Japanese Summer Fiesta Bon Odori 2015 | Amazing Cebu

             Bon Odori or simply Bon Dance is a style of dancing performed during Obon. Originally a Nenbutsu folk dance to welcome the spirits of the dead, the style of celebration varies in many aspects from region to region. It’s a traditional summer festival in which Japanese honor their ancestors who have passed on, remember and appreciate all they have done for them, and celebrate their ongoing presence in the lives they enjoy today.

             I’d always wanted to check and experience Bon Odori personally even before the event was brought here in Cebu but there are so many things that hinder me on attending the first ever Bon Odori in Cebu last 2014. Who would not get excited attending an event having a purpose of deepening a friendship between Japan and Philippines, that would be just amazing for me. I’m so thankful that my new found friend Ivan invited me along with Kris, Donn and Dennis to go with them and enjoy Bon Odori 2015.

             But before giving you some details about this year’s Bon Odori, let me recap a little bit on what happened last year. Last August 8 and 9, 2014 Bon Odori 2014 was held at the Aboitiz Football Field having Japanese Culture Exchange Committee as the organizers. And more or less than 11,000 people participated the contest and double of that number were present and enjoying every activity. There were 110 Stalls occupying the field that showcased their products. The activities were Bon Odori Dance, Sinulog Dance, Portable Shrine, Yukata Contest, Karate Demonstration, Beans and Candy Shower, Cosplay Contest, Fireworks, Mochi Pounding and many more. Now enough with Bon Odori 2014, let’s get on Bon Odori 2015.

             This year’s Bon Odori 2015 was held last August 7 and 8, 2015 having D’ Family Park Talamban Cebu City as the venue. The activities were Sinulog Dance, Portable Shrine, Candy Shower, Bon Odori Dance, Karate, Mochi Making, Yukata Contest, Karaoke Contest, Cosplay Contest, Fireworks and Raffles. As I was approaching the venue, I can already sense the liveliness of the people celebrating the festival outside the gate and that makes me even more excited to witness the festival. People were wearing Japanese dresses (Yukata and Kimono) and cosplaying, eating, dancing, selling on the booths and other activities were all over the ground. There’s one activity that I love to witness, fireworks!!! I’m this very much obsess with colourful and sparkling lights and yes, Christmas lights are one of them. I even got sad when the very heavy rain fall that night and yes, I got wet but not that much because of the three handsome gentlemen I’m with. Good thing the heavy rain doesn’t last long, and just after it was gone the fireworks pushed thru. Guess I’m blessed enough to experience this kind of tradition and hopefully witness it again in Japan.

             The event was a really big success because many people enjoyed it. And by next year, on the coming Bon Odori 2016, let’s relive and captivate the moment as we will be celebrating again the Summer Festival here in Cebu in a Japanese Traditional Way. So don’t you miss it because I’m sure you’ll never regret it... ^_~ #WWRshares

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GLOBE Telecom is now with HOOQ | Awesome Partnership

             HOOQ’s newly signed major studios were Disney, Miramax and DreamWorks. With the addition of these acclaimed studios, HOOQ is now offering over 30, 000 hours of Hollywood and Pinoy content, further solidifying HOOQ as the country’s largest and most premier subscription videos. HOOQ is the Philippines’ number one video-on-demand service, it has also registered over four million minutes of streaming and 50, 000 app downloads in the country. HOOQ users can also choose from titles provided by existing content partners like Warner Bros. and Sony Pictures Entertainment, alongside the  Philippines’ own studios like ABS-CBN/Star Cinema, Regal Entertainment, Viva Communications, GMA and as well as acclaimed independent filmmakers Quatum Films and  Captive Media.

             HOOQ has truly paved the way for a digital revolution in the world of entertainment in the Philippines. For an amazing price of only P199 a month, users have access to unlimited local and Hollywood entertainment, which can be viewed on five Internet-enabled devices. Best of all, users can share the HOOQ experience with their loved ones or friends, because they can stream simultaneously on two devices on just one subscription. HOOQ also offers a unique download feature of up to five (5) titles at a time ensuring that there is always video content to be enjoyed even when users are offline.Launched first in the Philippines in February this year, HOOQ plans to expand its catalog on Hollywood, regional and local content. It partnered with the country’s no. 1 mobile brand Globe Telecom to bring the entertainment experience to more Filipinos across their mobile devices where mobile customers can stream movie or TV content on their devices for P199, P299, or P499 all valid for 30 days. Simply text HOOQ199, HOOQ299 or HOOQ499 to 8888 to get HOOQ.

             Meanwhile, GOSURF and Tattoo on-the-go customers can get free access to HOOQ starting at GoSurf299. For those who prefer to stream and watch at home, they can also register to Tattoo Home’s consumable broadband plans starting at Plan 1299 to get free access.  For more information, visit www.globe.com.ph/HOOQ or www.hooq.tv or inquire at www.facebook.com/GlobePH. And to let you know how generous and approachable HOOQ staffs were, you may check out the pictures below. Those were shots from the First Anniversary of Cebu Blogging Community in which HOOQ was one of its major sponsor.

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Cebu Blogging Community First Anniversary | Awesome Experience

“ Good things come to those who love to live life as if everything is a first experience. – WWR ”

             For the past months that I’ve been enjoying being a member of Cebu Blogging Community, it has been a very awesome and cheerful one, thanks to the very kind and generous, community leads(Mary, Gay, Channel, Jeph and Jhanis) and founders(Kuya Ruben and Kuya Bjornson) CBC have. Last July 4, 2015, Cebu Blogging Community celebrated its first anniversary inside the elegant place namely, F Cafe and Bar located at the Gallery in Mabolo, Cebu City. The party goes with the theme, “Black Party” and the sponsors did a very awesome act on making the party very glamorous and great. And take note, yours truly have attended it. It is always fun knowing and meeting different bloggers around Cebu.

             And before I forget, let me take this moment to acknowledge the major and minor sponsors of the party that make the event even more awesome.

Major Sponsors

Yamba.Rocks

CAPDASE Philippines

Turtulele

Globe Telecom

HOOQ

Kublai Khan Mongolian Restaurant

Minor Sponsors

Giga Naturally Cebu

Yoyi’s Pastries & Desserts

Static Data Hosting

Global Hub Serviced Offices 

             Until this very moment, I still can’t imagine that I’m already a member of a community who treats their co-member as a family. Want to feel the same and enjoy blogging at the same time? Come join us in Cebu Blogging Community. You only have to do three things, first: Open a blog account and start blogging; second: Try to reach 10 blog post; and lastly: Visit Cebu Blogging Community Facebook Page and sign-up. Good luck everyone... ^_~

What is Cebu Blogging Community?

             -  Cebu Blogging Community (CBC) is a community-driven group formed to unite bloggers in Cebu under a collective purpose. CBC aims to establish camaraderie among bloggers, improve blogging skills of members and provide support to bloggers aspiring to reach the top of their respective niches. The community embraces social responsibility by providing great content that promotes social awareness. Initially known as “Bloggers for a Cause”, CBC has grown to become a diverse and dynamic group and home to some of the most empowering bloggers in the country.

             May Cebu Blogging Community will have more and more anniversaries to come and continue to inspire all the bloggers out there, new or old. GOD Bless everyone and keep up the very awesome works... ^_~ 

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Yamba Is Looking For A Beta Tester | Yamba Rocks

             Here’s a pastime that will make you enjoy while having a chance of a lifetime which is winning an iPhone6. Becoming a Yamba Beta Tester gives you an opportunity to explore the next social media network big thing and at the same time, making you be qualified to become one of the (3)three winners of iPhone6. To join the beta testers list, simply go to www.yamba.rocks and fill out the sign up form...

     A-Must to Remember dates:

  Registration Date: June 30 - July 5

  Start Date: July 6, 2015

  End Date: July 20, 2015

             On July 6 - 20, the beta testers can play around the site like doing some post, comment, and share. Three(3) iPhone6 will be given to the following winners:

1.  First winner is the one who has the most views post in yamba.rocks

2.  Second winner is the one who has the most followers by the end of the test.

3.  Third winner is the one who uploaded the most number of posts (photos, links, quotes, texts, etc).

Note: An evaluation form will be sent out to all beta testers on July 20, to mark the end of the testing period...

             All winners are rewarded with an iPhone6 and will be announced through Yamba on July 25, 2015. The prizes will be given by the management of yamba.rocks. This contest is open to anyone in the Philippines but winners need to claim their prizes in Cebu personally...

             So sign up today here: Yamba Rocks, invite your friends to sign up and follow you, and make sure you’re online from July 6 - 20 to post, comment, check some followers and WIN an iPhone6 but most especially be part of those who’ll be the pioneer of trying out the internet’s next big thing; YAMBA...

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Badian Island Resort and Spa | A Paradise Resort

             My father was invited by his co-employee to have some summer escapade in an island that only known by few people. And since I’m such an explorer by heart, I did convince my father to go but of course together with the whole family, so I’m in. Before weekend comes I felt so tired because of some office tasks that I needed to fixed though still, I can’t get off my head the island that me and my family will be spending  the weekends. Then Saturday came and my father informed us that the place well be going was Badian Island, located on the southwest coast of Cebu. Since Badian was more than a couple of hour ride we did wake up earlier, like 4:00AM to catch the 5:00AM bus and get on the place  early so that we can get to explore the island longer.

             The moment we arrived on the island, I didn’t waste any time and get my exploration begin. I happened to get the information that its name was Badian Island Resort and Spa, the resort was built to provide employment to local residents around Badian Island and to help boost tourism in the Philippines. The resort offers the gift of holistic well-being by introducing natural spa treatment, yoga exercises and organic eating and drinking lifestyle. It also have an ionized seawater outdoor pools that can ultimately heal and revitalize the body. Badian Island Resort and Spa offers first-class room accommodations, WI-FI Internet access, international cuisines, fine dining entertainment, exciting excursions, yacht cruising, scuba diving and fun beach activities.

             Badian Island Resort and Spa has a total of 42 rooms having 10 Family Suites, 6 Pool Villas, 18 Junior Suites and 8 Badian Suites. The luxurious hotel resort situated on a private beach in Badian. Breakfast is included in the room rates and served daily. Children 3 years old and below were free of charge sharing existing bedding. Check-in time is 2:00PM and checkout time is 12:00 noon. The signature treatment and massage that Badian Island Resort and Spa offers were Badian Deluxe Four-Hand Massage (75 minutes), Warm Seaweed Bath (30 minutes), Seaweed Massage (60 minutes), Badian Hilot(60 minutes), Traditional Herbal Massage (90 minutes), Island Paradise Massage (60 minutes), Pure Indulgence (180 minutes), Badian Unique Discovery (120 minutes) and many more. The resort also offer some tour and excursion packages like Whale Shark Watching – Half day Tour, Dolphin Watching - with hotel owned motor yacht, Island Hopping - with hotel owned motor yacht, Bay Cruising - with hotel owned motor yacht, Kawasan Waterfalls Tour - with hotel owned private Land transfer, Dumaguete Tour - full day tour to this Negros with use of ferry and many more.

             There’s so many things I’ve experienced being in Badian Island Resort and Spa, experiences that I always love to remember. Thanks to all the staffs that accommodated and treated us very well on our stay. I so love to get back very soon. How ‘bout you? Wanna experience such a heavenly feeling and away from the hassle of being in the city? Then come and join me when I get back in Badian Island Resort and Spa.

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