Images of Simbang Gabi is a photo project I undertook on Decemeber 16-24, 2008. My aim is to photograph (or document) interesting people, things, events that happen during the celebration of Simbang Gabi. The following photos were taken in San Bartolome Church Malabon, La Purisima Concepcion Church Malabon, Sta. Cruz Church Malabon, and Divine Lady of Grace Church Caloocan.
Technical info: 50mm 1.8 lens, ISO 1600, Nikon D80

Back in the old days, when the only means of entertainment is the Nintendo Family Computer, the Betamax and all sorts of physical activities like habulan, siato, tumbang preso, luksong tinik, etc. The one thing most of the kids my age look forward to is the Perya (Carnival). Every Christmas and Fiesta, me and my friends would visit the local plaza on a daily basis and spend our evening inside the Perya.

Now, looking back, the place is not the same. In a way it has become sad. Yes there are still happy faces, but, by walking around and spending time with the place again, I can tell that it has lost something…