(SHE)
My memories of Nayong Pilipino are pretty vague. I was very young when our class went there on a field trip, and it all went by so fast that I only really remember the demonstration of how to use a malong. I have no picture beside any miniature wonder of the Philippines that the place was known for.
Last I heard, Nayong Pilipino was moved to Clark, Pampanga. Sloan even went on a field trip there two years ago. I'm not sure if that one still exists, but as it appears, a new Nayong Pilipino is now situated in Luneta Park, where the Manila Orchidarium used to be; and it was re-launched via Parkfest, an arts and crafts event organized by Common Room and Type Kita. The two groups are the brainchild of Popjunklove's Roma and Maan Agsalud.
We checked out Day 2 of Parkfest, and were extremely pleased with what we saw. The art installations and crafty designs were wonderful, and the lovely park - with its majestic trees, ponds teeming with fish, and small playground - provided a perfect backdrop. Sloan had wonderful time checking out the typography-laden Sarao jeeps, playing on the see-saw with Michael and I, and crossing the hanging bridge. Some artists and crafters were selling their wares, and I bought some to give as gifts to friends.
By the end of the day, Michael, Sloan, and I were all sweaty (it was the tailend of summer) and dirty (we got down on the floor to do some chalk art). Sloan wanted to stay longer but Michael and I were already famished, and I was worried about the dark clouds looming in the horizon. Still, it was a Sunday well spent - unplugged and surrounded by nature and art.
