91st Founding Anniversary of Baras
Posted on 29 January '12 under Culture and Tradition | No CommentsHappy Fiesta to all Barasenians, or to some Catholics, the fourth Sunday of Ordinary Times.
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2011′s Swimming Competition
Posted on 24 January '12 under Culture and Tradition | No CommentsThe following photos were taken last year during the swimming competition organized by the Baras Sports Council.
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“Banggandang Baras” Schedule of Activities
Posted on 19 January '12 under Culture and Tradition | 3 CommentsBarasenians want to exaggerate. Bang-laki. Bang-galing. So the Tourism Council took that cue to create a slogan to highlight what’s beautiful in Baras. Activities are lined up to celebrate the town fiesta that will culminate on January 29.
Pagoda 2011
Posted on 15 August '11 under Culture and Tradition | No CommentsThis is long overdue but worth posting anyway.
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Rivermaya, Hot Babe liven up Agape night
Posted on 02 May '11 under Culture and Tradition | 3 CommentsArtists who appeared in last night’s Agape added heat this summer through games, jokes, and musical performances.
Pagoda and Tromba 2010
Posted on 01 May '11 under Culture and Tradition | No CommentsIt was last year when after the tromba, the people went to church only to find out the the doors of the church were closed and thus cannot place the images inside.
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Pagoda and Tromba 2009
Posted on 30 April '11 under Culture and Tradition | 1 CommentYear by year the organizers (if ever there are) do not come up with anything new every Labor Day, May 1. It has always been pagoda sa ilog in the morning, tromba in the afternoon and agape in the evening. Why can’t they make it meaningful for the workers? Why can’t there be a job fair a day before or after May 1? Mobile passport processing, NBI clearance processing, business registration, medical and dental mission – all of these can be done if only the local government has the diligence to do what they are supposed to do.
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Pagoda and Tromba 2008
Posted on 29 April '11 under Culture and Tradition | 1 CommentAndrea Ynares, wife of Governor Casimiro Ynares III joined the pagoda sa ilog in 2008. You can also some people who serve in the church joining the tromba. Notice as well that the Pililla ladies (that’s how I call them) have colorful clothes and look to be a staple scene in this May 1 celebration.
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Pagoda and Tromba 2007
Posted on 28 April '11 under Culture and Tradition | No CommentsYear 2007 is an election year, so I wasn’t surprised when I saw political related materials during the pagoda and tromba. Shirts, caps, and other giveaways were pouring that day. Politicians would always use every opportunity to woe votes. But that’s fine. People are happy when they get free items. Politicians are happy when they campaign. Perfect match.
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Pagoda and Tromba 2006
Posted on 27 April '11 under Culture and Tradition | No CommentsFor those who disagree in having a fluvial parade (which is very common in towns near bodies of water) and tromba, you might want to see the following pictures. People seems to enjoy themselves in joining the traditions, however disassociated they may be with the teachings of the Catholic church, or even the Bible. The heck, even praying the rosary and novenas are not in the Bible…
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