Smokey Mountain visit
A few weeks ago we headed out to Nat's work at Smokey Mountain for an awards ceremony. They had held a t-shirt art-work competition for the residents at Smokey so that they could sell them to VIPs and tourists who come out to view the community. It was a great chance to see the infamous Smokey Mountain and just where Nat worked.
Smokey Mountain. To the left is the rubbish dump - you can see how close the units have been built next to the dumpsite.
Nat with her fellow judges announcing the winners.
Some dancers who entertained us during the awards ceremony.
One of the gorgeous girls at Smokey. Despite some of their living conditions the people are so warm and friendly!
This little girl 'Angel' was one of the dancers during the ceremony. She just didn't want to let go of Sally!
More lovely people from Smokey.
A cheeky boy who just loved having his photo taken. The kids especially liked having their photo taken when they were showed the pictures afterwards. Smokey in the background.
Smokey's neighbours are also not so well off - cardboard and tin make up their housing and there is a permanent odour in the air - not sure if this is still from Smokey, from the river you can't quite see in this photo - or from Manila Bay docks which are to the right of this pic.
posted by batik billy @ 6:24 pm
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