The average Filipino height, of ages 18 and above, for male is 5 feet 4 inches while for female it is 5 feet flat. One weekend, I happened to be in this exhibit of bonsai trees in the nearby shopping mall in my place. The event was titled “The Living Art of Bonsai”. The art of bonsai making is truly marvelous. Seeing these alive small trees is an amazing wonder, and so I can’t keep myself but take photos of them in every angle possible. From these experience is where I’ve seen a strong resemblance of a bonsai tree’s life to the life of the common Filipinos, hence this post. First, have a look on some of the wonderful photos of bonsai I captured. Filipinos Features that Matters This blog is about the story of the Filipino people, about us being smaller in terms of height and size compared to our neighboring countries and the rest of the world, and our resilience to adversities despite of that. If you’re not a Filipino, you may have a friend, colleague or neighbor who’s...
This Noriel Panganiban's blog campaign project for positive changes in the Philippines - the Filipinos, its beautiful places, diverse cultures, unique traditions, systems in the society and way of life. Thru articles, photos and educational portal (www.knowriel.org), Noriel wants to bring inspiration to everyone and encouragement to all Filipinos all over the world to help the Philippines become a better nation.