The postcard shows the colorful vintas on the Zamboanga waters in Mindanao. The vinta (locally known as lepa-lepa or sakayan) is a traditional boat made by Badjaos and Moros lining in the Sulu Archipelago. It has a cloth sail with assorted vertical colors. These boats are used for inter-island transport of people and goods.
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Vinta Wikipedia Entry
29 March, 2009
28 March, 2009
M1038: Tagaytay Coconut Palms Postcard
The postcard shows coconut palms at the 13-hectare Picnic Grove in Tagaytay. The Picnic Grove provides the finest view of the volcano far below and the coastal towns of Batangas. You can go horseback riding, go shopping for fruits and souvenirs, go skating, run around on the rolling terrain, try the grove's cable car, and look at the Taal Volcano from the view deck while enjoying the cool breeze. It features picnic areas and huts line along the gentle slopes of the Tagaytay Ridge.
27 March, 2009
M1037: Bauang Beach Resort Postcard
The postcard shows a beach resort in Bauang, La Union. Unfortunately the postcard also does not mention the name of the resort.
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M1036: Bauang Beach Resort Postcard
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M1036: Bauang Beach Resort Postcard
26 March, 2009
M1036: Bauang Beach Resort Postcard
The postcard shows the swimming pool of one of the beach resorts in Bauang, La Union. Unfortunately the postcard does not mention the name of the resort.
25 March, 2009
M1022: Traveling Handicraft Store Postcard
The postcard shows a traveling handicraft store. The back of the postcard reads that such stores travel some 150 km to sell their wares, mostly handicrafts like baskets, winnowing baskets, baby hammock, etc.
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M28: Traveling Vendor Postcard
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M28: Traveling Vendor Postcard
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