August 1, 2010

A puff of wind

THEME DAY: BRIGHT COLORS • The outdoor Sunset Bar of Sofitel Manila has a small platform for performances and cultural presentations. The row of satin banners which serves as its backdrop is reminiscent of the colorful sail of the traditional Mindanao Muslim boat called the vinta. Quite appropriate since the hotel is right beside Manila Bay.

Sofitel Manila's Sunset Bar

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42 comments:

  1. AnonymousAugust 1, 2010 at 8:14 AM

    How beautiful a sight. May the wind always bring peace and harmony to this place. Please have a great new month.

    daily athens

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  2. LynetteAugust 1, 2010 at 9:18 AM

    Wonderful post for Theme Day. I love how you caught the wind in the banners! My post will be up in about 11 hours, but today's is a nice tease.

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  3. Verna LugaAugust 1, 2010 at 9:18 AM

    Hi Hilds, this is pretty, it adds richness to the scene.... have a nice day..

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  4. escapeAugust 1, 2010 at 9:19 AM

    i just wish they used the color combinations of the real vintas of mindanao. but still a good display.

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  5. Dave-CostaRicaDailyPhoto.comAugust 1, 2010 at 9:33 AM

    Colorful banners in a colorful scene. Good choice for the theme.

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  6. ☺lani☺August 1, 2010 at 12:07 PM

    Very colorful indeed! Have a Blessed Sunday!

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  7. IndayAugust 1, 2010 at 12:10 PM

    This is great! Yes, Muslim culture is truly colourful! Now that brings back another memory. (I spent half of my high school in Marawi and had been to MSU there as well. So I know about the vinta.)

    Lovely satin banner.

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  8. EkiAugust 1, 2010 at 12:17 PM

    The colors of those satin banners fit nicely into the green environment.

    Happy Theme Day, Hilda!

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  9. JillyAugust 1, 2010 at 1:10 PM

    So beautiful - the fabric against those trees and sky. Gorgeous!

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  10. DinaAugust 1, 2010 at 1:24 PM

    A great picture. Makes me want to sail in a vinta.

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  11. Stevenson QAugust 1, 2010 at 2:13 PM

    Hilda! The colors just made me feel so good! Love it!

    Steven^^

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  12. Cezar and LéiaAugust 1, 2010 at 3:33 PM

    This Sofitel has a bit of everything, hasn't it? Beautiful setting!
    God bless you!
    Cezar

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  13. GunnAugust 1, 2010 at 5:10 PM

    Wow, this is a nice shot, and perfect for todays theme day. A beautiful place,- and I love the light/shadows too.

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  14. UnknownAugust 1, 2010 at 5:44 PM

    wow! lovely photo, very exotic.

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  15. ZyzzyzAugust 1, 2010 at 6:02 PM

    Lots of lovely bright colours here.

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  16. Leif HagenAugust 1, 2010 at 6:19 PM

    Looks like a colorful paradise!
    Kind regards from my cousin's house

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  17. AnimorAugust 1, 2010 at 7:12 PM

    That's really a bright colors, a rainbow color, the coconut trees love eatitng the buko as in buko salad hehe..

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  18. LowellAugust 1, 2010 at 7:49 PM

    This is, indeed, a wonderful and colorful backdrop...and your photo is excellent...I can see clearly the "satin." A beautiful place!

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  19. BirdmanAugust 1, 2010 at 7:57 PM

    Always enjoy your explanations w/ posts.

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  20. GreensboroDailyPhotoAugust 1, 2010 at 8:13 PM

    I would never have made the connection to sails. It is all so obvious reading your explanation!

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  21. KaoriAugust 1, 2010 at 9:23 PM

    I'd love to see the actual sails! The bright colored banners make a great backdrop :D

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  22. B SQUAREDAugust 1, 2010 at 9:35 PM

    A nice backdrop for any performance.

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  23. HalcyonAugust 1, 2010 at 9:44 PM

    Beautiful colors! I hope the show is as good as the setting.

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  24. SRQAugust 1, 2010 at 9:45 PM

    Nice colorful find. Looks like a terrific location for an outdoor stage and bar.

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  25. cieldequimperAugust 1, 2010 at 10:08 PM

    Wonderful shot Hilda, so bright and cheery!

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  26. FranciscaAugust 1, 2010 at 11:09 PM

    What a super setting for the performances. Hmmm... I've never been in that hotel... may have to go have a look-see. Great shot, Hilda!

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  27. AntiguaDailyPhoto.ComAugust 1, 2010 at 11:36 PM

    Hilda, I really like the colorful movement you captured; boy, I wish I was there.

    By the way, I also enjoy your other posts, especially the ones about Quezon City and Baratylo. BTW, in Spanish Baratillo is a place where one gets good prices (gangas), sort of like swap meets or open markets. Baratillo is the diminutive for Barato (cheap). Quezón would be a large cheese, but you already know those things.

    Have a great day and thanks for stopping by AntiguaDailyPhoto.

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  28. BergsonAugust 1, 2010 at 11:39 PM

    beautiful banners

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  29. VPAugust 2, 2010 at 12:07 AM

    I can't imagine a more beautiful setting for more bright colors!

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  30. JazzyAugust 2, 2010 at 1:50 AM

    bright and tropical.
    happy august theme day!

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  31. AlAugust 2, 2010 at 3:59 AM

    Wow, absolutely beautiful. That photo is so warm.

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  32. crocrodylAugust 2, 2010 at 4:35 AM

    Colourful and shiny! Nice contribution to the August Theme Day:)

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  33. MoAugust 2, 2010 at 4:44 AM

    A rainbow of colours is a perfect way to express bright colours.

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  34. Chattahoochee Valley DailyAugust 2, 2010 at 5:40 AM

    Very pretty and appropriate for theme day. The banners remind me of prayer flags.

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  35. arabesqueAugust 2, 2010 at 8:54 AM

    perfect for theme day, those colorful vintas made it more attractive! ^0^

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  36. Oakland Daily PhotoAugust 2, 2010 at 9:20 AM

    Boats under full sail is what came to mind when I saw this. I also like the rainbow feel which has so many symbolic applications.

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  37. GeorgeAugust 2, 2010 at 9:33 AM

    This is a very beautiful, very colorful setting for a performance.

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  38. JTG (Misalyn)August 2, 2010 at 10:37 AM

    Super like ko! The satin banners remind of the Pan Arab flags....and the sky..oh! so lovely!

    Sayang,na-missed ko nanaman ang theme day :(( From night 3 straight night duties kasi ako.

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  39. Chuck PefleyAugust 2, 2010 at 1:27 PM

    Lovely backdrop for performances.

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  40. LoisAugust 2, 2010 at 11:37 PM

    Beautiful choice for Theme Day Hilda! I love the palm trees too.

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  41. UnknownAugust 5, 2010 at 11:57 PM

    Great setting and cool entry on the theme, Hilda!

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  42. BuckAugust 8, 2010 at 9:15 AM

    Bright and beautiful. I love learning about Manila from you!

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