This is what happens to nude statues in Manila. And this is just a little one decorating the entrance of
Music 21,
another KTV (karaoke television) venue. And I've just realized that I have never seen a nude statue displayed in any public place in Metro Manila.
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27 comments:
Oh Gee!
Hello dear Hilda!
It's really a pity!This culture is so different!
I had the privilege to see the original David ( by Michelangelo)when in 2001 I visited Academy of Fine Arts in Florence ( Italy ).The sculpture is wonderful and huge! As I graduated in Fine Arts you can imagine my feelings about this "meet"! I must confess that I cried a lot, and it was tears of real joy!
Have a wonderful week there my dearest friend Hilda!
Léia
I was just wondering if most of the Manila statues wear boxers or briefs? lol, Sorry I couldn't resist.
Amazing! People and customs never cease to amaze me.
Hee! This is just too funny! I have seen the fig leaves in the Vatican - but this is just a little too much!
original d'avoir habiller la statue, pas certain que ce type de vêtement existait a son époque ;o)
original of credit to dress the statue, not certain that this type of clothes existed has her epoch ;o)
Oh my gosh, that's a great shot Hilda!
May be if the artist were more generouse and gave him a bigger pakage they would let it on display - if you have such a small thingy - you might be better covered.
Manila officials are as puritanical as the poohbahs here. Our former Attorney General had the breasts covered with a drape on a statue before he would give a press conference!
Silliness! And sad!
In Denmark we often go to other extreme, and that is not always good either. A golden middleway is prefered, I think.
now that you mentioned it, yeah. There are no nude statues around here. Great catch Hilda! Love the commentary/observations too. hehehe actually its not really strange to me no? And its not strange to see nude statues in other places- but I know it would be jarring for me to see something nude all of a sudden in the Phils.
Funny! Someone was saving his modesty!
Hihihiiii, what a clever way to avoid nakedness ;-)
What a wonderful photo! Customs in different parts of the world are so very interesting.
Uh-oh! Even such an intricate outsfit doesn't improve on the original!
Is that a designer scarf? An interesting cultural lesson.
It makes me wonder who they are trying to protect.
Quite the fashion statement. You really find some interesting subjects Hilda.
I guess someone wants to preserve the illusion of innocence! what a hoot!
Thanks for the kind thoughts and prayers for my friend. I think I finally have my computer working. For a few weeks it would not upload a single photo. I had to have the son do his magic and he has been soooo busy...there was no time....but I think it is ok now!
Wow! For some reason it looks even more 'naken' when I see it wearing something! Is this a prank? Or is someone from the city covering it up on purpose? Very interesting :)
it reflects the conservative filipino lifestyle.
If only Michelangelo could see the murder of his masterpiece.
Very funny shot. Context is everything and is better to avoid these comical results. But I think that it is not right to push unnecessary nakedness on an unwilling public, remembering that there aren't many Michelangelos around today...
Interesting cultural commentary in a single photograph. Well done.
Oo-er, that's really funny! At least you won't have little kids asking "What's that, mummy?" in public (hopefully!)
I rarely use LOL but this is LOL funny!
I would think the act of covering it up actually draws attention to it! Thanks for your visit, it's lovely to *see* you again.
This is really odd! Lol! Great choice for the theme!
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