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Ride a Kalesa down Calle Crisologo, a Street Spared for Love
Created on November 18, 2009 by Valerie Caulin, WriterFirst established in the 16th century by Chinese traders from the Fujian province, Calle Crisologo, or Crisologo Street, is the main street in Vigan: the capital city of Ilocos Sur in northern Philippines. Vigan is a well-preserved Spanish colonial town that has withstood the trials of time, specifically during the Second World War. Crisologo Street is so impressively well-preserved that present day visitors can experience what life was like centuries ago. To conserve this nostalgic colonial street in the heritage city of Vigan, only horse-drawn carriages are allowed to enter and pass, and are as common as the yellow cabs of New York City. Kalesas, or horse-drawn carriages, are one of the Spanish influences in the Philippines that have lost their popularity as other modes ...
Masskara Festival:
Created on November 18, 2009 by Valerie Caulin, WriterMasskara Festival is the annual celebration in the city of Bacolod in Negros Island in the Philippines. The city holds this festival every October for the past 30 years and is now no doubt one of the most attended festival in the country. And for a country that has a festival in almost all cities for as old as hundreds of years, Masskara Festival is one success story when it comes to promotion to tourists both local and international. The word "masskara" means "mask" and this explains the festival's distinct characteristic - dancers wearing smiling masks adorned with beads and other ornaments. Philippine festivals would be nothing if it doesn't involve street dancing and partying and the festival's highlight is its street dancing that happens ...
Dance to Vivacious Drum Beats at the Ati Atihan Festival in the Philippines
Created on July 27, 2009 by Valerie Caulin, WriterAlmost all towns and cities in the Philippines have their own festivals, but one particular festival in the Visayas island group stands head and shoulders above the rest—the Ati Atihan Festival. Held every third Sunday of January, this jovial celebration transforms the quiet district of Kalibo, in the province of Aklan, into a lively and upbeat place filled with dancing, music and other merry-making activities. Known as the “Mother of All Festivals,” the Ati Atihan Festival has been celebrated for more than 700 years, and still ranks as one of the main festivals in the country. The Atis (or Aetas) are one of the indigenous people of the Philippines. Dark-skinned, and short with kinky hair, these Atis were the first settlers of the Philippine archipelago ...
Relax on the Secluded Shores of Guisi Beach
Created on May 29, 2009 by Valerie Caulin, WriterGuisi Beach is a peach of a beach located on the island of Guimaras, in the Visayas Region of the Philippines. As the soft golden sand sinks between your toes and crystal clear water laps onto the shore, you will be awestruck at the serene and sheltered surroundings you have descended upon. This beautiful beach faces the open sea, with a seemingly infinite view of the sprawling sky and rolling waters. A hideaway fanned by lush green palms, wedged between massive limestone boulders and framed with soaring cliffs, Guisi Beach bestows a rare and welcomed affect of instant relaxation to all who visit A popular attraction while relaxing on Guisi Beach is a visit to the 18th century Spanish Colonial Lighthouse. A short 15min hike ...
Cherry Blossom Festival: More Than Just a Spring Party!
Created on February 22, 2009 by Valerie Caulin, WriterThey say that the "Land of the Rising Sun" is at its prettiest during springtime, and this certainly is no bogus claim. The famous Japanese Cherry Blossom or 'Sakura' blooms during this time of the year; showcasing its beauty on every street, corner and park of Japan. Along with the blooming of the Sakuras is the tradition of Hanami or the Cherry Blossom Festival. The Cherry Blossom Festival is a special social event in Japan from the time of antiquity when aristocrats along with their artists, musicians and poets spent some time under the blooming Sakuras. It might be surprising to know that "Hanami" simply means “flower viewing" and for non-Japanese as well as those who do not possess knowledge of Japanese culture, it might ...
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