113. [DIEC] Cebu City: a cultural hub to see
Before I forget, I have many photos saved in my drive that I have to share from my day trip journeys and travel adventures. I'm just a monthly publisher on Instagram, but somewhat of an "everyday fiend" on Bear.
Cebu City has a rich cultural and historical heritage. It is one of the oldest cities in the Philippines and played a crucial role in the country's history, being the site of the first Spanish settlement in the Philippines. I got a chance to visit the city for the first time in my life before I got to see some relatives in my hometown.
I got a chance to explore some of the city before heading to the other destinations on the island - like Moalboal and Bohol, which is quite close to the 'capital' city. When I arrived there, I was super overwhelmed with the bustling city life and the unfamiliar places. Cebuano/Visayan is the dialect they speak and I was trying my best to keep afloat and talk to the locals.
Here are some photos that I want to share!
Minor Basilica of the Holy Child of Cebu (Basilica Del Sto. Niño). I walked passed and got a glimpse of the service going on
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Magellan's Cross Pavilion is a stone kiosk in Cebu City, Philippines. The structure is situated on Plaza Sugbo beside the Basilica del Santo Niño. It was really big and the wood is beautiful!
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A nice sunset
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Deep in one of the night markets is a bunch of people watching a basketball game. Filipinos love the sport of basketball. It was super exciting to see!
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Local jeepney
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This is the Heritage of Cebu Monument. It is a series of sculptures commemorating important events & buildings from Cebu's colonial past. It actually is really big.
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I always giggle at the sight of SE Asia telephone/electricity wiring on the street. I hope it all works.
~ a cebu city memory collector,
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