(above photo is not mine) Around this time in the town Kalibo, Aklan in the Philippines, they are assembling the most elaborate traditional costumes, sets and music for the Ati-Atihan Festival. This weekend we will be getting ready for Music Neighbour Vol. 2- my own personal, Toronto version of Ati-Atihan.
This time last year I had sand in between my toes on the shores of the Philippines. I visited the monks on the island of Guimaras and got lost in mango reveries, and experienced the pyrotechnic energy of the Kalibo Festival. Re-visiting my island roots last year gave me a lot of momentum and confirmation of why I do what I do. I crave it once again.......
3 comments:
you remind me of everything wonderful.
this entry makes me want to go home.
mmmmm.
rv.when was the last time you were back?
umm... i havent been back since i left. and that was over twenty years ago, i cant even believe it.
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