Every year as we celebrate the yuletide season many of our fellow citizen often spend the holidays in the mall, watching movies, shopping, eating etc. same as what we do in the family for years now. But this time around, discover a better way to spend the season in a place where history never fades.
Kawit Cavite has its own share of historical sites that holds timesless beauty and priceless stories. The municipality has been a big portion of Philippine history. Some of Kawit historical spots that you should give visit not only for story behind its wall but the colorful Christmas celebration as well.
- AGUINALDO SHRINE
As you go to the heart of the city, it will not be complete without dropping by at the Aguinaldo Shrine wherein the Philippine flag that we know of today was first waved publicly declaring our Independence by none other than the first Filipino President Emilio Aguinaldo. Nowadays, the home of the late president is very much preserved including his personal belongings. It opens to the public for free entrance.
- BALDOMERO SHRINE
Who is Baldomero Aguinaldo? Hailed towards the cousin of Emilio Aguinaldo and grandfather of Cesar Virata who as a prime minister in 1980's. There's also a lot to learn by going to his place in "Museo ni Baldomero Aguinaldo". His home for many years also preserves the memories of old times.
- PANDAYAN
Learn the craft of making knives (Bolo) by a local blacksmith in Pandayan. The blacksmithing shop is still active and you can still purchase handcrafted knives and bolos made the same way during the Revolutionary era. Blacksmithing is an endangered craft that needs to be promoted and preserved because only few from this present generation is seem to be interested to inherit this kind of craft.
- ST. MARY MAGDALENE PARISH
Holiday spirit is in every corner of this church with all the Christmas ornaments that displays around it makes this place so pretty amusing. It is also known as Kawit Church built in 1737, one of the oldest churches in the municipality of Kawit Cavite.
- FREEDOM PARK
Other significant feature and tourist attraction of Kawit Cavite is the Freedom Park or the Liwasang Aguinaldo where Kawit celebrates Christmas season through a spectacular display of lights. The Christmas lighting event was held last December 14, 2019 and a number of distinguished guests and celebrities joined in celebration of the event. A fireworks display and lighting of the Christmas lights at the Freedom park was also held.
- PUTO BUMBONG
Before you end the heritage tour, treat your taste buds to this Christmas specialty – Puto Bumbong or rice cake with shaved coconut and muscovado sugar is a staple food trip stop that shouldn’t be missed when visiting Kawit.
Make sure to visit Kawit Cavite this Christmas Season and enjoy the season filled with pride of our own heritage and historical sites in Kawit. The Municipality of Kawit welcomes everyone who wishes to visit Kawit during the Christmas season.
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December 14, 2019 (Saturday) Kawit Cavite
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