MANILA CARNIVALS 1908-1939
Tuesday, January 26, 2010

103. Fantasmagoria on Wheels: CARNIVAL FLOATS, I

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Of the scheduled Carnival attractions, the “Gran Paradas” (Grand Parades) stood out for sheer spectacle and visual bravura, as they featur...

102. SULTANA DEL PASIG and other Minor Majesties

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The Queen of the Manila Carnival and her retinue of princesses were not the only official royalties of the annual national fair. Local muse...

101. THE MUSIC OF THE CARNIVAL

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Music was an integral part of the Carnival festivities—setting the mood, heightening the ambiance and providing great public entertainment. ...
Monday, January 18, 2010

100. Badges of Honor: MANILA CARNIVAL MEDALS

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The Manila Carnival, being a national event full of sponsored activities, athletic competitions and other contests, warranted the productio...
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Monday, January 4, 2010

99. On the Carnival Runway: FANCY DRESS AND COSTUME CONTESTS

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The Carnival beauties, the majestic floats and the spectacular foreworks and light displays were not just the visual stunners that drew crow...
Sunday, January 3, 2010

98.Advancing an American Agenda: HEALTH AND SANITATION

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American colonial scientists and doctors, after being exposed to the hazards of a tropical climate, came to view the Filipinos as a contamin...

97.Advancing an American Agenda: SPORTS AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION

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In revamping the educational system of the country, competitive sports and physical exercise programs were major integrations into the curri...
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