[ 3 Comments ] Posted on 12.19.09 under Chinese Heritage, Heritage
Under Spanish rule travel and residency of Chinese were tightly restricted until late in the 19th century. Most “Chinese” residents of Iloilo were Chinese men who married local women and became mestizos. Especially in Iloilo, the Chinoy mestizos converted to Catholicism, prospered, were considered loyal Spanish subjects and were freed from restrictions involved with being [...]
[ No Comments ] Posted on 11.22.09 under Chinese Heritage
This Taoist temple on Rizal Street in Iloilo City appears to honor Yaochi Jinmu, the Queen Mother of the West.
[ 1 Comment ] Posted on 09.28.09 under Chinese Heritage, Heritage, Iloilo City
Chinese heritage lives on in Iloilo City. A beautiful and serene Chinese temple on Rizal Street in Iloilo City. Photos and narrative.
[ No Comments ] Posted on 09.23.09 under Chinese Heritage, Manila and Makati, Museums & Galleries
The Bahay Tsinoy Museum is a don’t-miss stop for history-minded visitors to Manila. Bahay Tsinoy is a museum which presents the history of the Chinese in Philippine history. The Bahay Tsinoy is located in the historic walled Intramuros area of Manila on Anda Street.
[ No Comments ] Posted on 07.20.09 under Chinese Heritage, Iloilo City
Chinese immigrants have been a major force in the development and character of Iloilo City. Signs of Chinese Heritage from all over Iloilo City.