Hi there Radio Tamaraw listeners!

This week we had Violi Calvert on the show speak about the sport of handball and her involvement in its growth and development in Australia. She also spoke about her son, Bevan Calvert, and his efforts on national and international levels. It was exciting to hear that Filipinos were reaching in to areas of sport the are in its early stages.

Thank you again for tuning in and listening to this week's show and make sure you tune in again to Radio Tamaraw at 89.3fm 2GLF.

Alisha

Here are a few pictures from this week's show with our guests Violi Calvert and Nilda Carpo.

Tita Cora, Tita Nilda, Tita Violi and Tito Jhun

Tita Cora, Tita Nilda, Tita Violi and Tito Jhun

Devotion

The Oxford Dictionary defines the word 'Devotion' as "love, loyalty, or enthusiasm for a person or activity". The Philippines' biggest religious and cultural devotions are The Black Nazarene of Quiapo and The Sinulog Festival.

Procession of The Santo Niño through Cebu City

However I should clarify that during these processions Filipinos are not lining the streets in an orderly fashion, rather they are literally pilling on top of one another without consideration of their surroundings, squashed up uncomfortably against one another like a tight fitting shoe.

Procession of The Black Nazarene through the streets of Quiapo

However I should clarify that during these processions Filipinos are not lining the streets in an orderly fashion, rather they are literally pilling on top of one another without consideration of their surroundings, squashed up uncomfortably against one another like a tight fitting shoe.

The Black Nazarene of Quiapo 

Viva! Pit Señor!

Devotions to religious icons can be a difficult concept to understand but for the people who put themselves in such circumstances it is at the core of their being, it helps them get through the highs and lows of their life, it is their way of giving thanks to God. It is clear that in the Philippines culture and religion go hand in hand.

Alisha

First show of the year!

Welcome back to the first show of 2012!

This week we discussed the topic of New Year's resolutions and which were the most popular such as losing weight, quitting habits such as smoking and drinking, to get out of financial debt, to spend more time with family and friends and so on.

We here at Radio Tamaraw would love to know what your resolving this year, you can make comment at the end of this post by clicking the comment link or by emailing us at radiotamaraw@gmail.com and we mention this in our upcoming show.

We hope to hear from you soon and that you tune in again to Radio Tamaraw at 89.3fm 2GLF.

Alisha