Transformers the movie just opened in theaters today and we were in Waltermart Makati to catch the first play time. Really, the movies good as far as visual effects and the theater’s sound system provided for a wonderful aural treat.
Photo taken with SE 950i.
Tommy Hafalla, noted Cordillera documentary photographer based in Sagada gave a talk at the Silverlens Gallery last Saturday with the theme Photo Documentary Meets Tradition as part of the side activity for the kkk exhibit by the brothers Kidlat, Kawayan and Kabunyan de Guia. Here he talks about his experience of documenting the various northern tribal groups and some of the misconceptions that have been written about them and his primary objective of recording the rich but endangered culture and traditions of these proud people.
Come to think of it, he has been doing this for more than 25 years already and in the process, has amassed a treasure trove of information that any other ethnographer would kill to have. Being accepted into the inner circle of the elders, and welcomed as one of their own, even to the point of having been given an indigenous name and partake in the decision making in the community proves the full trust they have of this soft spoken and very friendly man.
A rather funny meme that’s just starting to take off from some Pinoy bloggers based on an old postcard. Though somewhat macabre, the grotesque is tamed by the smiling people at the background, clearly posing for the camera! Anyway, it made me curious, was it really this way or is this just a staged shoot? (I just read somewhere that this is a gag shoot) Looking at the fineprint description at the back though, the caption says: EXECUTIONER at the turn of the century PHILIPPINES. In a postcard? I’m sure recipients find it inviting to come and watch!
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Back at the church, the image is placed at the center where a Good Friday mass is ongoing. By 1800H, the famous Paete procession consisting of more than 50 carrozas will wind its way around the town as it has always been done for centuries.
This is the end of Series 47: Semana Santa 07.
A slow and swaying rythm, the male devotees solemnly bring the image back to the church for the procession.
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