This week, Egidio’s challenge is Destination: Fun.
I struggled to decide what to post this week because, for me, traveling—whether close to home or halfway around the world—is always an adventure filled with fun.
But I suddenly remembered these places that my niece and nephew took us in Angono, Rizal in the Philippines. This is my “fun place”… I could stay here for hours just looking at all the things on display.
First stop was Balaw Balaw Specialty Restaurant where we had lunch.
The place is rustic and cozy filled with antique charm. Art decorates every corner—colorful paper mache masks, large sculptures of religious figures, and diverse paintings create a vibrant atmosphere that showcases the undeniable talent of Filipino artists from Angono.
I am linking this to Natalie’s Photographing Public Art Challenge-PPAC
Just around the corner is another FUN art gallery turned restaurant owned by Nemiranda.
We were greeted with a giant (higante) figure at the gate. These higantes are part of the festival in November.
It is amazing how Nemiranda has infused his art throughout the space, with sculptures, paintings, masks on walls and posts. It now also features the Atelier Café.
I am also linking this to Becky’s Seven in September featuring 7 masks.
And I am linking this to Xingfumama’s Pull Up a Seat Challenge, with chairs that I found in Balaw Balaw.
An inspired place to choose for the challenge!
I almost forgot about it. Glad I found it just in time.
so am I as these are incredible
Thanks ❤️
So vibrant… what a great place 🤩
Thanks Jez. Really. Vibrant and that’s why I love it.
The colours are so vivid! (I think at the end of the day would need dimmed lights, though!)
Haha true
That does look like a fun place, one you could spend ages in while studying (and photographing) all the details!
For sure, we were there for a long time and my friends were just waiting for me and Jack to finish taking photos. ThanksSarah.
what colour, what sculptures and yay for the square too!
Of course there’s always a square and a 7
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Teresa, you picked the right place for all these challenges. I loved the artwork (masks, painting, giant figures, etc.). Excellent and beautiful choices!
Thanks Egidio. Truth be told, I was not planning on posting anything for this week because I couldn’t think of any topic worth posting. But here I am…glad you liked it.
I’m so glad you posted.
Great photos. Unusual. You had me at the food!!!
Oh yes, food was great!
We explored Angono once and had lunch at Balaw balaw. Love the paintings displayed there.🥰
Salamat Arlene, totally enjoyed the art displays there. Very artistic.
Beautifully captured. Angono is famous for its artists. I can see why an artist like you would enjoy this heavenly place.
Your post makes me want to find time to visit Angono!
It does look amazing there. So many unique and interesting things to look at, including the chairs.
Thanks Mama. It is quite interesting!