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Kalesa [Explored]

Mar 4, 2012 HP #17

 

A kalesa or calesa (sometimes called a karitela) is a horse drawn calash (carriage) used in the Philippines. The word, also spelled calesa, predates the Spanish conquest and descends ultimately from an Old Church Slavonic word meaning "wheels". This was one of the modes of transportation introduced in the Philippines in the 18th century by the Spaniards that only nobles and high ranked officials could afford. They are rarely used in the streets nowadays except in tourist spots and some rural areas. The Kalesa driver is commonly called as “Cochero” or “Kutsero”.

 

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Location: Vigan City, Ilocos Sur

 

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Uploaded on March 3, 2012
Taken on February 11, 2012

Kalesa [Explored]

Mar 4, 2012 HP #17

 

A kalesa or calesa (sometimes called a karitela) is a horse drawn calash (carriage) used in the Philippines. The word, also spelled calesa, predates the Spanish conquest and descends ultimately from an Old Church Slavonic word meaning "wheels". This was one of the modes of transportation introduced in the Philippines in the 18th century by the Spaniards that only nobles and high ranked officials could afford. They are rarely used in the streets nowadays except in tourist spots and some rural areas. The Kalesa driver is commonly called as “Cochero” or “Kutsero”.

 

Fuji X10

 

Location: Vigan City, Ilocos Sur

 

Don't use this image on websites, blogs or other media without my explicit permission. Copyright © Meljoe San Diego All rights reserved.

 

PLEASE , do not comment with GROUP INVITATIONS, GLITTER IMAGES or SELF PROMOTION!

9,667 views
89 faves
174 comments
Uploaded on March 3, 2012
Taken on February 11, 2012
All rights reserved