I was so busy this morn ing running errands here and there so it is only now that I got to post my entry. Again, someone is going to find this very familiar… right, Arlene?
The above postcard shows a beautiful Filipina wearing the traditional Philippine costume, baro at saya. She is holding an image of
Santo Niño
, or the Child Jesus, the patron saint of most Filipinos, especially in the Visayas region. Every year, colourful religious festivities are held in the different cities in the Visayas - Kalibo, Aklan (Ati-atihan Festival), Cebu City (Sinulog Festival), Iloilo City (known as Dinagyang Festival), among others – in honor of the
Santo Niño
. You may find more information about these festivals here.
Information at the back of the postcard says:
The beauty of the Philippines lies not only in its sceneries, but more evidently in its women. A mixture of different races, the Filipina radiates a beauty incomparable to the rest of the world.
Well, that’s true about Filipinos being a mixture of different races! Generally, Filipinos have moreno/morena complexion, or brown complexion. However, the lady in the picture is very much a mestiza, you can tell from her light complexion and facial features. She probably inherited her fair complexion from her Spanish ancestors. And my, what a really nice smooth skin she has – I could really use some skin care tips from her! *lol*
And here’s the stamp that is used in this postcard:
This stamp was released by the PhilPost in 2010 as part of the Philippine Marine Biodiversity issue, showing a bowmouth guitarfish. I don’t know how it is called in Filipino though but the pectoral fins of this fish is said to be a highly-prized food.
On the left of the stamp is a calesa, or horse-drawn carriage, is also seen here. The calesa, also known as a karitela, is one of the modes of transportation introduced by the Spanish in the 1800s. It was said that only the nobles and the high-ranked officials could afford it at that time. The calesas are rarely used nowadays except in tourist areas and some rural areas.
Arlene is a blogger-friend (I Love Postcrossing) and a fellow Postcrosser. Although she’s been collecting postcards when she was younger, she only became a member of Postcrossing last year. Salamat kaayo, Lene.
















Magaganda naman talaga ang mga Filipina, just look at us?I'm sure I'm telling the truth, go ask your husband? lol!
It's a very nice postcard that shows our very colorful tradition.
Hi Z! Thanks for the mention. Ay special mention pala. FYI, this is one of my favorite Philippine postcards. Showing off a typical beauty of a Filipina and at the same time a religious tradition.
I just posted mine! =)
Oo naman, magaganda tayo. Hahahaha!!! Ayoko ko ngang sabihin na panget ako. LOL!
Naku, bigla naman akong napa-basa ulit ng post ko. Sinabi ko bang pangit tayo dahil hindi ko ito diniscuss? hihihi. I should have written something like "it is true that we are a country of beautiful women, despite the fact that we come from mixed races" hahaha. Basta sa akin, given na yun, no need to say anything. MAGANDA AKOH, MAGANDA TAYONG LAHAT!
i love this postcard..reminds me that I'm Filipino and I'm beautiful..he..he...
Thanks for visiting, genefaith.