26 February, 2020

Harana

Harana postcard
Harana


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Harana postcard


Publisher: Kruger
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The Harana is serenade tradition in rural areas of the Philippines in which young men may formally meet single lady visitors. The main instrument used for Harana is the guitar, played by the courter, although other string instruments such as the Ukulele and less frequently, the violin and trumpets are also used.

Traditionally, the suitor will visit the house of the girl he is trying to woo, and sing by her window until she comes out to either accept or deny him. The suitor may or may not be accompanied, but usually his companions will be playing a guitar or back up vocals as he sings. Ideally, the dalaga or young lass will come to the window and invite her suitor to come inside.

25 February, 2020

Mines View Park

Mines View Park postcard

Observation deck
Mines View Park


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Mines View Park postcard


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Named for its breathtaking view of the Amburayan Valley, mountain ranges and Baguio's "mineral bowl where gold, silver and other ores" formerly operated there by the Benguet Corporation.
Location: Baguio City, Philippines

24 February, 2020

Dr. Jose P. Rizal

Dr. Jose P. Rizal postcard

Dr. Jose P. Rizal


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He is tagged as the national hero (pambansang bayani).
Name: José Protasio Rizal Mercado y Alonso Realonda
Born: June 19, 1861, in Calamba, Laguna
Died: December 30, 1896 (aged 35) in Bagumbayan, Manila
Cause of death: Execution by firing squad
Resting place: Base of the Jose Rizal National Monument (Luneta Park)

23 February, 2020

Our Lady of Lourdes Grotto

Our Lady of Lourdes Grotto postcard

Our Lady of Lourdes Grotto, Baguio City


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Our Lady of Lourdes Grotto postcard


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Serial Number: 40.391


GROTTO & IMAGE DETAILS:
Access to the top of the grotto could be made by climbing its 252-step staircase. Above the statue are inscribed the Latin words Tota Pulchra Es Maria (“You are beautiful Mary”).
Image Sculptor: Isabelo Tampingco
Image Material: Polychromed molave
Construction: 1913 (Fr. José Algue, S.J., the director of the Manila Observatory)
Location: Dominican Hill Road, Baguio City, Philippines

22 February, 2020

Corregidor Island

Corregidor Island postcard

Bottomside, Corregidor Island


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Corregidor Island postcard


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Serial Number: 40.129




ISLAND DETAILS:
"The tadpole-shaped island located at the entrance of Manila Bay. Bottomside is the lower part of Corregidor Island and is the neck that connects the tail and head of the island. On the north was the Army Dock, with its three large piers."
Size: 6.5 km (4.0 mi) long and about 2.0 km (1.2 mi) wide
Location: Cavite City, Philippines