Boac is a small lovely town caught between the old culture of the past and the modern trappings of the present times. On the one hand it is an old town: its streets are lined with century old houses, and the people still bearing the ancient culture of a bygone age.
On the other hand it is a modern town, too: internet cafes, videoke bars, and other modern facilities can also be seen, a sign of the town's acceptance of modern amenities.
I had stayed in Boac for only about a week. Yet, I wanted to know more of the town, its history, its culture, its people. Although a total stranger, I knew I had to walk its every street. I wanted to observe the town for the sake of observation, and not just because of curiosity or because I wanted to intrude into other peoples' lives.
And so, one night, I slipped out of my hotel room, and photographed the town and its lovely evening life. The people were very friendly and unpretentious, and I came to know many of them. Of course, I didn't want to be rude, and so I photographed only when I knew nobody was looking.
And so here are some of my pictures of that wonderful nocturnal walk in Boac, Marinduque.
Boac Hotel
Tricycle terminal
A street scenery
An old house on a lovely moonlit night
Street scenery
Going to the town fair
The town fair
Another old house
After the town fair
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