My World#68 Plaza Miranda, Quiapo, Manila
Plaza Miranda is the public plaza or square in front St. John the Baptist Church or more popularly known as Quiapo Church which is located in the old downtown Manila. The plaza was named after Jose Sandino y Miranda, who served as secretary of the treasury of the Philippines for 10 years beginning in 1853.
Nowadays, aside from the unsightly election paraphernalias hanging and plastered everywhere, the plaza is now filled with ambulant vendors selling products ranging from flowers, colored candles with specific purposes (candles for love, good luck, healing the sick, pardon, etc.), fruits, healing herbs, to body massages, palm and card reading.
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6 comments:
Ah, we find the same thing in many places here in Seattle! The unfortunate side of elections! Great post for the day, Marites! Have a lovely week! Enjoy!
Sylvia
Beautiful church with lovely architecture.
Love the plaque about the bombing. I was too young to remember but I was aware of this -- probably from older folks or from school. Nice post.
Very timely post especially with the upcoming elections. Whenever I hear of Plaza Miranda I think of politics.
Very interesting post and great shots.
I remember the Plaza bombing a long time ago. How sad.
I hope this time, we can choose the right person to lead our country.
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