The Philippine Tolkien Society has withdrawn its participation from the New Worlds Alliance’s 5th Philippine Scifi and Fantasy Convention, slated for October 27 at the Glorietta Activity Center, Glorietta Mall, Makati City.

As you may know, Glorietta was the site of a *blast last Friday, October 19.

TPTS officers feel it prudent to withdraw participation in favor of the safety and security of our members and would-be guests. We also feel that it’s inappropriate to hold such an activity at the place of the blast so soon after the terrible event.

Thank you.

*edited from bombing to blast, as investigators are still deliberating about the real cause of the explosion that killed and injured many people. Click here for reports.

This September, Tolkien fans are commemmorating a number of things: two anniversaries and two birthdays.

One is J.R.R. Tolkien’s 34th death anniversary on September 2.
Then, there’s the 70th anniversary of the publication of The Hobbit on September 21.
And of course, there are the birthdays of our beloved Hobbit heroes, Bilbo and Frodo Baggins, which fall on September 22.

Last weekend, in tribute to these occasions, TPTS held a small Hobbit storytelling session at A Different Bookstore, Serendra.

Afterwards, the members went out for some cake and tea.

A Sunday afternoon of stories and sweet cakes.

Old Bilbo would’ve approved.

Photos:
from Chiqui
from Ian

The Philippine Tolkien Society would like to invite you, your kids/nephews and nieces/young siblings/cousins/friends to:

The Hobbit: A Storytelling Activity
SUNDAY, JULY 15, 2PM
Fullybooked Power Plant.

Admission is FREE.

Thorin Oakenshield, leader of the company of dwarves who hired Bilbo to join their quest (illustrated by Jay Javier)

We hope that our little activity, featuring artwork from TPTS members and friends, will spark an interest among kids to pick up the book and read more about Bilbo’s adventures on their own.

We look forward to seeing you there!

This storytelling activity is powered by free/volunteer work by Tolkien fans and is by no means a paid activity.

J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Children of Hurin is now available in the following bookstores:

Powerbooks (P 1,125.00) and Fully Booked.  Click the links to get the contact info of the bookstores to reserve your copy.

TPTS turns 5 on June 6!

We celebrate with a moot on June 9, Saturday at 2pm, at Tatcee’s house! Members, please log in to the mailing list for other details :)