“The rich people not only had all the money, they had all the chance to get more; they had all the know-ledge and the power, and so the poor man was down, and he had to stay down.” One of the main characteristics of the jungle is that the powerful (the rich) is powerful thanks to the weak (the poor); the law of the jungle, the law of the strongest. Upton Sinclair calls “The Jungle” the socio-economic reality that the city of Chicago is going through at the beginning of the 20th century. In the…
The city of Florence has the Palazzo Vecchio as a symbol of power but also as a source of Roman ruins and Renaissance chambers and paintings. Construction on the fortress-like building began in 1299, designed by Arnolfo di Cambio, above the ruins of the Uberti Ghibelline towers and ancient theater of Florentia, the Roman colony. (Fulceri, Elena) The Palazzo Vecchio began as the official home of the Priors, chief magistrates, and the Gonfaloniere, governing body of the Republic. Ruling Florence…
Historically Paris finds a new art scene after the war which is incorporated into the set, narrative, and ballet. Within in the story there are three ballets, one at the beginning reflecting Paris after tragedy; a panorama of dark streets with breadlines. The second concluding act I, is to Gershwin’s second rhapsody and connects the charterers’ narratives together. The largest is the finale piece. They wanted to ballet to be a part of the narrative and made it a collaborative effort between the…
front of you. Life doesn’t work this way though. There is not just one thing going on in front of you and that’s it. There are things behind you and to the side of you. The picture only captures what is in front of you. It is not until you take a panorama that you can capture the 360 degree view of an event. The danger of a single story is like the single snapshot. There is no information on what is going on behind the scenes. The Bluest Eye illustrates the danger of a single story by showing…
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As the second biggest country in the world, Canada has countless of attractions to offer. From cities with rich cultural history to natural wonders that will mesmerize your eyes, the country is a paradise for backpacker who is seeking for adventure. Here are the compelling reasons to visit Canada. Feel the Thrill Niagara Falls Niagara Falls is one of the biggest falls in the world and its beauty has seduced millions of tourists each year. These gigantic falls drop around 57 meters. This is the…
Havana was also famous for its 'Creollo' cuisine. Dishes such as black beans, old clothes, Congrí (black beans and rice) with roast pork, cassava with mojo, ajiaco or desserts such as fritters, guava shells, 'Coquitos' (coconut balls) or 'Pan de Gloria' (Glory Bread) were a treat for both visitors and locals. And their drinks, 'Mojitos', 'Daiquiris', 'Piña Coladas' and other cocktails, such as those prepared in the legendary 'Bodeguita de El Medio', were world- renowned. Owing to its nightlife,…
A Ribbon Chapel of unprecedented composition can be found in the garden of the resort hotel “Bella Vista Sakaigahama,” in Onomichi Hiroshima. Designed by Hiroshi Nakamura & NAP Architects and constructed in 2013, this freestanding building rises helically through two entwining spiral stairways to architecturally embody the act of marriage in pure form. They cross paths at several points to provide support for one another, conjuring Luce Irigaray’s theory “Mucous of the Carnal”, whereby a…
Ang Probinsyano The King of Philippine Teleserye brings to life one of the most unforgettable screen-to-television stories in movie history, Coco Martin is Ador/Cardo brings to life Fernando Poe Jr.’s Ang Probinsyano. ABS-CBN and Dreamscape Entertainment Television’s TV presents a modern adaptation of one the country’s movies classics Ang Probinsyano which airs from Mondays to Fridays after TV Patrol at Primetime Bida. Ang Probinsyano is a fitting tribute to the King of Philippine Movies,…
snowcapped mountains right in front of us. We were surrounded by various peaks of Annapurna Massif as well as other mountains like Gandharvachuli and Machapuchhre. Everybody picked a place at the side of the Annapurna glacier and got soaked in the panorama of those magnificent peaks of the Annapurna…