Category Archives: Philippines

Travel Tales of Mogpog 4: More on Masks

Posted on January 20, 2012 by Trish

We’ve been making masks for thousands of years. Why?  Masks conceal, but they also reveal, transform and share – they are metaphors. Our minds are made of metaphors. In this fourth Tale of Mogpog, the town in the Philippines where … Continue reading →

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Travel Tales of Mogpog 3: Behind the Mask

Posted on December 29, 2011 by Trish

What lies behind the masks of Mogpog? It was me behind this one; carved for me to wear as a penance during Moryonan – the Easter week re-enactment of the Longinus legend. If you have been following these tales, you … Continue reading →

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Travel Tales of Mogpog 2

Posted on December 19, 2011 by Trish

This second tale of Mogpog, the setting of travel ebook, Masks of the Moryons, is about a very important section of society – women. Women can be Moryons, too; masks with feminine features are carved especially for them. “Society Ladies … Continue reading →

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Travel Tales of Mogpog 1

Posted on December 14, 2011 by Trish

Yes, there really is a town called Mogpog.  Mabuhay! – Welcome! Mogpog, on the Island of Marinduque in the Philippines, is where Masks of the Moryons is set. It is the only place in the Philippines (or anywhere else for … Continue reading →

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5 Things I learnt as an E-book Author: Masks of the Moryons

Posted on December 2, 2011 by Trish

”Wow! Oh wow!” That’s what my publisher said when he saw the illustrations for my ‘BiteSize Travel’ e-book, Masks of the Moryons. It’s released today and I want to share with you the active learning process it has been for … Continue reading →

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