Another climb to a summit with rain. It's harder but still... "The day ended with a big SMILE on my face ^_^. What a great day spent with great people. I'm thankful for meeting another great mountaineer group."
Fete de la Musique (World Music Day) 2012
June 23 to 24 , 2012 (4pm- 2am)
The most-awaited music event this year!!!
Word Music Day was first celebrated in Paris, France June 21,1982 and is now celebrated around the world. From France(1982) to China, Greece to India, Israel to Pakistan, United States (2008) to Philippines (2007). Religion nor Political stance is never an issue with music *.
From a cultural event in France held every summer solstice, the longest day of the year, to the global force it is now, the Fete has now invaded the central business district of Makati.
Let the music heal your soul ^____^ ♩♪♫♬♩♪♫♬♩♪♫♬
Main stage back view - (c)Kimbra McCaul
Besides the main stage, there will also be other venues hosting different kind of music. Well it's too bad you can't be in many places at once haha I wish I had the power of Multiple Man! So the most time we spent is in the Main Stage.
MAIN STAGE
Chinese Man (from France)
Chinese Man (from France)
Slides
Main Stage and Society Lounge(World, Reggae, Ska)
NOTE: more videos from me later :p
MAIN STAGE Hoopnation Fire dancing
Brigada
the drum beats... the dance...
Pepe Smith plays "Beep beep" at the 2012 Fete De La Musique main stage
(c)npalfaro Pinoy Rock legend Pepe Smith plays Balong Malalim at the 2012 Fete De La Musique Main Stage to the delight of everyone.
Fete de la Musique AROUND THE WORLD
FRANCE (mainstrem pop to jazz)
M.Pokora & Tal - Hey Ya ! - Fête de la musique 2012 - France
Pour clôturer la fête de la musique sur France 2, les artiste ont chanté "Des ricochets"
Fête de la Musique Tendance Live Show 22/06/12 Helmut Fritz
POPa, Proximity of the Objet Petit a, Mazurka !, live, Fête de la Musique Caen 2012
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Concert du groupe EQUINOX JAZZ pour la fête de la musique 2012
OTHER COUNTRY
2011
Some music are weird but hey weird for you might be a good music for me and vv :p. Well that's music! ♩♪♫♬♩ Missed the event this year? I almost did! Mark your calendar for next year and well you can still watch from you tube :)))
FUN METER: 8/10
Just 8 because my mountaineer friends went home earlier than I expected and I can't find Mafi O_o haha! I'm a bit tired since I have been awake since 5am O_o and yep I had a quiz in Statistics prior going to this festival. Nevertheless music=FUN ♩♪♫♬♩♪♫♬♩♪♫♬
I wish that there would have been more lights :) and the number of people is not that much considering this is a world wide event. Maybe there's should have been more advertisement...?
Intramuros Tour, Sunset , Sampaguita ice cream and special ube ensaymada
Here's a peek of what you will see in the slides later ^_^
Finally before our school starts again, I have the chance to see the sunset in Fort Santiago. ^_^
Fort Santiago Flora
Well @ Fort Santiago bamboo garden
The adventure begins... ^_^
Out first stop is to go to Ilustrado restaurant we went here just to try the sampaguita ice cream (Philippines national flower-mostly used in creating flower necklace for the Saints). We also tried the Illustrado Ube the weird thing is the price is 50 pesos if takeout, 100 peso if dinein O_o. Ohhh well other restaurant are doing this also. Ilustrado Location
Why try the sampaguita ice cream? I'm so sure you will be one of the special people on Earth that will be able to try it. ;p You should also try the ube ensaymada,
This time I was planning to take the route from General Luna to Fort Santiago (South->West->North) but to our surprise that route is close. The route that we took is from Baluarte de San Andres (South->East->North), the usual route that I take.
Passing through Puerta Real, Revellin de Real de Bagumbayan, Baluarte de San Andres, Revellin de Recoletos, Baluarte de Dila O, Mapua, Lyceum, Puerta del Parian, Revellin del Parian, Baluarte de san Gabriel, Puerta Isabel II, Aduana, and finally we reached Fort Santiago.
Intramuros Slides
Fort Santiago Slides
TIP: Try to stay beyond 6pm until the guard reminded you that Fort Santiago is open until 6pm only. Depending on the month of the year sunset can be as early as 530 or as late as 630.
TIPS:
1. Check the sunset time via timeanddate.com
2. Before you start the tour you should have printed the map and the information regarding each Baluarte's and Puerta's.
3. Wear a comfortable clothing, bring a cap, bottle of water, and snacks.
4. Start around 3pm/4pm so that you will avoid too much exposure to the Sun.
5. Beware of scammers/beggars. Only go with the legal one.
6. If you are going to rent a calesa(horse-drawn carriages) the rent is by hour. SO even youa re inside the church they will charge you. Last time we tried the calesa we were charge 3000Peso(70 dollars)
7. You can also get a tour guide Tour Guide (900 or less) for a different/lively/emotional view of Intramuros Carlos Celdran. Please ask the Fort Bonifacio Visitors Center for other options. This includes a 15minutes ride in a calesa.
8. One day is not enough for Intramuros, This is my fourth time and I still haven't seen all.
How to go to Intramuros
Get around: You have the options of touring by walking, calesa (horse-drawn carriages) or padyak (bicycle).
What you can do/see in Intramuros
1. Walls
2. Gates
3. Churches
4. Restaurants
5. Plazas, monuments, and public buildings
What you can do/see in Fort Santiago
1. History (dungeons,prisons,ruins, museums,)
2. Photography
3. Picnic area/playground
4. Watch the sunset ^_^
5. Souvenir, restaurant
The day ended as I see the sun sets in one of the most historical place in the Philippines. This is while we are eating the ube ensaymada :) sarap!
FUN METER: 4/5 the other route are inaccessible... nevertless it's a FUN DAY ^_^
Chowking, FEM I Bldg, Andres Soriano (Aduana), ☎ +632-5271339 / +632-5272903, [19]. 7 AM to 10 PM. Chinese dishes with a Filipino twist. Branch store of a major fast-food chain.edit
Greenwich, Ground Floor, FEM II Bldg, Andres Soriano (Aduana), ☎ +632-5271682 / +632-5220331, [20]. Fast-food-style pizza and pasta. Look elsewhere for authentic Italian cuisine, but it's a decent enough place if all you're after is a quick, tasty, reasonably priced meal.edit
Jollibee, Andres Soriano (Aduana) cor. Muralla, ☎ +632-5270489 / +632-5270505, [21]. M-F 6AM-8:30PM, 7AM-7PM weekends. Typical fast-food joint: burgers, fries, fried chicken and so on. Branch store of the country's largest homegrown fast-food chain.edit
Mid-range
Andria's Taste, Chamber 8, Puerta Isabel II, Muralla (in front of the Letran dormitory), ☎ +632-5366427 (andriastaste@gmail.com), [22]. Serves an assortment of popular dishes, including roast chicken and chicken sisig.edit
Bistro Marinero, General Luna (Calle Real del Palacio) cor. Santa Potenciana (near San Agustín), ☎ +632-5272261 / +632-5278461 loc. 367 or 373(casa.marinero@nykfil.com.ph, fax: +632-5272234 / +632-5272264), [23]. The menu features a mix of Western and local dishes. Special "payday" buffets, combo meals, etc.edit
Coco Bango Cafe and Restaurant, Plaza San Luis Complex, General Luna (Calle Real del Palacio) cor. Urdaneta (attached to the White Knight Hotel), ☎ +632-5266181, [24]. Offers Asian and Western fare.edit
Max's Restaurant, 283 Cabildo, ☎ +632-5270532 to 33 (fax: +632-5270533), [25]. Part of a nationwide chain of popular family restaurants, Max's specialises in fried chicken (not the cheap fast-food variety!) and other Filipino favourites.edit
Ristorante delle Mitre, CBCP Building, 470 General Luna (Calle Real del Palacio) (near San Agustín), ☎ +632-5595220. Features simple, hearty Filipino meals inspired by the favourite dishes of the country's bishops and clergy. The culinary team is supervised by a nun who formerly served as a cook to a prominent local cardinal, and the walls are decorated with portraits and mementos of senior clerics - perfectly in keeping with the sacred atmosphere of the San Agustín area.edit
Splurge
9 Spoons, 9th Floor, The Bayleaf Intramuros, Muralla cor. Victoria (inside the Bayleaf hotel building), ☎ +632-3185000, [26]. 6AM-1030PM.Contemporary interiors, access to a roof deck and splendid views. The restaurant serves both international dishes and local specialities. Buffet breakfast daily, buffet lunch on weekdays.edit
Barbara's, Plaza San Luis, General Luna (Calle Real del Palacio) (right across the street from San Agustín), ☎ +632-5273893 / +632-5274086, [27].Housed in a Spanish colonial-style building a stone's throw from San Agustín Church, this centrally located restaurant serves traditional Filipino and Hispanic fare in an old-style setting.edit
Ilustrado, 744 General Luna (Calle Real del Palacio) (within the El Amanecer compound, a few blocks down the street from San Agustín), ☎ +632-5273674 (reservations@ilustradorestaurant.com.ph), [28]. Mainly Filipino-Spanish cuisine: rellenong bangus (stuffed milkfish), paella, and other traditional dishes. Fine dining in the heart of the walled city.
Drink
If you're feeling peckish - or need something more substantial to go with your beverage - the cafés listed here also generally offer light meals and snacks, making them a good alternative to the restaurants listed in the previous section.
Cioccolata – Churros Café, Ground Floor, The Bayleaf Intramuros, Muralla cor. Victoria (look for the Bayleaf hotel building), [29]. 6AM-10PM Mon-Fri, 8AM-8PM Sat-Sun. Nothing like some good old-fashioned churros con chocolate to relive colonial days. Also offers a selection of more contemporary beverages, sandwiches and desserts.edit
Starbucks, 15-A Puerta Isabel II, Muralla cor. Magallanes (near Puerta de Isabel II), ☎ +632-5274282, [30]. No matter where you go, you can't escape Starbucks. Sits not far from the historic Puerta de Isabel II, the last gate built in Intramuros. source (http://wikitravel.org/en/Manila/Intramuros)
LEGO supports the campaign "It's more fun in the Philippines" of Department of Tourism. From June 1 to June 16 you can see the 32 x 20 ft. Philippine map built with LEGO bricksat The Block, SM North Edsa.
This includes tourist destination from Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao. From Luneta, Vigan, to Coron and El Nido Palawan, Boracay etc. (★^O^★)
Check out the slides below ^_^ Enjoy ^___^
They also have a side event where kids from 4-14 years old can build their own Lego. I repeat 4-14 years old only :p sorry for the kids at heart (＾▽＾)
A lego fan? visit and like the face book pages below
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