Filipinos looovvveeee Christmas! Don't deny it because I am probably guessing you are also part of the population that really looks forward to this season and despite the hustle and bustle of the city along with the traffic and constant sales, you would really feel that Christmas is around the corner because this season brings families together more than ever.
Christmas has always been an integral part of our tradition as Filipinos to celebrate this season together and one cool way to celebrate it now is visiting some of the most historic sites like the ones in Kawit, Cavite!
Being home to some of the most historic sites in the Philippines, Kawit, Cavite holds a strong bond with our Independence such as the Aguinaldo Shrine which the Philippine flag was first waved publicly and our freedom was also announced by Emilio Aguinaldo. But beyond the shrine, other sights are definite must to see like the Museo ni Baldomero Aguinalo which is about Emilio Aguinaldo's cousin and the grandfather of Cesar Virata who was a prime minister in the 1980s which is not something that has been discussed in schools.
Besides from the sites to see, Kawit also boasts rich heritage from craftsmanship like the local black smithing shop or the Pandayan. Being an endangered craft, blacksmith is a dying craft in Kawit but still they protect, promote and preserve this for future generations to come. The local Pandayan is still active and you can still buy handcrafted knives and bolos that were made the same way during the revolutionary era.
And of course a trip to Kawit is not complete without having the Christmas specialty - Puto Bumbong or rice cake with shaved coconut and muscovado sugar! My brother absolutely loves Puto Bumbong from Kawit, Cavite and won't miss the opportunity to get some to much on.
So if you are planning to bring your family on a road trip bring them to Kawit, Cavite this Yuletide season and see a spectacular display of lights at the Aguinaldo Shrine and Freedom Park.
Experience Christmas at the Historic Kawit, Cavite with your friends and family!
Check them out on social media using these hashtags!
#TaraSaKawit
#PaskongKawiteño
Much Love!
xx Alice
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