TIPS holds Saringit Photo Exhibit

The Ilocandia Photographic Society recently held a photography exhibit entitled Saringit at the Laoag City Hall Auditorium. This was a photo exhibit showcasing the Ilocano traditions and practices that was held on November 24-28, 2010.

This exhibit also featured the painting and other artworks of artists from various places of the country in celebration of the 7th Sunrise Festival with the theme Ylocosining: Hidden Treasures of the North. It was spearheaded by the Maharlika Artists and Writers Federation.

The photo exhibit had a successful opening program where Vice Mayor Domingo and City Administrator Martinez ceremonially cut the ribbon and guests followed to view the artworks. There were also foreign guests from India, Australia, France and Bolivia. There was musical performances by the delegates of the Sunrise Festival. Saringit photo exhibit was attended by tipsters Dr. June Orosa, Andie Lamug and Dr. Edwin Antonio.

TIPS members serve as judges in Tumba

Tumba is a unique halloween tradition of the town of Paoay, Ilocos Norte. Each village prepares its own tumba consisting of an altar with food offerings, candles and they chant prayers for the dead. The municipality holds an annual competition which aims to select the authentic tumba which uses indigenous materials.

This year, two of the members of the The Ilocandia Photographic Society (TIPS), Dr. Edwin Antonio and Engr. Neil Ratuita were invited to become members of the board of judges with Dr. Joven Cuanang, an art patron, as the chairman. Dr. Robert Luzod, also a member of TIPS, was there to document the said event.

Labos photo exhibit: A success

Although it was just a one night engagement of nude photo exhibition entitled LABOS... of Fancies and Fantasies that coincided with the Pangilmania 2 event of Pangil Beach Resort in Currimao, Ilocos Norte, it was a successful show and display of the nude artworks of the members of The Ilocandia Photographic Society (TIPS).

The exhibit was graced by no less than the Governor of Ilocos Norte, Hon. Imee R. Marcos. Vice-Mayor Charito Go and other town officials were also present at the event.

Featured member and guest photographers were Dr. Edwin Antonio, Edward Bulosan, Marc Louie Chan, Landell Galiza, Joseph Andie Lamug, Dr. Joy Lazaro, Gem Paula Lucero, Dr. Robert Francis Luzod, Ronald Macatulad, Michael Ong, Dr. Jose Orosa III, Raffy Pasalo, Fernan Pascua, Bryan Rapadas, Joseph Reginaldo, Edwin Tangonan, Lorna Tolentino-Macatulad, Godwinn Vicente, Carlito Villamarin, and Alaric Yanos.

After the nude photo exhibition, a fashion show, fire dance, raffle draws and flair tending competition were held at the pool side of the resort.

TIPS joins Masskara Festival

Bryan Rapadas and Dr Edwin Antonio were the TIPS members who went to attend and witness the celebration of Masskara Festival in the City of Smiles Bacolod in Negros Oriental province.

Several activities were held such as the search for Masscara Queen, Electric MassKara, and the Street Dance Competition as the highlight of the celebration. Dancers wore colorful costumes and smiling masks as they gyrate with uniform dance music.

The word masscara means a multitude of smiling faces. The place is known for its booming sugar cane industry but was later struck by crisis and a tragedy met by a large number of community members who perished in a ship collision. These put the people in grief. This is the reason why they put up this festival in order for them to cheer up everyone and to move on.