August 12, 2009
The eye of the storm
In the center of all the Greenbelt malls is the park that gives the area its name. Within the park, surrounded by hundreds of shops and restaurants, is the little Greenbelt Chapel. It was built in 1983 and many of its design elements were created by noted glass sculptor Ramon Orlina. I hope I can visit it soon to take photos, but for now, we have to end our short Ayala Commercial Center walk. And I leave you with an image that is very representative of today's Manileño—a religious center amidst all the commercialism and consumerism of the city. I find it both ironic and hopeful.
It's beautiful. An oasis in the middle of all the hustle and bustle. I especially like the lighting there. Thank you for the tour Hilda.
ReplyDeleteWow, that looks really nice.
ReplyDeleteI hope your hope is not misplaced...but whatever, this is one heck of a photograph. Just super...it catches perfectly the beautiful ambiance of the religious center.
ReplyDeleteVery nice little oasis.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful, peaceful scene. It seems strange to be in the middle of a busy commercial district.
ReplyDeletethis is nice. my friends and i had our photos taken there. kakahiya nga eh. hehe
ReplyDeleteLooks so totally tranquil. My friend called from Japan and said the island rocked from an earthquake and that typhoon season is upon Asia. I hope you stay safe! With your title, the eye of the storm, that's what I thought you'd be blogging about!
ReplyDeleteIt is so beautiful. I'm glad the people saw fit to offer some spiritual food in the middle of the consumer area.
ReplyDeleteIt sort of reminds me of the meditation room or chapel that airports offer. A good place to stop and slow down for a short time in the midst of the hustle and bustle.
It's a wonderful idea, such a relaxing place in the middle of shopping rush!
ReplyDeleteles centres commerciaux sont maintenant comme des petites villes : la boulangerie, le café et l'église.
ReplyDeleteshopping centres are now as small cities: the bakery, coffee and the church.
This is the first time a see a chapel inside a mall, and this beautiful park is the perfect setting for it.
ReplyDeleteIt's so wonderful to know people are looking for their spiritual face and take caring about it!Fabulous angle for this picture!You have a great camera! ;)
ReplyDeleteLéia
Haha exactly Hilda.
ReplyDeleteI like so much how you frame your photo. It's a lovely shot.
ReplyDeleteI want to thank your outpouring of support on my blog last August 7th.
it looks like a very beautiful place!
ReplyDeleteJust looking at this picture relaxes me! I love the little pathway lights. It's beautiful!
ReplyDeleteThis is certainly a great concept to have in a busy area. I love the green feel.
ReplyDeleteThis is lovely! You certainly won't see any chapels in the middle of the mall in the US.
ReplyDeleteIt`s a nice place.
ReplyDeleteCool place,, very inviting!
ReplyDeletethat's the advantage of people working in makati. it's accessibility that makes it nice as well considering that it's really in a nice location.
ReplyDeleteThe place looks magical! Fantastic indeed!
ReplyDeleteVery romantic garden!
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