TIPS joins Ati-atihan celebration

Ati-atihan Festival is an annual celebration in Kalibo in the province of Aklan. It is called the mother of all festivals in the Philippines since it started a long time ago. It is now 799 years. This festivity is in honor of the Sto. Nino.

The celebration fascinated some members of The Ilocandia Photographic Society so they went to shoot the dancing groups and individuals in the Ati-atihan. TIPS members who went to Kalibo were Dr. Joy Lazaro, Lorna Tolentino-Macatulad, Bryan Rapadas, Dr. Edwin Antonio and Ronald Macatulad. They all enjoyed the revelry. They even met the members of the Aklan Photographic Society.

TIPS holds Baro a Rubuatan Exhibit

The Ilocandia Photographic Society (TIPS) held its photography exhibit entitled Baro a Rubuatan at the Museo Iloco in Laoag City. This was held in time for the opening of the Museo’s art gallery designed by Architect Rex Hofilena. The photo exhibit ran from December 29, 2010 up to January 19, 2011.

Governor Imee Marcos invited the group to showcase their best photographs of the beautiful sights and scenes from the province of Ilocos Norte. It included the culture and tradition of the Ilocanos. Featured members were Alaric Yanos, Dr. Jose Orosa III, Mark Louie Chan, Joseph Reginaldo, Dr. Robert Luzod, Lorna Tolentino-Macatulad, Dr. Edwin Antonio, Ronald Macatulad, Andie Joseph Lamug and Bryan Rapadas.

This was the very first time that the group exhibited with canvass prints. Guests at the opening of the exhibit were impressed with the featured photographs and all of the 17 featured photos were sold out. This exhibit was held back to back with a painting show of Dr. Jovencio Cuanang from his art collections from various artists.