Random Pics =))

Thanks Kath. Here are some pics that can show you the culture of Zamboangueños.

This was taken at a fiesta. It is usually celebrated at home where foods are prepared and almost anyone can be a guest. It is an honor to be invited and it is the time where long lost friends can reminisce together. It is a feast to honor the...well I'm not really sure but every 'barangay' has a fixed date where this stuff can happen. Before the day of the actual feast, the "fonda" or the week-long festivities and activities are held for the benefit of the community.

Every house or almost every house or houses in the far flung places has a 'duyan' or a hammock tied between two trees. It is a common thing. It is most fun to have a hammock in the beach.

A typical family gathering is when something is cooked and every member of the family shares in the work and this is also shared with the neighbors. The food cooked here is called 'dinuguan'.

Schools also have several programs to celebrate the theme of the month. In the pic, it is a fundraiser ceremony for the benefit of the school in the form of having candidates per class where they collect money where half goes to the school. The winners who collected the most money are crowned king and queen or in this case, Mr. And Ms. Nutrition where July is the Nutrition Month.

There was a time in Zamboanga where rebels attacked the place. The MNLF caused great stress for the people. They took hostages and it was a time where people evacuated to safe places.

 

This is an almost tent city given to the survivors of the war. They lost their homes because of the fire from the war.

This school became an evacuation center after the heavy rains that caused the flood.

The most famous sightseeing place is the Fort Pilar. This was taken after the war.

This tank became a tourist attraction.

This is the city hall during Christmas time. 

The view in the religious place, Fort Pilar.

A simple get together...

CSM students in the signage.

This is at the WMSU covered court.

Title explains it. Not really a place visited by people but the person running this nursery can be so helpful.

The swamp at the famous retreat place for students at Mercedes.