Fiesta Tsinoy 2012 in Albay, Philippines

Artwork courtesy of BM Joseph Philip Lee and Wilson Aytona

Experience the excitement and color of Chinese tradition. Come and celebrate Fiesta Tsinoy 2012 in Albay, Philippines on January 20-23, 2012 sponsored by the Fil-Chinese Community of Albay in cooperation with the Provincial Government of Albay, City Government of Legazpi and the Department of Tourism. Kiong Hee Huat Chai!!!

Thank You!

The team behind It's More Fun In Albay blog wishes to thank everyone for the warm welcome. Only 3 days old, the reception has surpassed our modest expectations. We have made a deliberate effort to make this blog truly participative in nature by inviting local bloggers to contribute. At the moment, we already have 6 volunteers in our roster of contributors and we are looking forward to add more in the coming days. And being officially endorsed by the Office of the Governor, we have consciously disabled adsense and any other monetizing features within the blog. We look forward to your continued support and content contribution. Feel free to send us your comments and suggestions on how to make this blog, not just a community blog, but as another reason why blogging is more fun in Albay..... Dios mabalos po!

Bicolano Man

Blog Admin, Jan 11, 2012

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Gov. Salceda, National President, Reg. Development Council

Photo courtesy of Ritchie Merjilla Asagra

It's More Fun in Albay blog congratulates and salutes Gov Jose Salceda for being chosen as the national presidento of Regional Development Council..... Congratulations, Gov. Joey.  Definitely more FUN in Albay!!!

CALL TO PHOTOS by Gov Jose Salceda

 CALL TO PHOTOS (not photocopy or copycat)

Bubon, bubon, bubon (Bicol-French yan for well, well, well).

We are launching our “It is more fun in Albay” advertising campaign with Cagsawa Festival 2012. Estimated time of publication in Inquirer/Philstar will be on Jan. 18.

The table is now open for nomination (este submission) of photos to the first of bimonthly tourism advertisement of the Provincial Government of Albay.

SIMPLE RULES

1. Subject will be Cagsawa (which naturally includes Mayon Volcano and its lava fronts), Cagsawa Festival or anything about Daraga, its unique and exciting attributes/activities and its people and community.
2. Submission deadline: Jan 15 11:59pm
3. Watermarking is optional, but preferred . We may ask photographer to adjust the font and positioning of the watermark if chosen for publication.
4. Caption is optional, but we reserve right to put our own caption on the published photo
5. Posting on my wall is optional, but preferred. Public response to your photos could help in the selection.
6. Photocredit in the ad-copy and its reputational impact on your stature as artist, the opportunity to share your moment and talent to the rest of the world, and the sense of fulfillment in contributing to Albay tourism and the perpetual gratitude of Albayanos are your “only” benefits.
7. A creative team will be consulted in making our final selection.
8. No one is disqualified or otherwise prequalified.

The public may dance.

The next dance piece (este, ad) will be on Feb. 2 and the subject for photo competition will be posted here on Jan. 16. Ihanda na po ninyo ang mga Magayon Festival photos nindo because we will definitely have a pre-festival marketing campaign.