A kalesa (Philippine Spanish: calesa), is a two-wheeled horse-drawn carriage used in the Philippines. [1][2] It is commonly vividly painted and decorated. [3] . It was the primary mode of public and private transport in the Philippines during …

Mar 24, 2023 · It has a rich history and cultural significance, and efforts are being made to preserve this iconic symbol of Filipino heritage. Exploring the Philippines with a Kalesa allows passengers to immerse themselves in both time-honored customs and breathtaking scenery.

Aug 30, 2012 · In the Philippines, the kalesa is a horse-drawn carriage and something only nobels used to be able to afford. Now, it's become a tourist attraction and plays an important role in the country's cultural identity. Here's more about the historic form of transport.

Jul 24, 2024 · Vibrant yellow and green Kalesa captured against the backdrop of Las Casas in Bagac, Philippines, showcasing the traditional charm and cultural heritage of this iconic mode of transportation.

Uncover the intricate story of Philippine kalesa making, a centuries-old craft on the brink of extinction, and the innovators fighting to preserve its legacy.

A kalesa (Philippine Spanish: calesa), is a two-wheeled horse-drawn carriage used in the Philippines. It is commonly vividly painted and decorated. It was the primary mode of public and private transport in the Philippines during the Spanish and the American colonial period.

May 28, 2019 · Benjamin Lingad, is a 78-year old, third generation, calesa -maker from Brgy. San Jose. The business was started by his grandfather in the early 1900s through making garetas, a carabao-pulled vehicle that delivers supplies for the …

May 25, 2017 · Gregorio Mabatan, also known at Tiyu Goryo of Barangay Ugac has been the face of the Ibanag cochero and wrote local history when he got a President of the Philippines as his lone passenger for a tour of Tuguegarao on that fateful day of March 28, 1962.

Oct 4, 2024 · The kalesa is one of several examples of horse-drawn public conveyances from the early days of Manila. The kalesa had two variants, the carromata and the karitela. The carromata had seats facing forward which can carry one to two passengers.

Jan 1, 2019 · The kalesa (horse-drawn carriage), one of the earliest modes of transportation in the Philippines, has since become a Filipino cultural heritage and tourist attraction in some parts of the...