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Tacloban Astrodome by Paolo Dolina, on Flickr

The Tacloban City Convention Center, better known to locals as the "Astrdome" is a 5,000-seat indoor arena located in Tacloban City, Philippines. It is used primarily for basketball, concerts, regional events and other conventions. It is the biggest indoor arena in Eastern Visayas region. It also hosts a Carnival in the month of June in celebration of the Fiesta on June 30th. It also Hosts Offices and bars.

Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tacloban_City_Convention_Center

During and after the aftermath of Cat 5 Typhoon Haiyan (Philippine name: Yolanda) it served as a refuge for survivors.

This photo of the Tacloban Astrodome taken on May 27, 2014 is perhaps the last one of the interior before the fire that hit it on May 29, 2014.

Read More:

- http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/nation/r...eadly-tent-fire-blaze-hits-tacloban-astrodome
- http://www.gmanetwork.com/news/stor...re-hits-tacloban-city-astrodome-no-casualties

Google Maps: https://goo.gl/maps/muRVg

2008 Canon EOS 5D Mark II
2010 Canon EF 8-15mm f/4L USM
ƒ/9.0 8mm 1/15 ISO 640
 
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