ANGONO (Higante) Chronicles

Sunday, November 12, 2017

Higanteng Padyak ngayon, a mass ride event for fun and charity

Ang Uno sa Lahat

Rizal Philippines
November 12, 2017

Artist and biker Orville Tiamson taking pics of the Higanteng attendance The Higanteng Padyak took off at 6:30 with higanteng number of attendees present. Most were MTB riders and came from as far away place as Marikina and Quezon City. One of the organizers I know personally is artist Orville Tiamson. The estimate was 700 registered (paying riders) and about 200 not registered. They had to start late (the supposed start was 6:00) because of the hordes that were still coming. There is a registration fee of P300.00 which covers the T shirt, a free McDo breakfast. Part of the proceeds will go to an public art school in Angono. Mr. Orville Tiamson an artist is part of the group that spearheaded this ride. It is on the third year. The Higanteng Padyak comes as a prelude to many Higante event in Angono. The town fiesta is on November 23, 2017. And then comes a parada, of Higantes. Land of Giants Bikes came in many size and shapes: MTB, folding bike, old bikes, road bikes. Male, female, children riders. It was a touching moment to be in touch with wave of humanity, who like you want to save the environment, and have long life. They want good health, to discover themselves, and to enjoy the fun and camaderie in riding

They came all the way from QC; salamat po

Lenard of RPH and company; di nagregister

Those in green are the organizaers

Lady bikers participating

Senior riders

They are getting off because of the slow pace at the back

Kagawad on a fat bike

Very elaborate decoration for the saints participating in the Angono Salubong 2017 procession

Ang Uno sa Lahat

Rizal Philippines
April 16, 2017

The owners of the images spent a lot of money to decorate their saints, the flower decors, the food, and the carriers (taga buhat) The family must have done a lot of chipping in to sustain this practice/religious devotion.

Take a look

For the uniform of the carriers

Green mums...!! Wow!!

The band expenses

Kwitis.... paputok

Some pictures of 2017 Angono Salubong

Ang Uno sa Lahat

Rizal Philippines
April 16, 2017

I have heard that the Salubong today starts very early. Thus when I arrived, the crowd has gathered. I could not get close to the puso nor the entablado. The parish priest was all ready addressing the crowd when I got to the open space of Bloomingdale.

The innovation to the celebration was a big video wall, I would say 3 x 3 meters and the rental for this (who shouldered the added expense, the parish or the kapitana and tenyenta family?)