If someone ask you what you think of Siargao I am pretty sure that you'd mention of skinny clad women in their two piece, of surfers with washboard abdomen to die for, perfect tropical paradise of white sand beach and torquise water and of iconic structures like below. But have you ever thought of the art that's flourishing in this island?
Yes, the street art in this place are something to look forward to. As they depict the carefree life of residents. They will just blow you away that you'd just have to take time taking pictures with it as backdraft.
From this art you'd know coconut grews in every inch of this place. FYI It's also called tree or life as everything is utilised by man. I just love the color combination and the technique used in this art.
From this visual work you'd know that it's also surrounded by ocean and it plays a huge part in their life as well. The economy of this island depends most in tons of tourist visiting it's pristine white sand beaches and the big strong waves excellent for surfing.
Third painting would give you a colorful vibe about surfing which the place is very famous for. Tagged as a surfing capital you'd wonder if everyone here is an adept surfer. In my short stay they are willing to teach you as long as youre able to follow instructions of lie flat, stand slowly and maintain balance while the wave surf in. The imagery of surfer smoothly gliding the wave will take your breath away.
Siargao is very very clean. They are strong in maintaining the coastal environment that their economy mostly depends on. No plastic garbage bag as a policy. Sadly, because of the influx of foreigners the price is soaring high.
Pinoys are more inclide to favor white skin over brown and black ones. But here in Siargao, the tan sun kissed skin is well appreciated by foreigners that they tan themselves out in the sun. This somehow has an impact on Filipinos who are now slowly loving their skin to shy away from whiteners. It's a good thing as everyone should learn to love her body contour and skin shade because everyone is beautiful.
So I hope when you get here you take time to appreciate the imagery in the highway or the facade of the building. There are stories in each picture and a talent to appreciate there
I used my OPPO A37f smart phone to capture these