happened on January 2017
With nothing much on our Tacloban itinerary, I decided to include Basey in our trip since it's both our first time to visit it.
Commuting: ride a tricycle and alight in the jeepney terminal; fare around 50 each. Ride a jeepney bound for Basey at 35 each. Travel time around 45 mins. to 1 hr.
Basey is relatively a tiny town. Half day is enough to see most of it. "Wala masyado ganap".
We started with the ancient church - St. Michael the Archangel. It was construction in the 17th century so this is one of the ancient churches in the Philippines. Its belltower and stone convent were constructed in 1845 but later on renovated when damaged by typhoon in 1880 (Wikipedia source)
Unfortunately, we were not able to see the interiors since it was closed that time. We just enjoyed the exteriors and the outdoor scenery.
After shooting for almost an hour, we hailed a pedicab going to the local store selling handicrafts made of weaved mats. I met the store owner, Aling Delia. Aparently she's not a weaver but just a business woman. She contracted other women for the finished products. Their products ranges from wallets, bags, table runners to decorative pieces.
We even witnessed the weavers at work. I salute these women for keep this art alive. I know how small the earnings are and the market is already small, but they are still trying to keep the culture alive despite of the challenge. The raw materials are also becoming scarce. I really wish that it will prosper again.
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| St. Michael the Archangel Church |
Commuting: ride a tricycle and alight in the jeepney terminal; fare around 50 each. Ride a jeepney bound for Basey at 35 each. Travel time around 45 mins. to 1 hr.
Basey is relatively a tiny town. Half day is enough to see most of it. "Wala masyado ganap".
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| their mode of transportation |
We started with the ancient church - St. Michael the Archangel. It was construction in the 17th century so this is one of the ancient churches in the Philippines. Its belltower and stone convent were constructed in 1845 but later on renovated when damaged by typhoon in 1880 (Wikipedia source)
Unfortunately, we were not able to see the interiors since it was closed that time. We just enjoyed the exteriors and the outdoor scenery.
After shooting for almost an hour, we hailed a pedicab going to the local store selling handicrafts made of weaved mats. I met the store owner, Aling Delia. Aparently she's not a weaver but just a business woman. She contracted other women for the finished products. Their products ranges from wallets, bags, table runners to decorative pieces.
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| with Aling Delza |
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