Bon Odori was the highlight of my May 2017 experience. I've been a loyal attendee in this Japanese summer festival for the past four years. Although on the previous years it was usually held on the month of August, this year it was held on May to anticipate the summer season in the country. The spectacular event was held in Sugbo Grounds on the 27th and 28th of May. Since it was really hot during that time, my friends and I decided not to wear our yukatas (casual summer kimono).
The gate opened at 3PM and we were one of the few early birds in the venue. Perks of not dressing up too much, I guess? Haha!
The event ended with a spectacular fireworks display. It was so spectacular that I just looked up in the sky and forgot to take some snaps. Haha! There was something new this year, btw. There was this flaming phoenix flying in the night sky. I honestly don't know how they did it but it was really amazing! It was great way to end an epic night, indeed! This year's Bon Odori event was really awesome. As always. ♥

Tbh, I couldn't think of any great word for the demo, so I chose this one instead since it has been my favorite expression. Haha!

Prior to the event, I was hesitant to accept the offering since I have to do some things for the first time: a demo on stage and doing a live mural! Imagine, I had to do a demo on how I do my hand lettering stuff on stage in front of many people in front many people on the first day. Good thing, I was able to fight my stage fright and was able to do a good demo. :)

An awesome work by fellow artist and STABILO PH ambassador Joemar featuring Kendall Jenner.

Be a warrior, not a worrier.

On the second day, I was asked to do a live mural. Again, I don't know what quote to write so I randomly took a quote from Tumblr. Since it was my first time to do this kind of stuff, I could attest how real the struggle was and I don't even know what to do so it took me forever to do everything. Ha ha ha! And it was even fully finished. *sobs* At the very least I did my very best.

Calligraffitti mural of famous Cebuano terms by AJ Tabino.

Beautiful works by Gian Solamo and Hansoy Jurado.

It might be a nerve-racking experience but I'm pretty sure that I really had fun! It was great to meet new people people (especially the creative folks whom I followed on Instagram) and how they appreciated your work. It surreal and overwhelming!

With fellow artist Joemar and STABILO's Richard Blaise Lim.

Thank you, STABILO family for this wonderful opportunity which made me love arts even more and for the awesome freebies. Can't wait for the next creative events like this!