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Calle Crisologo, Vigan, Ilocos Sur
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Sari-sari stores are tiny, community-rooted shops found across the Philippines, from urban Manila to remote villages. They offer daily essentials in small, affordable quantities—like single shampoo sachets, candies, instant noodles, or even individual cigarettes—making them accessible to all income levels and a vital part of everyday life.
Le Vieux Pont sur l'Arre au Vigan
Il y a 50 ans, je m'amusais à compter le nombre de couleuvres sur les berges et dans l'eau de l'Arre. Aujourd'hui je me suis contentée d'aller y prendre quelques photos.
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Catholicism plays a central role in Filipino life, shaping values, traditions, and daily routines. Over 80% of the population is Catholic, making the Philippines one of the most religious countries in Asia—and the world. Churches are active hubs, faith festivals are national events, and symbols of devotion are seen everywhere, reflecting a deep, enduring spiritual culture.
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.”
Vigan is one of the few Spanish colonial towns left in the Philippines for which it became an UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Scanned slide, photo taken in mid April 1998
The first Vigan Cathedral was ordered and built in 1574 by Juan de Salcedo. Another version of the church was again constructed in 1641 but was unfortunately destroyed by an earthquake. A reconstructed church was gutted with fire in 1739. The current church was constructed in 1790 and was finished in 1800. The church itself became a cathedral when the seat of the Diocese of Nueva Segovia was transferred from Cagayan to Vigan. more...
Visited Ilocos Sur once again and hit the streets of Vigan, as well as my dad's hometown of Magsingal for some street photography.
Here, I wanted to eat the famous "empanada", as Wikipedia describes it: An empanada is a type of baked or fried pasty in Hispanic cultures. The name comes from the Spanish verb empanar, and literally translates as "enbreaded", that is, wrapped or coated in bread; Empanadas are made by folding dough over a stuffing, which may consist of meat, cheese, corn, or other ingredients.
And it is famous for being absolutely delicious, and you know what? It is. And I'm usually picky when it comes to food especially those sold street side. But this was great that each time I visit Vigan, I make sure to eat a couple (or more).
The kind vendors of "Evelyn's Special Empanada and Okoy" are more than kind enough making a fresh batch of empanada for me! And didn't mind me photographing them in action.
Shooting Information:
•Nikon D7200 with MB-D15 Battery Grip
•Sigma 17-50mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM
•Manual Mode
•1/60th @ 17mm zoom, f/2.8
•ISO 3200
•No Flash Fired
Post Processing Information:
•Adobe Lightroom Classic CC 7.1
•Nik Software Silver Efex Pro 2
•Not Cropped
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The heritage house was built during Spanish colonial rule. Vigan is one of the few Spanish colonial towns left in the Philippines for which it became an UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Scanned slide, photo taken in mid April 1998
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.
Vigan Cathedral, canonically known as the Metropolitan Cathedral of the Conversion of St. Paul the Apostle is a Roman Catholic cathedral in Vigan, Ilocos Sur, Philippines. It serves as the seat of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Nueva Segovia. It is part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site declaration for the Historic Town of Vigan in 1999