sagada annual fiesta

this was my first time to attend sagada's annual fiesta, held on february 1-3. i arrived in sagada on january 30th so i can take pictures of the fiesta preparation. she looked so different during fiesta. there were so many people in town, everyone was busy, no one was sitting, and everyone was moving around. i took a deep breath and said to myself, "welcome to sagada."

first day of the celebration. i've witnessed their street parade which started from demang, up to the town proper, poblacion. mostly children, and some were faculty members from sagada national high school, and saint mary's school. some were wearing their school uniforms, some were wearing the mass demonstration costume, and some were on their traditional costumes. it was only 7am and the street was half filled with people joining the parade. i even saw a group in their native costumes with two guys walking infront wearing cabbages and eggplants. everyone thought that it was funny. everyone proceeded to the basketball court in poblacion for the cultural presentation.  

the cultural presentation was really both educational and entertaining. my eyes feasted with everything that i've seen. i've had my friends with me to explain to me all the rituals which were being staged. i looked around and i saw people everywhere and no one was sad. i've also noticed that igorots have great sense of humor because it showed in their presentation. it was a great day both for me and my camera.

saggas played soccer againts the other guiding association, sega. saggas won scoring 6-3. click here to watch the video.

the sagada lemon pie house

video was recorded, edited, narrated, produced, and directed by wencel angeles

the lemon pie house is planning to hold a soft launching on good friday, at 5pm, on the 21st of march, 2008. guests are invited to see some of sagada's local performers singing songs from their albums, listen to some poetry readings, chat with other guests, sit on the floor, while eating pies, and drinking teas and coffees on their NEW small tables. they've also added some new decorations and attractions to the shop.

they're thinking of making the lemon pie house an alternative place to those who want to eat light and live life artistically. i hope to see you on that special day.

the lemon pie house is located in atey, dao-angan, sagada, mountain province.

sagada again and again

this was my third time to visit sagada in a span of a year. i would always leave my heart in sagada and that could be why i've kept on coming back. this time, i've decided to do less trekking and do more talking to the locals. i've met new friends and saw new things to explore.

sagada lemon pie house. i've always visited mang joseph's lemon pie house in dagdag for a slice of his famous lemon and egg pie, combined with their home-made freshly brewed coffee. i've realized it is time for everyone to know where the lemon pie house is. i've dropped by mang joseph's place to talk to him about my proposal. i wanted to make a video clip about him and his business and feature him in biyahengpinoy and clickthecity. i've told him that i was willing to do this project at no cost. all i wanted was his cooperation and willingness. i am currently making their video and i hope that it would help them with the business.  read more...

saggas versus sega

video recorded in sagada, mountain province
music: moonpool & caterpillar's "hear"
video was produced, edited and directed by wencel angeles

saggas (sagada genuine guides association) played soccer against sega for the first time and it was held during the town fiesta of sagada on the 3rd of february, 2008. saggas was victorious and scored 6-3. to the saggas men, congratulations to you. that was a very good game.