2014 Pasko marks the Quiapense’s heart

2014 Pasko marks the Quiapense’s heart

Written by Abigail Ko, Edited by Charmaine Yves Chong (volunteers) and Photos by Axl Guinto

Facade of Kasa Boix with the Parol | (c) Jericho Carillo

At the dusk of December 13, 2014, on the scarcely lighted and quiet, concrete street of A. Bautista in the heart of the Quiapo district of Manila, an unusual scene unfolds. People gathered together, looking up in the direction of a parol hanging from an open-panelled sliding window of one of the quaint heritage houses that lined the street. The parol is Filipino, a holiday decoration made from yellow sheets of translucent paper and thin wooden sticks, crafted into a lantern in the shape of a star, enclosed in a circular frame wrapped with white paper crinkles. From the star’s two lower points hang frills of the same white paper. Facing the Philippine flag of red, white, yellow, and blue hung in front of the parol, ladies and gentlemen, young and old stood side by side, with their open palms on their chest, singing the National Anthem led by Ms. Justine Danielle Cabigting, who was clad in Filipiniana attire. Passersby who recognized the tune paid their respect by pausing and standing still until the music ended. The singing was followed by lighting of small sticks of fireworks called lusis as the crowd stood in a circle, attracting curious children from neighboring residences

First Solar-Powered Heritage House In Manila

We can probably claim that Kasa Boix is the FIRST SOLAR-POWERED HERITAGE HOUSE
at least in Manila.

Here some of the preview inside the Kasa Boix.

Outside Kasa Boix

PASKONG QUIAPENSE : An Old Manila-themed Charity Ball and Mini Concert

Come and join us as Kapitbahayan sa Kalye Bautista atbp. Lugar, Inc. celebrates Christmas with the Ceremonial Lighting of Kasa Boix. Guests are encouraged to wear Filipiniana as we turn the night into an old Manila themed Christmas Party; and be serenaded by the KKB Troubadors with the Classic Filipino Christmas Songs...

Important Details:

Date: December 13, 2014 (Saturday)
Time: 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM

Entrance Fee: Starts at Php 100.00 (It will be considered as donation since the proceeds will go to the various projects of KKBAL, Inc.)

Inclusions: Food and some KKB souvenirs.

Guests/Participants are invited to wear Filipiniana Clothes (but may choose not to do so)

Lakbay Lakaran Present: Bahay, Buhay, Baybayin

A Walking Tour for the Benefit of Kasa Boix Restoration and Pamana Basic Education Project and Mahal Project

Some treasures hide where you least expect it. Beyond the bombardment of noise and scents that possess the metropolis, who would have thought, one can find a PAGODA proudly standing among the shanty towns? Or grand old mansions, the homes of the powerful, standing like dames with all their beauty and majesty standing ready for the curious and the observant? Who would have guessed that a treasure trove of history and culture hides among the lovely balusters and windows of the many homes, the Kasa Boix, Zamora Mansion and the Padilla House being just some of them, of this district? Or that succulent sights and delights await for those with a taste for color and adventure?

QUIAPO || the mystical, the beautiful
"UNCOVER THE HIDDEN WONDERS OF QUIAPO"
Join the KKB Lakaran!

Lakbay Lakaran : Ang Quiapo at mga Paniniwala

Organized by Kapitbahayan sa Kalye Bautista, an NGO composed of students and young professionals who aims to spread heritage awareness, the tour went through the back alleys and by-ways of Quiapo that you didn't know exists.

We visited Kasa Boix, where Pres. Quezon resided when he was still a law student. The magnificent San Sebastian church and its iron glory.