Every year, my university, the University of the Philippines, holds the Lantern Parade. To many students, it’s just an event celebrated every December. To the students of Fine Arts, it’s our chance to show off our creativity and imagination.
Along time ago, it used to be a competition between colleges. But since the College of Fine Arts kept bagging the 1st Place, we have since been disqualified. Many people think that we do it for the sake of the parade but in fact we do it for the sake of our grades as our lanterns/costumes and floats are all graded.
This year, I decided not to be part of the parade but to be a mere spectator. It’s just amazing to be a participant but since I’ve never been part of the crowd, I decided to give it a shot.
Indeed, I enjoyed the parade. I think next year I’ll be a spectator again… or maybe not.
My college decides to hold a concert. I find out last minute that my org is covering the event.
This is Halo-Halo.
Halo-Halo comes from a popular Filipino dessert that is a mixture of shaved ice and milk to which are added various beans, fruits, jams, jellies and served cold in a tall glass or bowl. The concert is basically a mix of a lot of different bands. The concert is held in our newly renovated parking lot and waiting shed.
To the right of the stage, there is a freedom wall. Anyone can write on it but since we’re Fine Art students, all you see are drawings.
The next pictures are just the event. Enjoy.
