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Napanak I-diay, part1…(I’ve been there)

Last week-end our group, the Philippine Male Singers was given a chance to visit Bangued, Abra…one of the province located in the northern part of the Philippines. Our group was invited to sing an intermission number during their local choral group competition and our director Mr Robert Delgado is one of the judges. Also the following day early in the morning we render responses and a mini concert during their “simbang gabi” or early morning mass. This was courtesy of their beloved hometown Mayor and officials as they celebrate their holiday season. Thanks also to Jay-R.

abra-welcome.jpgGoing to Bangued is not easy because it will take us 9 long hours travel by bus, i don’t know yet if they have option to travel by plane. One thing that I was curious about is we have to pass through a tunnel to reach Bangued, and that tunnel is under the mountain. What if that tunnel collapsed or blocked? Surely trading of goods both incoming and outgoing of supplies in that town will stop. Well, that’s only my opinion.

Bangued is a landlocked municipality. The name of Bangued means “roadblock”. Read full story… »