PHILIPPINES ~ Chinatown - Manilla ~

... Lovely view of the oldest Chinatown in the world... it shows the Arch of Goodwill at Plaza Santa Cruz... it symbolizes the good relationship between Filipinos and Chinese in the area... this arch is one of a few arches that are built in and around Chinatown and serve as its unofficial boundaries... there are about hundreds of streets and alleys in the area... shops along the streets are old in style, and most of them are opened by Chinese people... today Chinatown is home to a wealth of restaurants, shops and other attractions... very authentic place to visit... Thanks Jobbo!!ヽ(ヅ)ノ

© Photo: Roland Weiss
Manila’s Chinatown is called Binondo coming from the Tagalog word binondoc, which means ‘mountainous’ as it is set on a hilly landscape.

Founded by Spanish Governor Luis Perez Dasmarinas in 1594, the site was originally meant for Chinese immigrants who converted to Catholicism. Within its hallowed ground stands the 418-year old Binondo Church. To this day, Binondo is quite unique in its stature as a rich historical and cultural area that is intimately intertwined with Chinese influence.


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(Issued 01-06-1994)

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(Issued 01-06-1997)

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(Issued 01-06-1998)

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(Issued 01-06-1996)

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(Issued 03-07-2000)