my backlog and unposted (and for some reason not in my Halloween folder...) Anyway, our next spooky season coord as requested by smolsnoozes is based on Pokemon #570 Zorua

[wyvernity]

wip posting just to get something out there, and it's def a mixed bag!! the only thing more inconsistent than my posting schedule is my art style RIP

[haruzer0]

Electric queen Elesa ⚡️ Love her!!

[vynnyal]

Turns out Sunlit Trail isn't quite done just yet, so after all that they just send you to a dead end 😂

[icestardragonhc]

After AU Ghetsis got his new reference a while ago, AU Kyurem finally gets a new one too! Huge lore dump inclusive :) Zoom in for readability, the file is like 5000x6000 lol

This is part 1 of the reference. Part 2 will come eventually.

This Kyurem is something between an OC and the canon thing. Either way I have been super hyperfixated on this Pokemon specifically for years.

🢃 Expand the post to see some of the art without text 🢃

[m0ose-idiot]

Robin has figured it all out!

[rattlebear25]

I finally decided to redraw N's Reshiram card. The fifth gen is my favorite and N is one of the best characters in Pokémon also because of his ambiguous alignment (he is not intentionally evil but with his good intentions he unintentionally does evil so this concept is very fascinating). I honestly never appreciated the version of the plot of Black/Black 2. The protagonist who shows the truth (because he is the hero and therefore brings justice and truth, what a drag...) to N who wanted to change the world with ideals is very banal and obvious. On the other hand, I find the plot of White/White 2 very cool: N believes that what he does is the only real solution to save his friends but we show him that our ideal of keeping Pokémon and humans united is stronger than his truth, which i have always found deeper and less obvious. Furthermore, aesthetically Reshiram is very suitable for N not only on a conceptual level (and i am Team Zekrom so this also influences my vision of the story). About the Tao trio, I never understood why people think Reshiram is female while Zekrom is male. Sugimori just said that Reshiram looks more feminine than Zekrom but that doesn't mean it's a girl. Considering Taoism, Reshiram is Yang (the male) Zekrom is Yin (the female) and Kyurem is wuji (the absence of Yin and Yang) so it's not binary or asexual. Sorry if I ramble on about these three but I love the Trio Tao I think it's my favorite Pokémon Trio mainly for the concept.

I would like to draw Hilda and her Zekrom too (maybe also Ghetsis and his Kyurem)

[nebuladreamz]

Today you get painting of a genshin oc of mine

Tomorrow? Fuck if I know

[melonthesprigatito]

Maybe it's because I'm a little petty but after spending most of my years as a Pokémon fan getting harassed by the Gen 5 stans for liking Gens 6, 7 and 8, it's crazy satisfying that Gamefreak basically skipped over Gen 5 and decided to make a Gen 6 Pokémon Legends game instead.

Probably gonna have to wait a few more years until we get Gen 5 remakes but right now Kalos gets the spotlight and I'm super excited about it.