GUAGUA, Pampanga \u2014 Award-winning photographer and artist Ruston Banal won the third prize in the Sony World Photography Awards 2013 where he bested 44 entries from all over the world in the contest\u2019s culture category.<\/p>\n
Banal is set to receive the award in London on April 25.<\/p>\n
Banal won through his entry \u201cRitual Dance of Kuraldal,\u201d which depicts the ritualistic merrymaking on Betis during a local feast day which includes frenzied dancing and splashing water on the streets. The tradition is said to be of pre-Spanish origin and have blended into the folk Catholicism ritual of the area.<\/p>\n
Banal\u2019s photo will be shown digitally as part of the 2013 Sony World Photography Awards Exhibition to be held at Somerset House, London, United Kingdom from April 26 to May 12.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis award is something that I offer to my hometown, as homage to its rich cultural heritage and tradition,\u201d Banal added.<\/p>\n
Banal is a graduate of Fine Arts (magna cum laude) from the University of the Philippines Diliman with a major in Art History and Minor in Painting, He went home to Betis in 2006 and has been staying there for good because of Kapampangan cultural advocacies where he has a great passion.<\/p>\n
Banal was a lecturer of Art History and Theory at the De La Salle University (CSB Design Foundation). He also holds teaching stints at the University of the East College of Fine Arts and Ateneo de Manila University.<\/p>\n
His recent photo award was from the 2007\u2019s Philippine Airlines Photo Contest and his Kuraldal series was placed as “Photo of the Month” by the Federation of Philippine Photographers Cup.<\/p>\n
http:\/\/www.sunstar.com.ph\/pampanga\/local-news\/2013\/03\/21\/kapampangan-wins-london-based-photography-tilt-274123<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Private resort near Manila is highly recommended for families with children to relax and unwind.\u00a0 This hotel in Clark is a frequently visited place for family bonding also.<\/strong><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n This private resort in Pampanga is a popular beach hotel in North Luzon for company outings, team building and family retreats also.\u00a0 It is one of the few private places where guests can enjoy a stress free lifestyle in a tranquil and peaceful environment that offers a calming effect for those visitors from Manila stressed out from work.\u00a0 Clearwater is one of the best hotels in Clark.\u00a0 This resort in Pampanga is a very popular venue for rest and relaxation especially for golfers after a round of golf at one of the best golf courses near Manila.\u00a0\u00a0 Clark is home to some of the best golf courses in Pampanga and guests staying in one of the good resorts in Clark can make arrangements to have a round of golf nearby.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Residents of Manila travel out of town to the north in search for nice private resort in Pampanga.\u00a0 Highly recommended lodging in Clark Philippines, Lake House at Clearwater Resort.\u00a0 These rooms offer a beautiful view of the famous lake in Clark Philippines, a peaceful and tranquil ambience that supports a leisure lifestyle with no stress and abundant calming effects that visitors from Manila stressed out from work really prefer.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Residents of Manila and other crowded cities in Pampanga like Angeles City and San Fernando travel to Clark to enjoy a peaceful day in Clearwater Resort and Country Club for their birthdays.\u00a0 Here in this well known resort in Pampanga, families and friends gather to celebrate a birthday while relaxing and enjoying a stress-free day in the outdoors, by the lake or among the large trees in the picnic grounds of this popular hotel in Clark Pampanga.\u00a0\u00a0 Parents and adults are not the only ones who enjoy the clean and safe outdoor facilities of this highly recommended resort in Clark Pampanga.\u00a0 Children have fun with the outdoor facilities, the beach, the water sports, the kayak and rowboats and also the bikes and air-soft guns too.\u00a0 Here in this peaceful lake and beach resort in Pampanga, guests enjoy a memorable day while attending a birthday celebration.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n A good treat for holidays and a good place to unwind in the Philippines can be a trip to Clark Pampanga.\u00a0 Visitors to Angeles City and Clark Subic can unwind and relax in the best resort in Pampanga Clearwater in Clark Philippines, a frequently visited hotel near Angeles City where kids can enjoy themselves playing in the safe and clean outdoor facilities.\u00a0 Tourists looking for a place to go in Pampanga and holiday destinations in the Philippines highly recommend a day trip to this private resort in Clark Pampanga Philippines, the best hotel in Clark, a place with beautiful and peaceful ambience where guests can relax and unwind in safety.\u00a0\u00a0 Clearwater is generally regarded as the best hotel in Clark Pampanga and tourists traveling with children cannot agree with this more, as kids really love the safe and clean outdoor facilities of this private resort in Pampanga.\u00a0 Manila residents, local and foreign tourists visiting Pampanga Angeles City Clark Philippines frequently visit the famous lake of Clark Freeport to enjoy the peace and quiet outdoor facilities of this resort in Angeles City Clark Subic.\u00a0 Families with children organize reunion and retreat in the famous Clearwater Resort and Country Club, well recognized as the best hotel in Pampanga and a good deluxe resort to enjoy outdoor activities in a safe and secured place inside Clark Philippines.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Quiet place for rest and relaxation near Manila, in Subic, Angeles City Pampanga and Clark Philippines is something that residents of Manila travelling to the north for a short getaway are looking for.\u00a0 Golf is one of the most popular sports in Clark Philippines because here one can find some of the best golf courses in Pampanga.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Many visitors travelling to Clark for a short getaway from Manila to unwind and relax away from the city are pleasantly surprised to find a nice beach with white sand in Pampanga.\u00a0 A number of weddings took place around this area which is called the Discovery Cove of Clearwater Resort.\u00a0 Beach ceremony takes place on the white sand and the outdoor garden reception is held for 100 to 500 in the lawn areas just meters away.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n A small swimming pool and a swimming lagoon are attached to the beach.\u00a0 Together, these swim spots make for a complete day in the waters for all members of a family.\u00a0 Near the beach and pools are the Lakeside Lodges which are among the highly recommended lodgings and hotel accommodation in Clearwater Resort.\u00a0 Visitors to Angeles City, Pampanga, Clark Philippines frequently visit this resort to enjoy the beach and swimming pools.\u00a0 Many spend the night to enjoy the ambience of the resort some more.\u00a0 Clearwater is well regarded among frequent visitors to Clark as one of the best resorts in Pampanga.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n For inquiries and bookings, <a href=”http:\/\/www.clearwaterphilippines.com\/contact\/index.html”>Please click here to contact Clearwater Resort for inquiries and reservations now<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <strong> Clearwater Resort and Country Club, Clark Pampanga <\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n Creekside Road near Centennial Expo,<\/p>\n Clark Freeport, Pampanga Philippines 2023<\/p>\n (045) 889-5151 0917-520-4403\u00a0 0922-870-5177<\/p>\n Joanne or Jeremy or Loydha<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <strong>Getting to this lake and beach resort in Pampanga Angeles City Clark Philippines<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <em>After entering Clark Freeport from Dau and Angeles City, proceed straight along the main highway MA Roxas, passing the stand-along wine shop called Clark Wine Center on the right, continue to bear right making no turns at all, go past Mimosa Leisure Estate on the opposite side of the road, one will hit a major intersection.\u00a0 Go straight and the road becomes Creekside Road.\u00a0 YATS Clearwater Resort and Country Club is on the right just 200m down. <\/em><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Family Bonding by the famous lake of Clark Pampanga<\/p><\/div>\n <\/p>\n <strong><a href=”http:\/\/www.ClearwaterPhilippines.com”>http:\/\/www.ClearwaterPhilippines.com<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <strong>Manila Sales Office<\/strong><\/p>\n <em>3003C East Tower, Phil Stock Exchange Center,<\/p>\n Exchange Rd Ortigas Metro Manila, Philippines 1605<\/em><\/p>\n (632) 637-5019\u00a0\u00a0 0917-520-4393\u00a0 Rea or Chay<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Email:\u00a0\u00a0 Inquiry@ClearwaterPhilippines.com<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=qngtcg4mmRw<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <strong><a href=”http:\/\/www.clearwaterphilippines.com\/booking\/make-reservation.html<\/a>“>Please click here to contact Clearwater Resort to reserve a venue for your upcoming event now<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Wedding couples looking for wedding reception venues and beach wedding venues can log on to this Philippines Wedding Venue web site for free information and assistance:<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <a href=”http:\/\/www.PhilippinesWeddingVenue.com”>http:\/\/www.PhilippinesWeddingVenue.com<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n While in Clark, it might be a good idea to enjoy an evening of wine-and-dine in the fine dining Yats Restaurant and Wine Bar that features an award winning 2700-line wine list.\u00a0 It is located in Mimosa Leisure Estate of Clark Freeport Zone.\u00a0 For more information, visit <a href=”http:\/\/www.YatsRestaurant.com”>http:\/\/www.YatsRestaurant.com<\/a<\/a>><\/p>\n <\/p>\n YATS Leisure Philippines is a developer and operator of clubs, resorts and high-class restaurants and wine shops in Clark Angeles Philippines\u00a0 <a href=”http:\/\/www.YatsLeisure.com”>http:\/\/www.YatsLeisure.com<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n While in Clark, one might as well add to the itinerary a visit to the famous Clark Wine Center, the largest wine shop in Philippines which offers over 2000 selections of fine vintage wine from all wine regions, vintages spanning over 50 years covering all price ranges.<\/p>\n <a href=”http:\/\/www.ClarkWineCenter.com”>http:\/\/www.ClarkWineCenter.com<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Looking for famous tourists spots, places to visit and see, relax and unwind in Clark, Pampanga, Philippines?\u00a0 You may want to check out these sites also:<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <a href=”http:\/\/www.LondonPubClark.com”>http:\/\/www.LondonPubClark.com<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <a href=”http:\/\/www.HotelClarkPhilippines.com”>http:\/\/www.HotelClarkPhilippines.com<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <a href=”http:\/\/www.ClarkPhilippines.com”>http:\/\/www.ClarkPhilippines.com<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <a href=”http:\/\/www.YatsWineCellars.com”>http:\/\/www.YatsWineCellars.com<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n