Last Sunday, we went to Sitio Lumbia in Barangay Limon Norte, Looc, Romblon to celebrate my uncles birthday that happened a day earlier. We were supposed to visit the famous Lumbia Falls, one of Looc, Romblon’s popular tourist attraction. Since time haven’t permitted us and the tiring journey uphill, we decided to take the pool. Lumbia Pool Resort as what we call it. The pool get its waters from the falls channeled down through man-made constructed irrigation. The pool is replenished every time and excess water goes through the rice fields beside the resort for irrigation.

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I was lucky enough to arrive in Looc, Romblon last April 24, 2008 to witness the Talabukon Festival held in the municipality’s town proper. Every 3rd week of April, folks in Looc also celebrate their fiesta in honor of St. Joseph. Cultural dances and parades lined up the streets as different tribes showcase their skills for their tribe dance contest to be held that day. A beauty pageant was held in the covered court in the town plaza that night which highlights the week long celebration. I also had a photo-op with Maricel something, a beauty queen on a pageant before in Manila. I forgot the last name (Maricel Morales, thanks Auntie for reminding me). Also, Congressman Roilo Golez was there to celebrate the festivities. Mr. Golez was a relative of my uncle’s wife which arrived days earlier to attend the reunion.

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