The flowers knew exactly the best time to appear. I n the church grounds of Bulusan Saint James the Greater Parish grounds, blooming 'kandas' exude a sense of celebration and zest to the surroundings. Its understated beauty underscores though the solemnity of the 'Kamahalan', Holy week in Bulusan. It is during these summer vacation months that the kanda flowers profusely.
Others may call the flowering tree with other names. But in Bulusan, we simply call these flowers as kanda. Our favorite since we were little were those plain white variety standing in the backyard of our playmate in Poblacion Central. It's gone now.
Photo by Alma P. Gamil
Bulusan, Sorsogon, Philippines
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