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Manila Stories 2: Horse Tales

Seeing a kalesa in today's time is like a time machine bringing you to the rich culture of the Philippines' past. It is known as CARITELA/KARITELA which is a horse drawn calash commonly used in the Philippines way back in the 18th century. It was introduced by the Spanish colonizers and initially were reserved for the high-ranking officials and noble individuals during that era. To see such nowadays is an experience worth keeping for because who knows, several years from now it will be "just a part" of Pinoy history. I wonder how these horses stand the heat of the sun everyday. I salute them for a job well done. They traverse the busy roads of Manila and compete with other high-tech mode of transportation present in the Metro. Even in times of bad weather, the horses are still active to bring you an experience beyond compare. If you want to experience a Kalesa ride, come and pass by Malate, Manila in the Philippines. Some places include Luneta Par...