Friday, October 9, 2009

Skywatch: Pinoy Kitefest



Ladies and gentlemen, showcasing the ingenuity of the Pinoy! Using only inexpensive materials, the participants, called kite marshalls, built gigantic birds, insects, superheroes, flags, churches, even tricyles and a pair of bakya (local clogs). They all flew!


Kite festivals were held from 1990-2005 by the Magna Kultura Foundation all over the country. It is a Non-government organization whose goal is to uplift the morale of the grassroots by building their capacities through education and arts and crafts.

Kite-flying is a most enjoyable outdoor sport, especially since it's all-summer weather in the Philippines. Indeed, when we fly our kites, it's our dreams that soar.

Hope you enjoyed these!

(pictures courtesy of magnakultura.multiply.com)


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28 comments:

  1. Megan, Life RevampedOctober 10, 2009 at 1:27 AM

    do we have one this year!

    ganda ah! i hope i can witness this festival...

    come see my skywatch if you have the time!

    have a great weekend!

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  2. colleenOctober 10, 2009 at 4:05 AM

    Thanks for stopping by. Your skywatch pics are both beautiful and full of color. Love it.

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  3. Don WoodOctober 10, 2009 at 5:31 AM

    thanks for yoir comments........ Nice piccies I love kites and they look good .XXX Don

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  4. chrome3dOctober 10, 2009 at 5:45 AM

    Flying dreams indeed. The details and craftmanship in those kites was outstanding.

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  5. ChinOctober 10, 2009 at 6:08 AM

    Colorful kites in clear blue sky ,I love it.

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  6. eileeninmdOctober 10, 2009 at 6:35 AM

    Wow, the kites are beautiful. I love the designs. Thanks for sharing your fun skies.

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  7. UnknownOctober 10, 2009 at 6:41 AM

    My goodness, what kites! they are beautiful!

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  8. pennyOctober 10, 2009 at 7:06 AM

    The kites are have so many spectacular colors. They look beautiful against the blue sky.

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  9. Regina October 10, 2009 at 7:40 AM

    Beautiful captures!

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  10. Maia TOctober 10, 2009 at 9:09 AM

    Nice colorful kites and great sky shots .
    Thanks for stopping by.

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  11. The Write GirlOctober 10, 2009 at 10:42 AM

    I really like your sky watch photos. I especially love the bird and insect kites. They are so lovely and detailed. Thanks for sharing your amazing culture. I enjoyed the visit.

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  12. betchaiOctober 10, 2009 at 1:35 PM

    Oh Che, I love the theme of your blog, well chosen, and thank you, for showcasing our culture!

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  13. AprilOctober 10, 2009 at 1:45 PM

    Wonderful kites - colourful and creative! Beautiful to see and so much fun!

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  14. AmandaOctober 10, 2009 at 6:56 PM

    Oh Wow!! love the kites =) Looks like it was a beautiful day!! Happy SkyWatch =)

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  15. OdessaOctober 10, 2009 at 9:32 PM

    My oh My! Beautiful Kites! Thanks for sharing, Che! =)

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  16. CherieOctober 11, 2009 at 12:43 AM

    i don't know, fickleinpink, but would be good if we did!~~~i've seen lovely post. enjoy your weekend likewise!

    thank you, colleen!~~~enjoyed your blogsite, too!

    thank you, Don! will feature more when i get the chance!

    i thought so, too, chrome3d! thanks for the drop by!

    thank you, chin!

    you're most welcome, eileeninmd!

    i'm glad you liked them, sir whitemist! i couldn't upload the others, but i guess these did the job!

    thank you, ms. pam!

    thank you, regina!

    my pleasure, maiaT!

    i'm glad you enjoyed your vist, write girl! do come back for more!

    haha - glad you like it, bethsky! just wish i had enough time to post!

    i love kites, too, april! thanks!

    thanks, amanda! we have awesome weather in the country, always fun to fly kites!

    my pleasure, jie!

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  17. •°°• IcyBC •°°•October 11, 2009 at 3:44 AM

    Beautiful photo Cherie! It'd be so much fun to see..

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  18. KcalpeshOctober 11, 2009 at 4:21 AM

    Colorful, they look beautiful against the backdrop of the blue sky! Nice!

    - Pixellicious Photos

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  19. JackieOctober 11, 2009 at 7:18 PM

    Wow, I keep looking at the bee and I can't believe it is actually a kite! The pics are just outstanding!

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  20. CherieOctober 11, 2009 at 10:03 PM

    thank you, dear Icy!

    i'm glad you liked them, kcalpesh!

    i'll try to upload the others when i get home, jackie! i couldn't at the time that i posted, but i am glad you liked these!

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  21. Victoria TsavdaridouOctober 12, 2009 at 5:33 AM

    Both of them are great, but the bee is.... unbelievably alive!!!! Thank you for sharing

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  22. CherieOctober 12, 2009 at 1:56 PM

    i love them, too, vivky! thank you!

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  23. GeorgeOctober 12, 2009 at 8:40 PM

    The kites are both beautiful and ingenious. It is truly a pleasure to see these wonderful creations in the sky.

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  24. KathyAOctober 13, 2009 at 9:08 AM

    The dancer's costumes are so intricate and beautiful!

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  25. CherieOctober 13, 2009 at 3:07 PM

    i agree with you, sir. kite-flying always brings pleasure to young and old alike!

    they are, kathyA! thank you for dropping by!

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  26. OlivierOctober 13, 2009 at 11:19 PM

    totalement magnifique....

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  27. CherieOctober 15, 2009 at 1:07 AM

    merci, monsieur olivier.

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  28. stromsjoOctober 19, 2009 at 6:53 AM

    Out of this world! Sort of Alice in Wonderland meets the Wright Brothers. Thanks for sharing.

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