The July LitWit Challenge: Write a Colonial Revenge Fantasy
Indios in Paris, photo at the National Historical Commission
Some time ago, we wrote a column in which we pointed out that since our economy is doing better than Spain’s, it is time to buy Spain or at least hire domestic helpers who are Spanish. It would not make up for the abuses of the Spanish colonial regime, but it would be an arresting symbol, not to mention a hoot.
– Yñaki, dalhin mo dito ang tsinelas ko!
– Si, su majestad, heto na po an tsinelas, ano pa po an maipaqlilinqod qo?
The other day at lunch we noticed that our server was Portuguese, which means our idea is not just feasible, it is coming to pass. At the time the Philippines was “discovered” by Magellan, Spain and Portugal had “divided” the world amongst themselves.
This month’s LitWit Challenge: Write us a story, play or movie scene in which a Filipino employer interacts with Spanish domestic helper/s or yaya. No limits on length. Post your entry in Comments on or before 18 July 2014. The winner gets these books by the acclaimed Spanish author Javier Marias.
Read the review of his latest book, The Infatuations.
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