The Seoul Design Olympiad has taken place at venues across Korea including the Anyang Art Park. Here, several outrageous artworks and artistic spaces by local and international artists are sprawled in a verdant park. (Photo by Shawn Parker) www.philippineairlines.com I 53
(FROM LEFT) Models: Alexa Santillan, Zoey Litonjua, Julio Cortazar, Juliana Mabanta, and Alfonso Santillan at Barbara’s Restaurant in Intramuros, Manila. Photo by Bien Bautista
THE UNIQUE FILIPINO CHRISTMAS For many Filipinos, Christmastime is Homecoming-time. Even for those who remain abroad, December will always be a remembrance of our country’s unique celebrations: the same parlor games played at every Christmas party; the ube halaya and puto bumbong 84 I Mabuhay Magazine I December 2011
(native sweets) prepared by Lola (grandma); the tradition of caroler kids every night outside our doors; and the parols (Christmas lanterns) that are lit up since September.
of Christmas that Filipinos know and love. May you experience the spirit of giving and joy that makes “the Longest Christmas in the World” so festive and memorable.
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