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Here’s my updated Pinoy inspired Cinderella and this time with her Doña Victorina-ish step mom. this will be a new addition for my disney series prints this year’s APCC. See you there!!!

My Folktober drawing for today is the Philippine diwata, or faery, Maria Makiling. Historically referred to as Dayang Masalanta, Maria Makiling is the guardian spirit of Mt. Makiling. She is regarded as protector of the mountain and its people, and is called upon to stop earthquakes, storms, and flooding.

Maria Clara at Ibarra | Period Costumes 19th century Philippines

Maria Makiling Aesthetic

Si Maria ay kaisang-isang anak nina Dayang Makiling at Gat Panahon, na para-parang bathala o engkantado kung sa ngayong pakahulugan. Tanging-tanging mutya ang nabanggit na lakambini sa kanilang tahanan pagka’t siyay'y bugtong na aliw ng kanyang ama’t ina. Siya ang liwanag ng kanilang paningin; siya ang galak ng kanilang puso; anupa’t sa biglang pangungusap, siya ang kayamanang impok ng kanilang buhay. Sa kanilang katandaan, si Maria ang bango at kulay ng mga araw nilang unti-unting nawawalan ng sigla’t lakas.

Alamat ni Maria Makiling [x]

Miss International Philippines 2022 National Costume

PAMANA (Heritage) This national costume was Inspired by Hannah’s favourite toy (gifted by her mother) as a child: a Barbie wearing a Maria Clara Filipiniana, which Manny Halasan took inspiration from and mixed it with his own fond childhood memories of his grandfather’s antique tambourine. Manny Halasan wants us to remember our childhood experiences and look back on our past through this classic traditional Filipiniana.

College kids young and in love

PHILIPPINE MYTHOLOGY MEME || [1.5/4 LEGENDS] MARIA MAKILING + HER THREE SUITORS

Maria was sought for and wooed by many suitors, three of whom were the Captain Lara, a Spanish soldier; Joselito, a Spanish mestizo studying in Manila; and Juan who was but a common farmer. Despite his lowly status, Makiling eventually chose Juan.

Spurned, Joselito and Captain Lara conspired to frame Juan for setting fire to the cuartel of the Spanish. Juan was shot as the enemy of the Spaniards. Before he died, he cried Maria’s name out loud.

The diwata quickly came down from her mountain while Captain Lara and Joselito fled to Manila in fear of Maria’s wrath. When she learned what happened, she cursed the two, along with all other men who cannot accept failure in love. Soon, the curse took effect. Joselito suddenly contracted an incurable illness. The revolutionary Filipinos killed Captain Lara.

From then on, Maria never let herself be seen by the people. Every time somebody got lost on the mountain, they remember the curse of the diwata. They remember the great love of Maria Makiling.

Filipiniana Miku!

Isabella . Filipina “Belle”

starting the year right. here’s my first art for the year. 

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