Intramuros a Must See

The documentary that I watched this week is called Intersexion. This documentary talks about different people who are intersexual. Intersex can be define as a abnormal condition of being intermediate between male and female. The individuals share their stories about growing up being intersex. Mostly all of their stories are the same. The individual is born and doctors do not know what they are because the individual as both male and female sexual anatomy. It depends if the individual grows up looking either like a male or female that they decide to do surgery. Many of these individuals were not aware of having this condition until later in life. A doctor called John Money had a theory that gender was the product of “nurture not nature”. In

Shopping and dining is an equally pleasant experience in the charming beach side village. The Port Aransas trolley can transport residents to a number of eclectic boutiques, one-of-a-kind shops, fine restaurants, and art galleries. At the end of the day, residents can sit back and enjoy one of the most breathtaking sunsets before relishing in the town's fantastic night life.

At 7:30 P.M. on October 17th, the Sartell Wind Ensemble performed in the Sartell High School gymnasium. The three pieces that the Sartell band played were Imaginarium, Buenaventura, and Baba Yetu. Imaginarium is a dream like program piece and it resembles a person imagining or daydreaming. Buenaventura is a world Latin piece and it begins with a slow Latin beginning and then it featured an up tempo finish. Baba Yetu was performed by the Wind Ensemble and with the Sartell choirs and other band. This piece is considered to be an African Folk song. In this review, I will evaluate and analyze the dynamics and band blending of the pieces.

This cartoon illustrates a woman losing her belief in god. This is a main idea explored throughout Persepolis, as Marjane slowly loses her faith. Near the beginning of the book Marjane was very religious and wanted to be a prophet when she grew up. However as the book progressed she stopped talking to god and no longer wanted to be a prophet. This is most likely due to the fact that Marjane has been through many hard times and feels that God is no longer helping her, that he has no power. This connects to another extraordinary book called Night, by Elie Wiesel. Similarly, Elie lost his faith as he observed terror and Marjane seemed to feel the same way. Although the topic is sad and heavy the image seems light as if the woman is lifting a weight on her shoulders. This could be said about Marjane, she felt no longer trapped by her religious beliefs.

Of the many items that help enhance the horror of the Nazi Holocaust, one of the most notable is what it had of systematic and bureaucratic. Not only killing people, which would have had already been enough, but precisely being made in a quiet and civilized way. It is not strange the image of the Nazi leader quoting his favorite poet while sending to death hundreds of people, belying the myth that culture and education make people better. The Holocaust was primarily an act performed with such rationality that could only become insane. It almost seems that it could have been avoided by appealing to the same reason as well served to run it.

The animated cosmopolitan city of Santo Domingo exists as the oldest continuously inhabited city of the New World, established as a colony in 1946. Although the luxuries of all-inclusive resorts are sometimes overly enticing, it’s recommended to escape to the Colonial Zone at least once during your stay in DR. Recognized as an UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1990, the Colonial Zone is a grid of colorful cobblestoned streets that features pieces tracing back to the 16th century. During a short 45-minute ride on the Chu Chu Colonial, visitors can relive over 500 years of

The opening credits of Persepolis (2007) feature a flower moving across the screen, travelling through the different places depicted during the titles. This quite simple feature helps to introduce the audience to the main premise of the film - moving; mobility; change and growth. Marjane Satrapi’s film debut Persepolis (2007), made together with a fellow comic artist Vincent Paronnaud, is an autobiography based on Satrapi’s similarly titled graphic novel. This French-Iranian animated film deals with the subject of change, displacement and mobility. Persepolis documents the growth of Marji, an Iranian girl living amidst war and chaos, in a country battling for its identity – something Marji also has trouble with. Mid-film she moves to Vienna where she has trouble blending in to the culture and she cannot seem to fathom her national identity. The world around her is in constant movement and Marji has trouble trying to keep up. Marji’s transnational identity grants her an air of universal appeal and yet she herself is facing problems while trying to find a sense of belonging. In this essay I will look into the different forms of mobility and change depicted in the film. I will be taking a look at how Marji’s identity is constructed through her physical and metaphorical movement, and how growth and movement backwards and forwards are essential to the film.

Our country is rich in culture; the occupation of the Spanish, the American, and the Japanese gave the Philippines its diverse and unique culture. This exceptional culture we have in our country has produced numerous brilliant individuals, who up to this day are still well recognized. So it is safe to say that part of the reason why they became who they were is because of their culture; because of our culture. (Ong, 2011)

Chute ‘Em Up Parasail is located in Port Aransas and offers individuals the age of seven and up the opportunity to go parasailing along the Lydia Ann Channel, safely reaching 200-300+ feet above water. No experience is needed to partake in this activity; you don’t even need to know how to swim. All takeoffs and landings are conducted from a boat and all parasailers must wear a life jacket just in case there is a boat malfunction and you drift into the water. Reservations are strongly encouraged due to the popularity of parasailing and limited availability of seats (especially during peak season times and weekends). As far as prices go, there is a small range around $70 for flyers and $20-$40 for observers.

This book is a compilation of amusing stories from Ong’s website, Bobong Pinoy. At the beginning, Bob Ong described his own experiences to show Filipinos’ way of life, culture and traditions. Several Filipino culture and traditions were portrayed such as town fiestas, All Souls and Saints’ Day, and superstitions. Filipinos has the longest celebration of Christmas in the world. We also perform things which are only in our country such as carolling, misa de gallo eating bibingka and puto bumbong and so much more. While in Lenten season, some does fastings, flagellation and avoiding taking a bath which is one of the superstitions of the Filipino. The world views that were formed about Filipinos are business – minded which is evident in their business or occupation such as convenient store, street selling of ballot and so on. Second, Filipinos are resilient; even in times of sorrow we still find time to laugh at our own misery. Lastly, Filipinos are creative and resourceful which is evident the self – made object like bamboo organ, and jeep. However, at the latter part Bob Ong’s

Despite our ability to perceive beauty as something beyond one’s exterior, Imelda Marcos charmed her audiences with her porcelain and flawless skin, her distinct up-do, her demeanor, and her numerous shoes. People still clamor for her and some still worship the ground she walks on. As an influential woman, she aimed to inspire others to live by God, love and beauty as she had, albeit the methods. Little does she recognize, however, that despite her seemingly heroic attempts to reclaim Filipino identity, she illustrated how beguiled men and women to believe her and her husband as agents of change for several years before they finally rid themselves of the smoke and mirrors.

Paradizoo is a theme park that features bee farm, farm, poultry and other crops. With a great desire to briefly escape the busy life of Metro Manila, discover a

Manila, the capital city of the Philippines, is an industrial and modernized city because of the numerous business firms, prestigious universities, and remarkable tourist spots located in it. The most remarkable tourist spot in Manila is the Luneta Park. This park has witnessed some significant events in Philippine History, particularly, the execution of the Philippines’ national hero, Dr. Jose Rizal. In commemoration of Rizal’s patriotism, the Philippine Assembly approved the monumentalizing of the Rizal Statue in 1913. The Rizal Monument was then formally declared a National Monument by the National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP), a part of a National Historical Site by the former National Historical Institute, and a National Cultural Treasure by the National Museum (Hilbay, 2015). As of today, the Rizal Monument has stood for almost a hundred and two years, and has proved itself worthy of cultural preservations. Despite the protection given by the government, and the socio-cultural legacy and nationalistic symbolism of the monument, certain

“Rizal had a burning desire to know exactly the conditions of the Philippines when the Spaniards came ashore to the islands. His theory was the country was economically self-sufficient and prosperous.  Rizal entertained the idea that it had a lively and vigorous community enriched with the collective and sensitive art and culture of the native population. He

In the past few years, Macau has become an international destination. The liberation of gaming license had bought about large foreign investments and facilities infrastructure. Macau, a sparkling metropolis at night, is home to thousands of overseas Filipino workers . One of its eye-catching characteristics is certainly its large Filipino community. Filipinos represent the second largest group of non-resident workers in Macau after mainland Chinese. It also becomes abundantly clear that these people are mostly found working in lower paid jobs. Maybe because the most compelling advantages the Philippines has over any Asian country, is the fact that Filipinos are competent and highly-educated. However, more