The Philippines has been colonized by different countries; having said that, most of us would think that the definition of beauty is showcasing a pointed nose, gorgeous smile, tantalizing eyes, amazing cheekbone, fair complexion, and broad shoulders, it has vital statistics of 36-24-36, and at least five feet and seven inches tall. If you’re aiming for a Miss Universe, Miss World, Miss International, Bb. Pilipinas and other modelling titles then you need those qualities. But remember, beauty never ends with those titles!
In 2006, I tried joining a gay pageant just to experience and feel the uniqueness of being on stage, showcasing my exotic beauty, stunning smile, long-leg-redness, talent, and intelligence to thousands of people. Having such qualities, judges still did not place me as one of the winners; I still consider that as an awesome experience. It proved that “beauty never ends up getting a beauty title.”
Another definition of beauty is being appreciative of simple things. Six years after the pageant, I was working in a BPO company and was introduced to mountaineering by my friends. I thought I was already happy with my life with my career-boosting. But I just discovered that I became even happier when I experienced living with the locals in the mountains and surrounded by the untouched beauty of nature. It was indeed a life-changing experience!
The beauty of Buscalan, Kalinga
Tribes in the Philippines have their own signature, like the But-but Tribe in Buscalan, Kalinga. This province is the home of the oldest Tattoo artist in the world, who uses a primitive way of tattooing; her name is Whang Od. During her early years, tattoos symbolized power and beauty. This proves that anyone, regardless of generation, can also be beautiful.
The photo above was taken from Mt. Mantalingajan in Rizal, Palawan. Residing on this mountain are the members of the Tau't Bato tribe. As you can see, they do not have the qualities I mentioned above, but they are still beautiful and have their own uniqueness, the same as the Aetas of Zambales (photo below).
Beauty applies to everyone, regardless of gender, race, culture, color, and physical quality. Beauty is being able to represent and being proud of your own well-being; that’s the reason why most of the time, we hear others say these lines: “Beauty is in the eyes of the holder,” “Simplicity is Beauty,” and “Beauty should start from within.” Having said that, as part of our social responsibility, we should inspire other people to accept who they are and be proud of themselves.
Now, it’s time to take photo of you and be proud for whatever The Creator gave us.
Make sure to avoid using deep filters for others to appreciate.
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