According to Philippine Legends, the first woman wasn't plucked from the ribs of the first man, she was born at the same time - both of them emerged from a bamboo that split open. This shows the strong belief in equality between the sexes among Filipinos from earliest times. Other images shown were carefully selected to give an idea of the flavor of the Philippines, particularly rural Philippines. Done for the Asia challenge.

According to Philippine Legends, the first woman wasn't plucked from the ribs of the first man, she was born at the same time - both of them emerged from a bamboo that split open. This shows the strong belief in equality between the sexes among Filipinos from earliest times. Other images shown were carefully selected to give an idea of the flavor of the Philippines, particularly rural Philippines. Done for the Asia challenge.

NIPA HUT-a painting by Vicente Collado; WOMAN MAKING A SAMPAGUITA LEI by Esteban; MALAKAS (Strong) & MAGANDA (Beautiful) in Bamboo from Wikipedia Commons. BAMBOO TREES & LEAVES, COCONUT TREE, BANANA TREE were free cliparts; BOUGAINVILLA and SAMPAGUITA; PHILIPPINE EAGLE; ENDEMIC SONGBIRDS from the net. Layout and layer styles & effects, Photoshop CS3.

NIPA HUT-a painting by Vicente Collado; WOMAN MAKING A SAMPAGUITA LEI by Esteban; MALAKAS (Strong) & MAGANDA (Beautiful) in Bamboo from Wikipedia Commons. BAMBOO TREES & LEAVES, COCONUT TREE, BANANA TREE were free cliparts; BOUGAINVILLA and SAMPAGUITA; PHILIPPINE EAGLE; ENDEMIC SONGBIRDS from the net. Layout and layer styles & effects, Photoshop CS3.

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Jul 12, 2009

Pelle says:
10ch!!
Jul 9, 2009

Faigee says:
Stunning page! and so beautifully done...+cp
Jul 7, 2009

Claudia says:
10+10 challenge points!! WOW!
Jul 7, 2009

Daisybelle says:
10 challenge points
Jul 7, 2009

FunkyFairyAnnie says:
10CPS
Jul 7, 2009

FunkyFairyAnnie says:
amazing page kate xx
Jul 6, 2009

Liz loves Lexi says:
wow this is so beautiful... makes me love our country more...thank you!
Jul 4, 2009

GNmarg says:
Really stunning page and story Kate!!10+10:))
Jul 3, 2009

simsage says:
Stunning, as always!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! a Fabulous conbination of art work, and your wonderful extraction and blending.
Jul 2, 2009