Filipinos in Dubai

Igorots in the UAE

July 27, 2011

Kumusta kailyan? Have you reached this page searching for Igorots in the UAE (Dubai, Abu Dhabi and the other Emirates)? Yes, there's lots of us here, and there's a core group that brings us together. The group has grown big that others formed subgroups to cater to specific geography or purpose. I can name a few I came across with. With the annual turnover in leadership, I guess the best mode of contact is by Facebook.
                             
                            CORDILLERANS UAE
                            The core organization
                             Facebook link: Cordillerans Emirates, click here  

Igorot sub-orgs in the UAE:
  
                             BENGUET CHAPTER
                             Facebook link: Click here

                             KALINGA PROVINCE ORG - UAE
                             Facebook link : Click here

                             MOUNTAIN PROVINCE CHAPTER
                             Facebook link: Click here

                             IFUGAO GROUP
                             Facebook link: Click here


                             HIGHLANDERS GRP
                             a particular  group of kins from Mountain Province
                             Facebook link: Click here

                             GAWIS MULTIPURPOSE COOPERATIVE
                             Facebook link : Click here

(Updated 11.11.2011)

UAE - Al Ain

In Al Ain, UAE -- the world's largest hanging flower baskets

July 25, 2011

After my posts on (1) worlds largest indoor ski (2) the world's tallest building, (3) the world's largest truck and (4) the world's heaviest ring comes the world's largest display of hanging baskets, this time in Al Ain, UAE.

We visited this garden set in Al Ain Paradise in April 2011 when there were 2968 hanging baskets landscaped in a 21,000 sqm park, an increase from year 2010 from 2426 baskets over a 7,000 sqm area.




UAE - Dubai

A Guinness: World's heaviest ring

July 22, 2011

UAE (Dubai and Abu Dhabi in particular) I reckon, is among the few places where one can find many Guinness World Records certificates in a day, this we realized when my mom was here in April for a visit. The prominent of course are Burj Khalifa - tallest building, Rose Rayhaan - tallest hotel, Ski Dubai - largest indoor ski resort, Dubai Mall - largest shopping center in 2008. And get even more surprised of the long list if you check the Guinness website.

We saw here the world's largest truck, and this time let's check the World's Heaviest Ring found at the Dubai Gold Souk.

Dubai's gold souk (souk is arabic for market) is a tourist hub itself. One need not plan to buy gold to come here, and the best time would be at night when the shop windows sharply reflect the golden hues.

Igorots

The Igorot Faith with Pinikpikan and Tapey

July 22, 2011

Staying in multi-cultural melting pot Dubai, I've learned more to respect the beliefs of others and keep mine tacked. The point at how we live our faith religiously is what matters, and what others probably care is that we can live harmoniously amidst our different beliefs.

In the olden times, the offering is burned over wood.

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