"True Charity is healthy, and results in Dignity and Empowerment
for those being served" -author unknown
A Welcome Respite
As postscript of my previous
post, I wrote about the event as per the
invite of a blogging fellow (this site's admin) whom I represented
last Sunday. For someone like me who much
favored outdoor adventure in the countryside, this day out is not-to-be missed.
And true enough, the escapade gave me a noteworthy break not just from the
hustle and bustle of the metro life, but of my personal woes, to say. (Thanks Boy!)
A Dinner That Was!
Moreover, the journey back there came with a bonus as it foster advocacy and in part, benefit “the physically challenged”. Am referring to the country’s visually impaired we shared this colourful planet with.
the hall to pass before dark
For the Sightless and the UnSeen
As of this writing, Cataract
Foundation of the Philippines, Inc. (CFPI) estimated that barely 4 hundred
thousand Filipinos are in fact, blind, - 2 millions elsewhere are recorded
visually challenged, and countless unknown are still waiting to
be reached by a pro-charity program like this event in Subic. ZoomanityGroup
PH has made possible in cooperation with Resources for the Blind, Pampanga Chapter.
Eyes Closed!
We were blindfolded, but escorted to a total dark room
Shining pieces of advice from men of the hour
The Origin
I found myself googling the saga of
this "Dinner in the Dark" and was astonished to learned, the concept has been longtime offered by
a number of small & big resto' in Asia and in the West. A blind man named Jorge Spielman of Zurich
Switzerland said to first thought about the gastro-venture which promotes the dark theme.
A promo-teaser by an Malaysian resto' captured online
A Sensory Experience
Re-enactment
A Dining in the dark hall experience for less than an hour or so,
accordingly, empowered man's other
senses usage, not alone the belly for
gastronomic pleasure.
Lights OFF!
Alas! Sans the pre-advised to do the chewing task in a pitch-black setting (with no hint of shadow or led reflection from a gadget) a table next to us has seemed to semi-spoil the thrill. It was a senior citizen and a grade schooler kid could not seem to undo the test, thus, they begged their top table be lighted so they could uhm, eat well!, their peers some even chatted noisily beating the soothing music background that supposed
to rule over the setting.
Zoocobia's Operations Manager for F & B orienting the participant's on the do's & don'ts prior to dining proper.
Life-Changing
After the Dinner, prior to partakers leaving their respective tables, a short interview was made: "How was your
experience? the polite host, asked: "character
forming" I replied in gusto'. It sermons people with complete senses complaining on
life's petty issues; where in fact, there are those born unaware of the food's color or shape right in their very front. People nodded, then applauses, (which I don't deserve, but the men in tinted shades in our tables does).
"COMPASSION is commendable, but more
them them being pitied, they should be admired for trying to live life to the
fullest despite their daily challenges they have had". (I added)
Then silence. Inded, we have had a bright lesson reminded by the dark - worth contemplating in this lifetime. We left the venue with gratitude in our hearts.
Then silence. Inded, we have had a bright lesson reminded by the dark - worth contemplating in this lifetime. We left the venue with gratitude in our hearts.
Pose with Pride: Yours truly (#theBluePoet) with the resto's OIC, a fellow blogger jejie (@jejietravel.com) and yes, the start of the night. Our newfound friends in shades.
Book Now: A Dinner in the Dark Experience" usually complements with a Nature Park Trip in the day time and exotic animals show at night time, plus lots of fire & led light dancers performing . Feel free to message me for more info or Visit the FB page of Zoocobia Fun Zoo. in Subic, Angeles, Pampanga (just 2 hours away from Manila), to learn more about seasonal promos. Phone No. 0922 717 2402.
- (Written for Boy Raket Blogsite by the Josh, the Blue Poet)
Zoocobia Fun Zoo is family attraction that more than meets the eye
Acknowledgment: Our eventful day was also made by the warm assistance of Zoomanity GroupPH Team headed by Ms. Camille, and through PR Partnership of TAG Media. The whole Team rocks! Thanks much!
- (Written for Boy Raket Blogsite by the Josh, the Blue Poet)
Dining in the dark is special and different really. I have gone through the post, and i am very happy to land on this. Now, i am seriously planning to go there soon.
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