Living in Iloilo City for nearly two decades made me appreciate the exceptional beauty of this genuinely historic and magnificent city accessibly located in the heart of the Philippines. If truth be told, Iloilo City is undeniably rich in culture and history.
In my own personal observation, the city bears a resemblance of Southern Europe through its picturesque backdrop of majestic century-old churches, stately mansions, Hispanic landmarks and various building architectures.
In addition, here in Iloilo City you can incredibly feel the influence of various cultures all over. Though Spanish and Chinese culture and traditions are predominant. Actually, Iloilo City was a former venue of the Philippines-Spain Friendship Day and notably celebrated the Filipino-Spanish Friendship Day last 2005.
Moreover, Iloilo City is also known for having its very own celebration of the wonderful Chinese New Year. As a matter of fact, the Chinese New Year is flamboyantly celebrated every year in the city with anticipation and unmatched excitement along with amazing preparation which is beyond compare.
Without a doubt, Iloilo City is truly home for some of the world's most significant culture and traditions that will forever make difference in the way of life of the Ilonggos and the Filipino people as a whole.
Ultimately, those were just some of the marvelous things that genuinely makes Iloilo City remarkably one of a kind.
To check out more first-rate resources and information about Iloilo City, these publications can be a great help for you so that you will be able to appreciate and be aware of how remarkably one of a kind and breathtaking Iloilo City is and the entire Iloilo Province as well.
In my own personal observation, the city bears a resemblance of Southern Europe through its picturesque backdrop of majestic century-old churches, stately mansions, Hispanic landmarks and various building architectures.
In addition, here in Iloilo City you can incredibly feel the influence of various cultures all over. Though Spanish and Chinese culture and traditions are predominant. Actually, Iloilo City was a former venue of the Philippines-Spain Friendship Day and notably celebrated the Filipino-Spanish Friendship Day last 2005.
Moreover, Iloilo City is also known for having its very own celebration of the wonderful Chinese New Year. As a matter of fact, the Chinese New Year is flamboyantly celebrated every year in the city with anticipation and unmatched excitement along with amazing preparation which is beyond compare.
Without a doubt, Iloilo City is truly home for some of the world's most significant culture and traditions that will forever make difference in the way of life of the Ilonggos and the Filipino people as a whole.
Ultimately, those were just some of the marvelous things that genuinely makes Iloilo City remarkably one of a kind.
To check out more first-rate resources and information about Iloilo City, these publications can be a great help for you so that you will be able to appreciate and be aware of how remarkably one of a kind and breathtaking Iloilo City is and the entire Iloilo Province as well.
1. Iloilo: A Rich and Noble Land coffee table book
2. Iloilo Yearbook 2007
3. Iloilo Yearbook 2005
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