Treasures of Maitum Sarangani



Maitum Sarangani

Early Morning Chores
Location: Old, Poblacion, Maitum, Sarangani, Philippines
I went further east and saw this young boy cleaning the fish nets to be used later.

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Morning Splashes
Location: Old, Poblacion, Maitum, Sarangani, Philippines
The same boy cleaning the fish nets in another angle.

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Habwa
Location: Old, Poblacion, Maitum, Sarangani, Philippines
Carrying  ice blocks to the fish truck is a stressful and demanding task. 
The storage box must be filled with ice to retain the fish freshness.

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Human Strength
Location: Old, Poblacion, Maitum, Sarangani, Philippines
In the background is the boat carrying the fresh catch.

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Wild flowers
Location:  Maitum, Sarangani, Philippines
Vegetation along the beach facing  Sarangani bay. I saw one just like these when we visit El Nido, Palawan. Lovely flower!.

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 BANGKARERA
Location:  Maitum, Sarangani, Philippines
Took this photo during the BANGSI festival held last January 24, 2013. BANGKARERA or boat racing is held in Sarangani bay where the contestants will race through a course designated by the organizers.

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FRESH BANGSI
Location:  Maitum, Sarangani, Philippines
Bangsi or flying fish mostly dominate the Sarangani waters. We were able to taste it and it was tasty and delicious. 
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MAITUM ANTHROPOMORPHIC POTTERIES
Location:  Maitum Museum, Sarangani, Philippines
These burial jars are made of earthenware and characterized by their design and form that looks like or suggests human figures with complete or partial facial characteristics.

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BANGSI ISKULTORA
Location: Maitum, Sarangani, Philippines
Prepping and wetting the sand for the sand sculpture contest held during the BANGSI festival in Maitum, Sarangani Philippines.

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FILIPINO INGENUITY
Location:  Old Poblacion, Sarangani, Philippines
Boat builder constructing the skeleton haul frame of  a medium size outrigger or bangka in Filipino.
 
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RICE PADDY
Location:  Maitum, Sarangani, Philippines
Delighted by the green scenery of the rice paddies.
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FLOCK OF WHITES
Location:  Maitum, Sarangani, Philippines
Flock of Cattle Egrets that prey on cattle ticks and flies.