Part 26 of a series
DAY 3
Unknown to many, Vigan also has its own nightlife. The only difference maybe is that their parties start and end earlier. When I was exploring every corner of the Vigan Plaza Hotel, I found this: Sitio Bar
At 7:06pm, I already overheard some ladies screaming their throats out.
8:22pm. We decided to get out of the hotel to check out how Vigan is during nighttime.
Just across the Vigan Plaza Hotel is Plaza Salcedo where the El Shaddai was holding their Rock for Jesus program. You can really see the passion among the crowd as they jumped, sang, danced and partied hard for joy and thanksgiving to the Lord.
Leono Florentino Monument. The text on the plaque reads: Leona Florentino was born on April 19, 1848 and was a famous Ilocana poet, satirist, and playwright during the Spanish Period. Through her exemplary works, she was able to gain international recognition. She is the daughter of Marcelino and Isabel Florentino. Her works were translated in different languages but the original copies were destroyed during the Philippine Revolution. Don Isabelo de los Reyes, the Father of Philippine Labor Movement, is her son. She died on October 4, 1884, leaving a legacy to the Filipino people as the most outstanding woman writer during the Spanish era.
At the back of the Leona Florentino monument is Max’s Restaurant (with Free WiFi) which is among the commercial establishments that made an effort to harmonize with the heritage structures in the city.
In previous installments of this series, I shared with you how Calle Crisologo looks like in the afternoon. Now, let me share to you how it looks like at night.
Calle Crisologo Street Marker
It was raining when we arrived in Vigan. It was a blessing in disguise though, since it added a shining effect on the cobblestones along Calle Crisologo.
I wasn’t able to bring a tripod with me. So, to be able to take decent night shots (which usually need long exposure times), I looked for a stable and sturdy object to lean my camera on and I found this bench. Fortunately, benches like the one in the photo below were spread throughout Calle Crisologo.
(…to be continued)
