Thanksgiving

  • A farmer plants rice in a paddy field in the scenic Banaue rice terraces in northern Philippines.

Igorot tribesmen race their wooden scooters in the northern Philippine town of Banaue during a competition as the town celebrates Imbayah festival, a thanksgiving celebration for bountiful rice harvests. Colourful parades and environment-friendly scooter races are among the highlights of the 3-day festival. Igorot tribesmen are well-known master woodcarvers. Photo courtesy: AFP.

MySinchew 2008.04.17