All of the photos below are courtesy of Mr. Johnny Lee. These were taken from his Facebook account. Thanks again Mr. Lee. You may click on the image to enlarge it.
The photos were taken during the streetdance competition of the Agal-Agal or Seaweed Festival of Tawi-Tawi. Every municipality participated in the said event.
The world (perhaps not entirely) is celebrating Eidl Fitr today, September 20, 2009.
Tawi-Tawi is also celebrating today. So, I wish you all a happy and blessed Eidl Fitr. May all our sacrifices be accepted by the almighty Allah.
It is a common tradition among Tausugs, Samas, and Badjaos to give money to little kids and poor who come to their houses during this time. There are also lots of food.
After long time of sacrifice in Ramadhan, people will celebrate today. So, if you are in Tawi-Tawi now, you are very lucky. ;) Better get ready and visit friends and relatives. Take Care.
Bongao is the commercial town of Tawi-Tawi. During Ramadhan, everybody is busy. The Tabuh or market is the busiest of all in Bongao.
People from around the town goes to tabuh to buy Tausug and SamaConfectioneries, fruits, vegetables, etc. You will find every confectionery at the tabuh during Ramadhan starting 3 o'clock in the afternoon until about 6 o'clock.
These photos are just some of the scenes you will find if you go to Bongao Market during the month of Ramadhan.
September is a very special day for Tawi-Tawi. It is when the said province was founded. To be precise, it was on September 27.
This year is the 36th Kamahardikaan sin Tawi-Tawi.
It has been a tradition for the province to celebrate annually.
For two years now, the celebration have not been that fun because of the month of Ramadhan. But this year, it is expected to be just like what the previous years have been.
There will be lots of programs for the last week of September. These includes the Budjang Tawi-Tawi 2009 and the Pagbanding sin Kakaingat Magkalang Ha Tawi-Tawi.
There will be ball games, and the Governor's Cup on shooting, etc.
