Another note: This is in reference to the Filipino legend from Albay called “Daragang Magayon” [literally translated into “beautiful maiden”, with “daraga” meaning “maiden” and “magayon” meaning “beautiful”]
She’s a folk heroine, whose love story can be read here
It is said that her lover, Panganoron, is the clouds that surround Mt. Mayon’s peak, while she is herself the volcano, which has always been seen as remarkably beautiful in shape
It’s said that the volcano grew where they were buried together
Which is why the shape of two lovers seen in the smoke of its most recent eruption is so culturally significant.
And really, really cool.
The bell tower in the foreground is all that remains of the Cagsawa Church. The town of Cagsawa was destroyed in the February 1, 1814 eruption of Mayon Volcano. Of the church, only the belfry and part of the convent survived the devastation. The facade of the convent collapsed during the earthquakes that hit Albay during the 1950′s.
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