When I left the Philippine Wedding Summit (see the two previous posts), I heard a funny noise to the side of the World Trade Center so I walked over to investigate and saw a whole bunch of boys and young men skateboarding on the corridor. I asked a man wearing a shirt that declared he was a bouncer what it was all about. Apparently, June 21 is Go Skateboarding Day. Skateboarding isn't very safe on Manila's streets, though, so Vans sponsored a skateboarding event on June 22 instead. The event was held in the white building to the left and the guys out here were just practicing.As an aside, why does skateboarding seem to attract more males than females? I don't think I saw a single female in this group.
I'm curious to know why skateboarding isn't safe on the streets
ReplyDeleteI bought my son a skateboard, and on the first day he left it in the front yard and it was stolen.
ReplyDeleteAbout a year later I bought him another skateboard. On the first day he went skateboarding with some friends who were much more experienced than he. He tried to jump a curb following them, but he fell and broke his arm.
I never bought him another skateboard.
It does seem to be a sport that is generally looked down upon.
ReplyDeleteIt's nice to know that they had a safe place to do this...I've never been a fan of skateboarding but my grandkids liked it. And I think you know the answer to your question: girls are so much smarter than boys!
ReplyDeleteSmarter? Maybe.
ReplyDeleteOh the table in the last two posts looks tres, tres elegant Hilda, very French oui! I love to watch the skateboarding, but I have no balance at all :)
ReplyDeleteNo girls? I am surprised but thinking about it, I don't think I have ever see any either! Love the shot - they are have a great time and they are safe!!!
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