Happy Birthday Manila!
Posted by on June 24, 2006
Today, the Grand Old City of Maynila celebrates her 435th year.
Manila, for many is dark, dirty, noisy, and simply it lacks what ti takes to be an international city. For me Manila, is a city rich in cultural heritage. With all its beautifully crafted buildings, and monuments. In Manila one will find one of the country’s largest Chinatown. Where gold jewelries are being sold side-by-side with dumplings and fried siopao.
In Manila, you will find the coutnry’s original freedom park: Mendiola. And where can you find a Philippine city with two Basilicas? Only in Manila: The Quiapo Church and the San Sebastian Church.
Manila never ceases to amaze me. It’s like a kaleidoscope. There’s always something new when you take a peep into it.
How about you? what are your thoughts about Maynila? share your thoughts here by posting it in Comments.
Thank you
