Carabao Painting Fashion Show

 

What is our national animal?

 

CARABAO (asian water buffalo) is the Philippines National Animal (ang pambansang hayop).

Traditionally, carabao plays a vital role in farming activities, an important draught-animal in the rice fields.   I, myself have witnessed that, I grew up observing, taking care and even talking to our very own carabao when I was a kid.  I observed that carabaos have their own way of soothing their bodies from a tiring day of work at the field,they love to rest in a place of water and mud.

 

A quick glance at a carabao gives you an idea that this is the most hardworking creature in the animal kingdom.

 

I have witnessed a different kind of fashion show.  Each community (baranggay) painted a chosen carabao and with a escort walk like a real model. 

 

One of the judges is our very own Madame Imelda Marcos (wife of the late President Ferdinand Marcos who was also an Ilocano).  She ceded with a mollifying remarks that her heart is very close to the Ilocanos and that she loves the Ilocanos so much.

 

Now, are you ready to gawk and yawp? (",)

 

Have fun!(",)

 

                      PHOTOGRAPHED BY ALITTELTHINGCALLEDRAGSAK, MAY 2013

                      ILOCOS NORTE, PHILIPPINES

                   Learn from a carabao, a hardworking, humble and simple animal yet it makes a difference in the lives of the common people and for the prosperity of our economy.

 

Next time you see a carabao, give a pat, take a photo and say thank you. (",)