Shintoism

Shintoism is a Japanese religion. It is characterized by veneration of ancestors and nature spirits. If we see the etymology of this word, we can find and see that it comes of the Japanese words: Shinto that means “Gods”, and do, that means way.  Literally the Shintoism is the way of the Gods. The main idea is the connection between the actual Japan and its ancient past.  The people, who practice and believe in it, try living in harmony, always respecting the natural world.

This religion started around 500 – 600 BC and now the number of followers is believed around 3 – 4 million people. One of the vital parts of it is called “Harae” or purification rite, really it is the lifeblood of the Shintoism.  The most important symbol is the “Torii Gate”, its function in mark or show the entrance to a  sacred space: for the believers it represents the finite and infinite Gods’ ways.  

Film Review .

Paraiso Travel is a Colombian movie, developed both in Colombia and in USA, more specifically in Medellin and New York. Its screen-writer is Jorge Franco; really it is a novel, which has broken box-office records in Colombia.  The Director, Simon Brand has won approximately 4 awards with this movie.

The plot of this movie takes into account one of the most relevant problems between the countries when it was filmed: The drama of the undocumented in USA. Probably, this problem already is being solved, however is not a lie that few years ago was common this kind of situation.  

 The movie is about one girl, Reina, who wants to realize the American dream, but she doesn’t have visa. For this reason She starts convincing her boyfriend, Marlon,  to travel , because supposedly They are going to have more and better opportunities in NY.   So he doesn’t want to bring her down, and he starts to back her up.  Finally they leave his perfect life in Medellin; they flee to Guatemala and Mexico, to finally arriving to USA. In this trip they have to life different circumstances, they broke up, and around that they finish living their worst dream. You never go to imagine its authentic ending.

 Although every problem that have to live the characters, the audience can see an authentic romance and mushy movie.  It has received good critics not only by the plot, but also by the lighting, setting and the actors like Margarita Rosa, Ana de la Reguera , German Jaramillo , Angelica Blandon and the starring : Raul Castillo who represents Marlon.  

A LIFE GOAL!

 In my country the majority of the cases of sexual abuse  are seen in poor neighborhoods or communities. Being abused brings awful consequences and psychological problems and evidently the poor people don't have a lot of money or one way to solve these problems or the trauma.

For this reason I like or not, I'll establish a foundation for children who are violated or sexually abused. Many people can think it is difficult, and they do not take helping children as a personal achievement, but I want to take it as a challenge.

 During Christmas my family always gives presents to this kind of foundation, I had the opportunity to talk and met with these children. Because of this, I know May things about this topic at this moment... And I can say my dream is the children do not have to live this situation.

I’m going to study law in a prestigious University, here I’ll learn about the children rights, and I’ll know people that can to help me with the project. To achieve my goal, at this moment I'm helping in a foundation called "Niños por un Nuevo Planeta" (Children for a New Planet). It is located in Bogota and there have 3 houses. In the first one live the children, in the other house is a store where they sell things like pencils and liners, with the purpose of receiving money for the school or the study of the children and teenagers. And the last one is a house where the people or companies can give donations. 

My idea is to do the same or a similar thing with the Colomnbian children, ans do to build a better country, using the tools to give me my carrer and the comunity.

 If you want to help or know about the Foundation "Niños por un Nuevo Planeta", You can find more information in following link : http://en.ninosporunnuevoplaneta.org/