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Planting Rice in Manilla, 1857. Creator: Unknown
Planting Rice in Manilla, [Philippines], 1857. The planting of rice has begun. When the rice has grown to a certain height, they unplant it, bind the small bundles together, which they put into the earth (if you can call a muddy bed covered with water earth) at equal distances...There is always a little table with wisps of straw to tie up these same bundles. The women leave off their petticoats, and only wear the "tapis, " as it is wet in the fields. In the foreground is a sledge made of bamboo - they are generally used instead of carts. An old buffalo is ploughing in the most beautiful bluish mud...These paddy fields are surrounded by ridges of earth to keep in the water, and let it flow gently into the next field, which is lower than the first. Each field goes down like small terraces or steps, and in that way one little stream does for any quantity of irrigation'. From "Illustrated London News", 1857
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Planting Rice in Manilla, Philippines, 1857: A Glimpse into the Past This photograph, taken in 1857, depicts the beginning of the rice planting season in Manilla, Philippines. The image, captured by an unknown photographer, provides a window into the agricultural way of life during the 19th century. The scene unfolds with a group of farmers, both men and women, engaged in the laborious process of rice cultivation. The women, dressed in traditional attire, have removed their petticoats and donned the "tapis," a type of skirt made of woven fabric, to work in the muddy fields. In the foreground, an old buffalo plows the earth, its powerful form contrasting with the delicate bamboo sledge used for transportation. The paddy fields, surrounded by earthen ridges, cascade down like terraces, each one lower than the previous one. The fields are irrigated using a system of interconnected waterways, with one small stream providing irrigation for an entire network. The farmers work in unison, their collective efforts essential for the success of the rice crop. This photograph, originally published in the Illustrated London News, offers a unique perspective on rural life in the Philippines during the 19th century. It highlights the communal spirit of farming, the importance of agriculture, and the harmony between humans and nature. The image stands as a testament to the enduring traditions and the resilience of the Filipino people.
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