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The City of Vigan is a Unesco World Heritage Site in that it is one of the few Hispanic towns left in the Philippines where its structures remained intact, and is well known for its cobblestone streets, and a unique architecture that fuses Philippine and Oriental building designs and construction, with colonial European architecture. Because of this, Vigan City was officially recognised as one of the New 7 Wonders Cities of The World.
Luneta Park, Manila
The weather did not cooperate with me when i visited Luneta Park. Gloomy sky. I have several pictures. You'll be seeing them for my upcoming posts. :D
Calle Crisologo, Vigan
Ilocos Sur
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Horse and carriage transportation is used mainly by tourists visiting the historical city of Vigan in Ilocos province, Philippines. In some rural provinces, kalesas are still used by locals alongside motorized transports. The horse and driver have to compete for road space with motorbikes, tricycles, automobiles, and trucks.
Rise Up Bahay na Bato (Philippine Ancestral House) - by JBulaong 2018 oil on canvas painting 24" X 32" #bahaynabato #JBulaong #oiloncanvas #kalesa #bahaynabatodesign #bahaynabatoperspective #PhilippineAncestralHouse #PhilippineArchitecture #PilipinoArchitecture #FilipinoHouse #painting #ancestralhouse #tropicalhouse
A small horse, used to pull a kalesa full of tourists around Vigan, Philippines, waits under shade trees for some customers. This horse and most horses in the Philippines are direct descendants of the horses the Spanish brought with them when colonizing the islands.
Kalesas or horse-drawn carriages at the cobblestone street of Calle Crisologo, Vigan, Ilocos Sur. Vigan is a UNESCO World Heritage site. UNESCO refers to it as the “the best-preserved example of a planned Spanish colonial town in Asia. Its architecture reflects the coming together of cultural elements from elsewhere in the Philippines, from China and from Europe, resulting in a culture and townscape that have no parallel anywhere in East and South-East Asia.”
A family uses a kalesa (also caritela/karitela), a horse-drawn calash, to get to their destination opposed to using a motorized transport. Laoag, Ilocos Norte, Philippines.
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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A Kalesa driver sleeps in him cab while his horse salivates in the hot, humid streets of Binondo District, Manila, Philippines.
Kalesa'y may pang-akit na taglay
Maginhawa't di maalinsangan
Nakahahalina kung pagmasdan
Kalesa ay pambayang sasakyan
Kabayo ay di natin problema
Pulot at damo lang ay tama na
Matulin din sa kalsada
Tumatakbong maginhawa
Wala pang gasolina
Kalesa ay panghatid tuwina
Nung panahon nina maria clara
Mga bayani nitong bayan
Sa kalesa'y dinuduyan
Kalesa'y nakaaaliw
Lalo na pag gumagabi
At kung kasama ko ang aking giliw
Mangangalesa na rin kami
Matulin din sa kalsada
Tumatakbong maginhawa
Wala pang gasolina
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In the Ilocos Region the province of Ilocos Sur is also famous for the kalesa, particularly around the capital Vigan. This is at Calle Crisologo, a well known street in Vigan City, Ilocos Sur, Philippines
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A kalesa or calesa (sometimes called a karitela) is a horse-driven 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." (Source:Wikipedia)
The festival began in 1993 in an effort to nurture the pride of Bigueños by showcasing their identity and unique and antique appeal.
Among the significant highlights of this year’s Viva Vigan Binatbatan Festival of the Arts are as follows: the Zarzuela at Plaza Burgos titled “Walang Sugat.”slated Friday; Labor Day celebration at Don Isabelo delos Reyes Marker at Crisologo Street, opening of exhibits, Carabao Painting and Boklan Art’s Contests, and Free Dog anti- Rabies Vaccination and Heritage Singing Idol on May 1;
The Tarayem Fun Run, Beach Volleyball, Bankathon, Binatbatan Street Dancing Contest and Showdown on May 2; the Holy Mass of Apo Lakay; Kalesa Parade and Contest; Santacruzan and Disco sa Kalye on May 3;
The Traditional Games, Gay Parade and Cultural Show; May 5 – Abel – house décor contest, basketball exhibition of Gays and Abel Fashion Show on May 4.
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A kalesa is a horse drawn calash used in the Philippines. It was one mode of transportation introduced to the islands in the 18th century by Spanish colonizers, and was initially reserved for only nobles and high-ranking civic officials. These are today rarely used in the streets except in the tourist areas of old cities and some rural areas.
When the kalesa was introduced in the 18th century, it grew into a significant mode of transportation in the islands. Rich, educated Filipinos known as the ilustrados used the kalesa for personal travel as well as for the transport of goods to nearby areas. During the American Occupation, the City of Manila was teeming with kalesas, but these declined in popularity after the devastation of the Second World War.
The kalesa driver is commonly called as kutsero (Tagalised from cochero, "car driver"). When a kutsero wants the horse to turn right, he says "mano” while he says "silla” to make the horse turn left.
The festival began in 1993 in an effort to nurture the pride of Bigueños by showcasing their identity and unique and antique appeal.
Among the significant highlights of this year’s Viva Vigan Binatbatan Festival of the Arts are as follows: the Zarzuela at Plaza Burgos titled “Walang Sugat.”slated Friday; Labor Day celebration at Don Isabelo delos Reyes Marker at Crisologo Street, opening of exhibits, Carabao Painting and Boklan Art’s Contests, and Free Dog anti- Rabies Vaccination and Heritage Singing Idol on May 1;
The Tarayem Fun Run, Beach Volleyball, Bankathon, Binatbatan Street Dancing Contest and Showdown on May 2; the Holy Mass of Apo Lakay; Kalesa Parade and Contest; Santacruzan and Disco sa Kalye on May 3;
The Traditional Games, Gay Parade and Cultural Show; May 5 – Abel – house décor contest, basketball exhibition of Gays and Abel Fashion Show on May 4.
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Roadside view while riding a caleche (kalesa)
December 16, 2009 when taken
10-10-10 when uploaded
Location: Luxor, Egypt
Calesa -popular ride in the Philippines during the Spanish Occupation. Photo taken near Binondo Church, Manila.
I young Filipino waits for customers to drive around in his kelesa near the historic locations in Manila, The Philippines.
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The horse shoe was nailed into place and the protruding nails cut.
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Shot with Honeywell Pentax SP1000 film SLR with SMC Takumar 55mm f2.0 lens. Kodak Gold ISO 200. May 2008
making finishing touches before the parade starts.
Kalesa Parade, Viva Vigan Binatbatan Festival
May 3, 2009
Vigan City, Ilocos Sur
Honeywell Pentax SP1000
SMC Takumar 55mm f2.0
Fujicolor ISO 100
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I spotted my favorite bus driving northbound. I shot this with one hand while riding my mountain bike. I was curious how it'd look like. It seems quite sharp. I guess it's because I was moving at about the same speed as the bus and I used 1/250 shutter speed.
Honeywell Pentax SP1000
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Fujicolor ISO 100
May 2009
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A kalesa driver smokes a cigarette and relaxes in the shade of his wagon in Luneta Park, Manila, Philippines.
A small horse, used to pull a tourist kalesa (horse carriage) in Vigan, Philippines is adorn with a plastic flower on it's head.
Horse and carriage were a traditional means of transportation in many provinces of the Philippines, especially in Vigan where it continues to thrive on the tourist trade.
Photographer's note: I like finding people in the image (background) watching me as I image the world around me.
horse drawn carriages that take you around Fort Intramuros in the Philippines...EXPLORED 11/13/09 #241
Horse and Carriages line up in historical Vigan, Ilocos Norte, Philippines waiting for tourists and locals to take them on tours of the city or to their destination.
A kalesa (also caritela/karitela) is a horse-drawn calash used in the Philippines. It was one mode of transportation introduced to the islands in the 18th century Spaniards. These are today rarely used in the streets except in the tourist areas of old cities and some rural areas.
An extra kalesa wheel used as ceiling decor in a restaurant in "Hidden Garden", Vigan City, Ilocos Sur, Philippines.
Crisologo Street at night.
Flags abound in preparation for the celebration of Independence Day on 12 June.
This is my entry to the 57th Pinoy Kodakero Advanced PP Challenge.
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Kalesa (sometimes called a karitela) is a horse-driven carriage used in the Philippines. The word 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. They are rarely used in the streets nowadays except in tourist spots and some rural areas.
A kalesa looks like an inclined cart popularized during Spanish occupation as a method of transportation. It has two round wheels on each side and two rows of seats that can accommodate four persons. The driver sits in a block of wood hosted over the tip of the cart near the horse.
(this picture was taken at roxas boulevard @baywalk, Manila)
Description of Kalesa or Calesa was taken from the owner of the original photo, jiformales. See below.
Kalesa (sometimes called a karitela) is a horse-driven carriage used in the Philippines.
Table scrap build while sorting through the dark red pieces. Looks really simple until you look closer and realize that the bottom part is all built upside down.
The appeal of this vibrant city is timeless... A nostalgic city bursting with calesa and ancestral houses... Vigan City, Ilocos Sur..
THE 18TH CENTURY "ROLLS ROYCE"
Kalesa is a horse-drawn carriage used during the 1800s as a mode of transportation in the Philippines at the time when Spanish occupied our country. At that time, only noble and rich people can ride on calesa. Today, calesa can be experienced by the ordinary Filipinos and foreign travelers by riding it to the places like Intramuros in Manila, and Vigan in Ilocos Sur where Spanish heritage is still rich. I took the photo of this kind of calesa outside San Agustin Church in Intramuros, Manila.
Medium: Canon EOS 4000D
Date Taken: December 28, 2024
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Kalesa, the 18th Centuries Rolls-Royce. (n.d.). Retrieved May 14, 2020, from www.philippines-travel-guide.com/kalesa.html"; rel="noreferrer nofollow
The traditional horse-drawn carriages or calesa, the orange bloom colors the atmosphere of Plaza Burgos making way for a great summer ambiance and cultural escapade experience!"
GEN. LUNA STREET, ANOTHER ANGLE (COR IRDANETA STREET)
This is a particular street scene inside the Walled City of Old Manila, where tourists roam around and take pictures of the historical sites at Intramuros. I did a re-shoot of streets within the San Agustin Church Complex, and Plaza San Luis Complex. This time, the portion of the street is now pedestrianized, meaning, less cars for that area.
Date Taken: April 5, 2025 (During the Semana Santa Special Hertiage Walk of Renacimiento Manila)
Medium: Canon EOS 4000D
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Intramuros offers many types of transportation, much of it geared to the tourist trade like this Calesa - horse pulled carriage.
The Spanish introduced the kalesa to the Philippines in the 18th century when they occupied the area.
It’s a horse (or donkey) drawn calash type of carriage. Basically, any carriage with a folding hood became known as a calash.
The calash was initially reserved for nobles and high-ranking civic officials. They are rarely used in the streets today, except in the tourist-frequented areas of old cities and some rural areas.
During the American Occupation, the City of Manila was teeming with kalesas, but they declined in popularity after the devastation of the Second World War.
A kalesa (also caritela/karitela) is a horse drawn calash used in the Philippines. It was one mode of transportation introduced to the islands in the 18th century by Spanish colonizers, and was initially reserved for only nobles and high-ranking civic officials] These are today rarely used in the streets except in the tourist areas of old cities and some rural areas.
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This is a particular street scene inside the Walled City of Old Manila where tourists roam around and take pictures of the historical sites at Intramuros.
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On June 24, 1571, the first Governor General of the Philippines Miguel Lopez de Legazpi reestablished the former Islamic Kingdom of Maynilad into Spanish City of Manila at the site of today's Fort Santiago at the bank of the Pasig River. Then over the years, the city (known as "Insigne y Ciempre Leal Ciudad/The Noble and Everlasting Loyal City") is surrounded by walls. That makes up the original Manila. Intramuros is one of the districts in Manila that the Spanish influence is still evident.
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Caparas, K. (2013, August 1). Intramuros: The Historic Past Inside the Walled City. Retrieved from Vigattintourism: www.vigattintourism.com/tourism/articles/Intramuros-The-H...