China; A Short Story

Leaving in Manila to fly to China is a bit of a really exciting experience. Seeing a foreign place like this part of asia is a cherishable memory.
During those days, I really tried so hard convincing myself that I am not in Philippines(:D), I can't help it. In Shaoxing, for me it's like I am in Makati City, Philippines..with the streets..and buildings.except for the bike lane..and female bikers that I really liked a lot. :p

I started believing when we're already introduced to many kind chinese people, the students/volunteers..teachers and etc..and of course we have to adjust and learn from their cultures..spoon and fork/sforks we're not available.. ;)

During the rehearsals and competition, I learned that people in different races are quite interesting and I see that they find us the same. Filipinos are known by the different people from different continents as a great singers and performers, they even enumerated some of the choirs that they've known like the Madgrigal Singers, San Miguel Master Chorale and etc.

Here's the thing :D I was shocked because I didnt know lots of people who are World Choir Enthusiast really die to get pictures of World Choir participants. Ive known like..a father, a grandpa, a daughter, an uncle whhoaaaah..who grabbed me for a picture taking. Same thing happened to thousands of world choir participants. That was the first time I was able to get to smile a lot..a sincere one even though i feel so filthy already, I feel heavy sweats in my back and the heat of the sun directly to my face and arms..and people will say hi, introduce themselves, say nice things..and appreciate the performance of the group. It's an amazing experience..

I have known many people and have met new friends because of this event. I love the World Choir Games..the excitement, tension, support, friendship, and challenge are unfogetable.


And when we went to Shanghai that's another good story to tell.
I feel so much that I am sooo in China! :p
Nice place, challenging walks, Filipino community/people we've met along the way and great spots!