Mascota de Zamboanga (20)
The Zamboanga Hermosa Festival is a month-long celebration commemorating the Feast of Nuestra Senora la Virgen del Pilar (Our Lady of Pillar) and to introduce the Patroness of the Asia's Latin City to those who are not familiar with her. The occasion will be celebrated in the entire month of October, but the concentrati...
It all started with my desire to see a vinta, a traditional paddleboat with multicolored sails. The most recognizable cultural icon of Zamboanga City often seen in postcards, I assumed it was an everyday sight, but after having visited the city a few times I realized that one could only see it on special occasions,
There are a lot of things Zamboanga City may be known for. As a country formerly under Spanish colonization, Zamboanga City is a remnant of the Spanish influence in the country and is thus known as the Asia s Latin City primarily because of its Chabacano dialect resulting from such influence that was developed dating as...