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[kynaswhereabouts]

Renovations and preservations of ancestral home into a cultural hub (ft. Savage Mind Bookshop and Tugawe Cove Cafe 2.0)

As ancestral homes slowly diminish its traces in the city of Naga along with time’s passing and modernization flourishing, little did we know that one ancestral home located at Peninsula street of Naga City would become a cultural hub that will bring life again to this little old home. 

I have blogged about this house especially the two businesses settling a space here several times, but there are always something new to write about it. I am still amazed with the fact of the efforts made to preserve the house. For one thing, this house has undergone several renovations and this time, a new business opened: Tugawe Cove Cafe. 

TUGAWE COVE CAFE

Tugawe Cove Cafe was once located at the ground floor of Robinsons Place Naga before they moved here in this ancestral home. Before they moved this little space here, this was once the Peninsvla Cafe and Resto which I also blogged sometime in 2019. 

With Tugawe Cove Cafe's collaboration with Savage Minds Book Shop which is situated downstairs, it became more lively now as it also became the place where books published and authored by local writers as well as artworks by local artists can be marketed and promoted as they are displayed on every shelf and corner of the cafe. Anyway, it is nice to see the renovations made and how this house was preserved and became the newest trending hangout in the city of Naga. There is always a space for history, culture, art and literature appreciation here. 

The food is also delicious. With it’s homey and relaxing ambiance, this is also an ideal space to be inspired to work. 

SAVAGE MIND: ARTS, BOOKS, CINEMA

I noticed that a lot of things also changed since I last went here. The set up, the amount of books available, the vintage stuff displayed, then remembering the memories of friends I made here during my previous visits and the lecture series I attended here. Since its opening, Savage Minds kept on upgrading its shop to be more than just as an independent bookstore but as a cultural hub that values creative minds, welcomes intellectual conversations and serves as the home of books published by local and independent authors as well as artworks of local artists. Savage Minds created a mark in the city of Naga by proving and reminding us that we have a place where history, culture, arts, films and literature collide to raise awareness and appreciation. Gesamtkunstwerk. 

Every time I would visit bookstores especially independent ones, I would tell myself, "Sana dumating rin ang araw na makita ko rin dito yung mga isinulat kong nobela."Since college after writing three novels then publishing them online through Wattpad, I have dreamed of getting them all published in print too. It is more satisfying having a physical book and feels more real because it is a tangible proof of hard work as well as ideas weaved to inspire and tell a story. But I just realized now that getting your works published and printed is not as easy as I thought it would be when I was younger. Although, those didn't stop me from being a writer or work for it to have them published on print someday. I know it is hard to tie with publishers too. Self publishing also needs money which I still cannot afford as of the moment. Believe me, if I have sufficient funds, I was able to print something already. I was only able to invest in an editor for the meantime. I did the book cover which still needs to be modified for printing. There are a lot of things to be done and I am not there yet. It is frustrating to have slow progress. This year, I think that the only progress I had was becoming a registered author at NBDB and low key launched my ebooks on Amazon, Kindle Store and Beebly (for 2022). I will start there. Maybe if I can collect enough money, I could have a printed copy being sold here too. Until then, I will try my best to keep the dream alive. I feel pressured to achieve so much at this age as a writer because I can see the younger generation achieving in it too. Perhaps my season hasn't come yet some would say but I will never stop fighting to achieve my dream. Sana sa 2022, published author na tayo. Published author cutie.

Ps. I didn't see Innova, the cat-in-residence. I was hoping I would. Maybe on my next visit?

[simplyrhy]

Arts. Books. Cinema. 📸📚 #SavageMind #Indie #Books #Explore (at Naga, Camarines Sur) https://www.instagram.com/p/BsVHqSoHkaD7DQr1IgKmljtiQuSygvuls13Dgs0/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1pwwa7mn23wri

[iamqueenhugo]

SAVAGE MIND ~ A new book haven. An Independent Book Store with numerous Bicolano Works of Art and Authorship. GET YOU BKL/#BIKOLBAKLA copies here. #SavageMind #BicolanoWorks #ArtsBooksCinema #bikolbakla #ProudBicolano #iamQueenHugo @nakabuhingoriol @paolosumayao @bikolbakla (at Naga, Camarines Sur) https://www.instagram.com/p/BvlaiChDAfR/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=139g7ay4b4jgc

[fugly-beautiful-photography-blog]

Where in the "Bermuda-Triangle" are you schemes coming from???, Leave me alone!!!. You don't exist!!!. #ISeeFalsePeople 😲 #SavageSophia84 😵 #SavageMind 🖤

[chocolatepostwolf]

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[caananwhite]

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[rachellouiseberggren]

Why anthropology?

Why anthropology? It’s just another social science. Why pay attention?

The majority of people hear the word anthropology and know that it is somehow synonymous with culture.  

What is culture? It is a tool that shapes human behavior.  It informs and creates our norms, patterns of thought and perceptions of reality.  

“There is a tendency for us to think that what we know, what we perceive, is…

[bkmadatito]

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[23hazzel23]

No matter how small OR big I am it's all about my movement! #wya #savageminded

[boricuatuits]

🌬💭 Tengo un presentimiento contigo🤔 #presentimiento #jib #isthemist #savageminds⌛️🎶 PD: pa estos tiempos que vivimos el que no tiene equipo como se suponen su casa no puede producir para la carrera, gracias al… http://bit.ly/2QpleZ8 | March 18, 2020 at 01:00PM

[kynaswhereabouts]

Savage Mind Bookshop, an independent bookstore, cultural hub and place for intellectual discussions and lecture

Written by: Kyna de Castro

If I were to create a list for Fantastic Books and Where To Find Them, I would put Savage Mind Bookshop on the top of my list. Along the Peninsula St. near Naga City Montessori School, is a preserved ancestral home which serves as co-working space and restaurant and an independent bookshop. This isn’t the first time in the city that an ancestral home is restored or preserved for business purposes but Pnnsvla Co-Working Space/Café and Savage Mind Bookshop both made the ancestral home more alive as it occupies it while also silently advocating appreciation and conservation efforts for the ancestral homes.

The Savage Mind: Books, Art and Cinema is an independent bookstore owned by renowned and award-winning Bikolano writer and director of Hinulid and Angustia, Kristian Sendon Cordero. I have seen this place grow as it fulfill its mission and being recognized in the city. Some people outside the city or residing in nearby municipalities have been visiting because of the strong value for literature and culture that is very much alive in this small space.  This is not your typical independent bookstore because it is the home of various collection of books and works of emerging and renowned local writers.

As an independent bookstore

Since Savage Mind is the first independent bookstore in Naga, it probably added intrigue into it and that is what draws us more to it. What do we mean of independent bookstore aside from being a retail bookstore that is being individually owned? To properly distinguish it from big commercialized bookstores, we can define and quote from Writer’s Digest that, “Independent bookstores directly serve the community and the individual. Their contributions are invaluable… Independent bookstores support core values of community, creativity, convening, civility, and contact.”  This was also quoted in the article of Audrey Arnold, “The Importance of Independent Bookstores”.

Unlike in other countries, independent bookshops are considered as rare and probably new for us since we also got used to patronizing the works of international authors and best-selling books that has been read by many or those that made it into motion picture. The good thing for Savage Mind is that it highly supports the works of local writers especially those written in our native language and dialect.  

As a cultural hub

It is given that the organization of books on the shelves, the artworks, posters, photographs and other displays are considered aesthetics already or “instagrammable”, in our millennial term. Since its ambiance and visuals are considered as eye pleasing already, Savage Mind continuously grow its visitors also probably because of its broad approach for art appreciation. They also held events like free film showing, book launching, lectures etc. which proves that this small space gathers not just the academe, writers and bookworms but also local history, art and film enthusiasts. Thus, making it a cultural hub as well.  

As a place of intellectual discussions and lectures

Recently, Savage Mind launched the Rumdom Series which is a series of lectures and discussion on various topics involving local history. I was able to attend two out of three of the lectures so far. One is a lecture on the Old Streets for Naga which was discussed by Atty. Luis Ruben General and the other one is a lecture on Camineros in Camarines that was discussed by Sir Leo Paulo Imperial. I would leave work early to catch the lecture discussion. I would usually be at the back and blending in a crowd of students and teachers.

I will never look at the streets of Naga the same way again after attending this discussion of Atty. Luis Ruben General today. It was like if I will be walking around Naga, I will try to identify its old name. From recalling the old names of the streets to introducing some of our local heroes that needs recognition, there were a lot of interesting points on the old streets of Naga.

We keep on naming our streets after our heroes yet, how many of them are originally from Naga or Bicol? Why do we keep on changing the names of our streets through the years? Isn't changing the name of the street is like dishonoring or discrediting the hero it was named after? Why is Naga the only city in the Philippines that doesn't have a street named after an American? What are the present laws/local ordinance that we have that could protect heritage? Those were some.

Also, why is it that there are no monument of the Arejola brothers (Thomas and Ludivico) in Naga who were actually both Nagueños? Though, I know that Ludivico Arejola has one in Minalabac. Since Thomas did not die in the battle but of old age, is that why he didn't get much recognition? Does one have to die for the country to be recognize as a hero or for one to have a monument or a street named after? 

I really cannot forget the conclusion for that discussion because I love the conclusion, "Street names are part of history. They also reveal the character of local people as they show the kind of persons we honor and the events they remember."

Moreover, I never realized the significance of the road constructions until I heard the discussion of Sir Leo Imperial on the Camineros in Camarines. I guess, we also owe that to Cameron Forbes who’s greatest contribution in our country, the Caminero Project, has led not just for the economic progress but also built connection for better trade. And off course, the first road constructions will not be completed without the Foreman, Capataz and Camineros. Mobility is seldom tackled in historical accounts. It was nice that we get to learn about Transportation History in Bicol Region too.

Nietzsche identified three kinds of history: antiquarian, monumental and critical history. I was once again reminded of my Rizal class in college where we discussed it. Where does these fall under? One thing is for sure though, Savage Mind has already made its mark in history for being the first independent bookstore, cultural hub and a place for intellectual discussions and lectures in Naga City. What more can we ask for?

Savage Mind Bookshop is open on Monday-Thursday (3pm-9pm), Friday (2pm-10pm), Saturday (2pm-10pm) and Sunday (1pm-8pm).

[simplyrhy]

Time is gold. ⏳ #SavageMind #Indie #BlackAndWhite (at Naga, Camarines Sur) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bsr9KC_HqkAwUF1NEavi92rk3aML13Dxq3gXaU0/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1mdpx23igi7z

[chocolatepostwolf]

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[wrdonline]

Our next home game! Hall entry from 1 o’clock! 

Tickets £7 - Advance (Pay via Paypal - wwrdonline@gmail.com) Please put your name and "Ticket" as a reference.

Tickets £9 on the door. 

Game 1 : Wirral vs North Wales. 

Game 2 : Oxford vs Wolverhampton.

[simplyrhy]

.. a mind needs books as a sword needs a whetstone, if it is to keep its edge. 📚 #SavageMind #Indie #Books #Vintage (at Naga, Camarines Sur) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bsf14wPHDBcE0ExlfBFU5kNGa3MVszYQNN2EyI0/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1jxax7e4t0uo0