The Urban Roamer found itself one Saturday (April 11 to be precise) at the area of Bonifacio Global City for some personal matters. So it was a pleasant surprise to see not one, but two events happening that day in the area, particularly at the area of Bonifacio High Street. So what else to do than to check them both out eh? Read on for more. VINYL DAY: FILLING MUSICAL APPETITES IN A CLASSIC WAY The Bonifacio High Street ampitheater area was the venue for an annual event called Vinyl Day, a day filled with music courtesy of the live acts as well as that in the records being sold…to be specific…
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Manila International Auto Show 2015
It’s that time of the year once again as car enthusiasts in the city are going to the World Trade Center Manila for the Manila International Auto Show, (MIAS) which is now on its 10th anniversary. As to be expected from this event, MIAS 2015 showcases the latest in the local automotive scene: the trends, technologies, not to mention some of the newest models of vehicles fresh off the assembly line being unveiled by some of the leading automobile companies in the country.
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A Photography Party and an Art Fair in a Park: A Recap of Last Weekend’s Events
Last weekend was a busy one as far as events were concerned with two of the most highly-anticipated annual events happening in the city. The Urban Roamer was not one to miss checking out those two events as these events are about some of the things that are close to this roamer’s heart. More about these events and the highlights after the break.
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Saint Patrick’s Day in the City: A Bit of Ireland at Murphy’s
For Irish blokes around the world, there’s no better occasion to celebrate their Irish heritage than Saint Patrick’s Day. Essentially a Catholic feast day (given the majority of the Irish belong to this particular faith) honoring the missionary who helped bring Christianity to Ireland, St. Patrick’s Day evolved into becoming an Irish celebration that we know today, one filled with grand parades, themes of greens and clovers all over, and of course, lots of alcohol consumption, despite the fact that this holiday falls within the Lenten Season. (the Catholic Church actually has made an exception such that abstinence from alcohol is lifted for that day) Even non-Irish fellas can’t help but be enamored…