Traditional Relaxation Massage " Hilot "

Today I had a massage at the spa in the shopping mall.

The spa is " Spa Signiture ".

A name of the massage is Hilot.

Hilot is a traditional relaxation massage in the Philippines.

At first, I heard that a national qualification is necessary to become a Hilot therapist.

But today's therapist didn't have it.

Therefore I need to search about it in more detail.

Getting back on track, the Hilot that I had today is nice.

The therapist was very good.

She does this job for 6 years.

I thought I want to bring her to Japan if I can.

Passion of Christ

Today is the Holyweek in the Philippines.

I saw a religious event.

Today's ritual is the ultimate way to mourn the passion of Christ.

 

Some people are scratched on his back with a shaver.

 

 

They hurt their own back with a tool.

 

Someone carry a heavy cross on the back.

 

 

 

 

In the climax, there is three cross on the hill simulating the hill of Gorgoda.

 

 

 

There people are crucified on each cross.

 

 

 

I was lucky thant I could see a precious ritual only once a year.

More Crying

I had a speaking test in my 1 on 1 class.

That was to speak about the movie below.

・・・

I cried.

I could not speak at all.

So my speaking test failed.

Daddy is so happy to have such a daughter.

The daughter is so happy to have such a father.

I think they are happy with each other.

Haircut Price in the Philippines

I have not ever been to the barber in the Philippines.

Because I am a little afraid to go there.

My classmate who go to the barber said to me, " My barber is 60 PHP. ( about 140 yen )"

Wow ! Vey cheap !

But I was more surprised, the barber which my teacher go to is 30 PHP. ( about 70 yen )

Oh My God !

The barber is one-fiftyth price compared to where I went in Japan.

Bask in the sun

I spent my dormitory today.

There is a pool in front of the dormitory.

I basked in the sun beside the pool.

And then I played swimming shortly.

Now my face and shoulers are a little sore from much sun burn.

I must care my skin.