On the eve of the Chinese New Year, the Dragon pauses mid-dance to scratch his itchy behind against a stack of chairs in Manang Terry’s Chicken Inato.
The Chinese believe that if the Dragon pays a visit on New Year’s Eve (January 28 for this year), the host is blessed with good luck.
The Dragon often visits Chinese establishments, dancing vigorously as red-clothed men and boys beat their drums in rhythm. This is known as the Lion Dance.
Welcome the Year of the Dog!
The first solar eclipse of 2009 fell on January 26 (coincidentally, the Chinese New Year) and I was there to see it firsthand. Lucky for me I live on the edge of the Philippines, in Zamboanga City, Mindanao. At 4pm Monday, I parked on one of the benches along the coast, armed with my Canon […]
May is really the month of flowers. Our orchids have begun to flower. And the always present euphorbia, hisbiscus, and santan are looking more beautiful than ever. I just wish I had a digital camera rather than just a camera phone… My camphone’s resolution is so degradingly low. But something’s better than nothing, right? Enjoy […]
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welcome our year! 😉