It has been very rainy here lately, as it is the wet season, but the weather is supposed to clear up next month, in December, which is the coolest month of the year. I will be leaving before then, which is sad, since even with the wet weather, it has been very warm. I have not chosen the ideal time to visit Manila.
During my travels around the Philippines, I have found Manila to be the largest and most exciting city. There has been many festivals since I have been here. Everywhere I go, there is some event or parade going on. The citizens here seem to be very festive and jubilant bunch.
I have enjoyed going to 16th annual Cinamanila international film festival. It is a two week long event, showcasing young Fillipino directors and their film creations. The event has attracted big names in previous years, such as Ang Lee and Quentin Tarantino. We are all crammed indoors though to avoid cancellation, if we happen to be rained out. It is a likely possibiilty as last year in this month, the precipitation amounted to about 350mm.
During my travels around the Philippines, I have found Manila to be the largest and most exciting city. There has been many festivals since I have been here. Everywhere I go, there is some event or parade going on. The citizens here seem to be very festive and jubilant bunch.
I have enjoyed going to 16th annual Cinamanila international film festival. It is a two week long event, showcasing young Fillipino directors and their film creations. The event has attracted big names in previous years, such as Ang Lee and Quentin Tarantino. We are all crammed indoors though to avoid cancellation, if we happen to be rained out. It is a likely possibiilty as last year in this month, the precipitation amounted to about 350mm.