Lotus_in_Sampalok_LakeA great man once said, "Be a lotus." Which means, no matter how ugly, how evil, and how sinful everyone around you might become, do not allow yourself to be stained.  A lotus remains beautiful even as it lingers in the filthy waters of the pond.  Don't be contaminated, do not be influenced by worthless means, remain radiant among the shadows of darkness.  Be a lotus.  It has to start with one, to fill the pond with more.
San Pablo Street Scene During Fiesta Week PDF Print E-mail
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Thursday, 18 September 2008 15:33

The fiesta is celebrated in a week-long event with street dancing and general merry-making thru the wee hours of the night.  This video was taken in January of 2007.  The main street - Rizal Avenue, was hardly passable except for a few motorbikes, and even then their riders had to duck-walk their bikes on many portions of the street as the crowds were particularly plentiful that night.


There were at least 3 bands in three separate street corners.  Two were on a make-shift stage made of wood and bamboo.  The other one played their gig on the bed of a 10-wheeler truck.

There was a GSM booth - for Ginebra San Miguel based drinks. You can see that in the video where the drinks are inclear plastic cups but they have different colored contents.  I can't recall the flavors they offered but I do remember trying them all!  Hoowheee!

 

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