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    Dia Del Galeon Festival: Reliving the Manila - Acapulco Galleon Trade

    While in Hong Kong a few years back, Tutubi tried to board the Duk Ling, an authentic Chinese Junk in Victoria Harbour that made him wish there's alsoan authentic galleon anchored in Manila Bay that can be boarded someday.

    That day came true when news of the coming of the replica of the galeon Andalucia, a 17th century Spanish galleon, visited Manila for a few days and will be staying at Pier 13 in Manila's South Harbor. Herewith is the schedule and other information for those interested in seeing and actually boarding a galeon in order to get a feel of how it was like in those days.

    THE GALEON ANDALUCIA (OCTOBER 6-9)

    WHERE: PIER 13, SOUTH HARBOR, MANILA (Next to Manila Hotel)
    ADMISSION: FREE
    DATES
    October 6 1:00 pm - 4:00pm
    October 7 9:00am – 12:00 noon, 1:00 pm - 4:00pm
    October 8 8:00am – 12:00 noon, 1:00 pm - 4:00pm
    October 9 8:00am-12:00pm

    DAILY SCHEDULE (except october 6,9)
    9:00am-12:00pm – LARGE GROUPS
    9:00am-4:00pm PUBLIC

    For Groups of 30 or more, email your information and desired time between 9:00am-12:00pm.

    INDIVIDUAL GUESTS
    There is no need for reservation for individuals and groups with less than 30 people

    AGE LIMIT
    Children under eight years old are not allowed due to safety reasons. Children under twelve need to be chaperoned

    PARKING
    There is no ample parking at the pier, however there will be some at Quirino Grandstand.

    FOR RESERVATIONS

    E-mail Abi Portillo at diadelgaleon@yahoo.com with your information including: day, time, number of guests, contact information.

    The Galeon Andalucia is a replica of the 17th century Galleon. Guest can hop on-board and jump into history!"

    ---

    How to get to Pier 13, Manila South Harbor:

    from Quiapo, you can board jeepneys with signboard Pier, alight near Manila Hotel then walk towards the Pier.

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    posted by GingGoy @ 10:31 PM,

    2 Comments:

    At Oct 25, 2010, 7:36:00 AM, Anonymous thepinaysolobackpacker said...

    I missed this. sayang, free pala xa.

     
    At Jul 21, 2011, 6:00:00 PM, Anonymous cheap manila flights said...

    Air Philippines is making their way to get to the top. This airline is now offering a travel deal year round. They are giving away cheap airplane tickets and cool discount promos for all travellers who will take local and international flights.

     

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