Yes it's my second time to attend an eyeball(EB) meeting of a certain group. Both EBs are EBs of
Litratong Pinoy. Its their 3rd EB: the first one, im not yet part of the group;
the second EB, im still not part of the group but my sister is and she needs a butler =)) so i joined, it was intramuros; and now the 3rd time it's in CCP complex for the Aliwan Festival last 25 April 2009
I was reluctant to attend since nobody will attend the house that time. but i still got up to be there after my house chores. when me & sib ShutterHappyJen got some water & batteries on a convenience store, rain poured so hard that made us hesitant to go. after the rains, we decided to go on anyway, boarded the bus, then LRT then we met the group.
EB @ Dencio's Bar & Grill at Harbor Square, CCP complex, Manilawhen we got there, we met them and exchanged introductions and stories.
Ms. Missy &
Ms. JennyL ordered for the group's choice for lunch.
we had these for lunch.
Crispy Kangkong
Calamares
Sinigang na Hipon
and Crispy Sisig.
im having a diet that's why im having this servings =))
Before the eating, Class picture first.
counter clockwise starting from left background
Ms. JennyL of
a spice of lifeMs. Missy of
impromptuMs. Marian of
upto6onlyMe, Jay of
more than i can chewMs. Jen of
Shutter Happy MomentMr. Lino of
Lino PhotographyMr. Ronnie of
i set no cornerMs. Buge arrived after lunch, thus she is not part of the picture. but she has photos from others attendees, pls do check it out there.
After LunchWe headed for the entrance area of Dencio's for another Class picture. as usual, jump shots at the bay area side.
Photos of these are posted in Litratong Pinoy web site.
We headed to Aliw Theater to see the Aliwan Festival. the Floats are parked on the Parking area of Star City. we captured every floats and its delegates. since we are all busy taking shots, the group scattered out to capture the best angles we can find. after the floats and its people, we headed to the PICC parking area where street dance competitors practice their moves.
every contingent are then preparing for the float parade thus we positioned next to Star City entrance gate to capture the parade. The security is so tight on our place thus we moved to the Star City Parking entrance to capture the floats and its delegates as they prepare their places in the parade. The parade has (almost) 24 contestants for the different competitions: Festival Float; Festival Dance; and Festival Queen.
The Winners areFloat Competition:1st place - "abel: woven & worn" of Laoag City, Ilocos Norte
2nd place - "lemba" of Cotabato City, Maguindanao
3rd place - "dinagyang" of Iloilo City, Iloilo
Street Dance Competition:1st Place - "Boyogan Festival" of Abuyog, Leyte
2nd Place - "Kasadyahan of Dinagyang Festival" of Banate, Iloilo
3rd Place - "Dinagyang Festival" of Iloilo City, Iloilo
Festival Queen:1st Place - Sian Elizabeth Maynard of Sinulog Festival of Cebu City
2nd Place - Romarie Ivy Cunanan of Kalilangan Festival of General Santos City
3rd Place - Aliah Heitz of Kadayawan sa Davao Festival of Davao City
4th Place - Parul Framil Shah of Panagbenga Festival of Baguio City
5th Place - Kate Lao of Pamulinawen festival of Laoag City
Parting wordssad to say, i don't have pictures of the Festival Queen winners since it rained so hard they have to keep their muse dry.
the complete list of winners of the festival are posted on
Aliwan Festival Official Website.
other photos captured my me are posted on
my multiply account and of other website of my fellow EB attendees.
i hope that we could have an EB again. Its so nice and a pleasure on my part to meet you and have a photoOps with you. until then.
All photos herein are captured using Canon Powershot A580 in CCP Complex, Manila last 25th of April 2009
