Written and photographed by Jonathan Lim
Considered as one of the earliest inhabitants of the Philippines, the Ati community has a population of about three hundred people. We spent the afternoon with them learning about their history, traditions and way of life. While I should have been in session - I played with the children, met the old folks and familiarized myself with the place.
A welcome sign they made for us.
Sometimes a photograph isn't about what shows at the end.
One of the village elders who welcomed us warmly.
The women pluck out each others' white hair.
This boy was overly keen on being photographed.
A man prepares bamboo for the construction of a house.
The kids enjoyed playing 'touch the sky'.
A bottle of Coca-cola that they enjoyed far more than I did.
Spent the afternoon with these boys as the session was taking place.
When a jeepney turns into a playground.
A girl buys candy from a sari-sari store in the village.
This girl had the widest smile, and she enjoyed being in front of the camera.
Made me think about how fast we all grow.
Sending their goodbyes.
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Jon is a double major in Journalism and International studies, Jonathan drinks tea religiously, reads extensively, travels whenever an opportunity presents itself, and teaches the drums at a music academy in his home island of Penang. In 2011, he founded Project 9.30 - an online platform for budding artists to share their work, converge and collaborate.
Jon is a double major in Journalism and International studies, Jonathan drinks tea religiously, reads extensively, travels whenever an opportunity presents itself, and teaches the drums at a music academy in his home island of Penang. In 2011, he founded Project 9.30 - an online platform for budding artists to share their work, converge and collaborate.
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