Attractiveness of the Philippines 菲律賓的吸引力

When I was in the Philippines, I was able to meet with the Filipinos much closer than I could than in Hong Kong. I realized more how friendly and kind they are. Even the strangers that I saw the first time were very approachable and easy to become friends. The children were constantly smiling and so natural in front of my camera. They were truly beautiful people. I visited an elementary school in Maragubdub. The children treasured the coloured pencils that were given to them. They even used them immediately!

接觸菲律賓當地的大大小小，遠比從前在香港更多更近，就更認識他們的友善、親切。即使不是自己所認識的，就算第一次探訪，在街上碰見，大部分都是平易近人，很容易看見他們的吸引力。孩子們的笑容，在鏡頭前的「自然」，實在美麗！探望Antique 省的Maragubdub 村的小學，就算只是一枝顏色筆，他們也珍惜，即時試用，還交換使用！

Words & Photos: Violin Chan
Maragubdub, Philippines. October 29, 2018

Travelling to India Again

再次出發到印度！今次會進發更多新地區。出發前想像著鄉村的情況，婦女的卑微，孩童的需要，為未認識的人，流起眼淚。然而在心靈中，在人性的感情中，他們不遙遠。他們的需要，他們的寒酸，刺痛我的心！

翻看舊照片，溫習著他們的需要，預備上路。在心靈中，在禱告裡，在我的心思意念中，想念他們。

I am visiting India again! This time I will be travelling to new places. Before I depart, I cried upon thinking of the conditions of the village, the lowly status of the women, and the needs of the children. They have never been far from my thoughts and feelings. Their needs and poverty cuts my heart! Looking at these old photos, recalling their needs, helped me to prepare for this journey. In my spirit and in prayers, I can’t help but to think of them.

Words & Photos: Violin Chan
English Translation: Joe Lee

2019 Calendar

Time really flies! There are just less than 2 months left until the new year 2019. Please support the charity services of Light and Love Home by purchasing the “Let the Children Smile” calendar. All the photos in this calendar were taken during our trips to various countries including Nepal, Myanmar, Zambia, South Africa, India, Madagascar and the Philippines. Your support will help create more smiles.

Chinese version is available in Hong Kong and the English version is available in Canada.