I just wanted to link you all to my latest project blog.
“Balikbayan” is a Filipino word referring to an individual who lives outside the Philippines returning for a visit. It is a composite word comprising of the word ‘balik’ meaning ‘to return’ and ‘bayan’ meaning ‘country,’ ‘community,’ ‘village,’ or ‘my house.’ (more…)
06/08/2008
Poverty, Devotion, Death, and Big Block Parties.
Posted by alexfelipe under Balikbayan Stories, Commentary, The Philippines | Tags: alex felipe, black nazarene, catholocism, fiesta, filipino, homosexuality, jesus, kareoke, manila, parades, philippines, poverty, quiapo, religion |[6] Comments
The Philippines is a poor country. It is also a country with public, large scale acts of religious devotion, and massive street parties (called ‘Fiestas’) that put families into debt. There is an argument that can be made to link one to the others, but whatever the case the people do alot of praying and drinking. (more…)