Blog Posts on culture and traditions
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Celebrating the Children’s Day In Japan by Azumi ★ My Lil Princess on May 8, 2011In Japan, May 5 is holiday dedicated entirely for Children, as they are our most precious treasure and a great source of happiness and pride. Families take the time to celebrate the joys of childhood and family life. It’s also a day to give imp...
Arrived by Azumi ★ My Lil Princess on Apr 12, 2011It’s the time of the year again when roads are filled with blossoming Sakura or Cherry Blossoms. This week is at their peak, Cherry Blossoms are in full bloom and unfortunately, they will only last for a week or 10 days. BUT nevertheless, the b...
Arrived by Azumi ★ My Lil Princess on Apr 12, 2011It’s the time of the year again when roads are filled with blossoming Sakura or Cherry Blossoms. This week is at their peak, Cherry Blossoms are in full bloom and unfortunately, they will only last for a week or 10 days. BUT nevertheless, the b...
Happy Girl’s Day by Azumi ★ My Lil Princess on Mar 5, 2011March 3, 2010 — the time of the year when families celebrate their daughters’ day. Also known as Hina Matsuri or Doll Festival. A Japanese holiday when we wish for the healthy growth and happiness of our daughters. It is actually our 3r...
University of San Carlos by BZFootprintz on Oct 18, 2010University of San Carlos-Main Campus (photo courtesy of wikipedia) Noted to be the oldest school in the Philippines, University of San Carlos was once known as Colegio de San Ildefonso founded on August 1, 1595. The school is run by the society of t...
Filipinos and the Videoke Machine by BZFootprintz on Jun 14, 2010Video Karaoke Bars are sprouting like mushrooms here in the Philippines to the point that other countries, whenever one will know if you are a Filipino they would then say “Oh! So you love Karaoke”. So it seems, Filipinos are just fun lo...
Shall we play Pinoy games? by BZFootprintz on Jun 2, 2010Nowadays, you seldom see Filipino children playing native games or traditional games. They are now usually confined in their homes in front of the television set or the computer, or doing other stuff like listening to their Mp3 players, playing with...
Holy Week Crucifixions in Santa Lucia and San Pedro Cutud in San Fernando Pampanga by Travelog Philippines on Apr 12, 2009Catholics around the Philippines reenact the crucifixion of Jesus Christ during Holy Week, but San Fernando, Pampanga takes it to extreme. Good Friday in Santa Lucia and San Pedro Cutud draws thousands of people every year mainly for one reason: men...
