Tuesday, May 18

My First Postal Heritage Walking Tour Experience

Last Sunday, I joined the Postal Heritage Walk Tour conducted by the Filipinas Stamp Collector’s Club (lead by Lawrence Chan). I just saw this event at my multiply and I didn't hesitate to join-in because aside from meeting new friends, I'd be able to take pictures of some places that is considered restricted to the public. But it took me more than 30 mins to find this group of people. As I found them, they were already starting their tour at the Metropolitan Museum (MET). As I joined the group, I immediately pull-up my camera and take some pictures of the scene as well as some details. I was fascinated with the details MET has.










We went inside MET and stayed there for at least an hour. That gave me more than enough time to experiment on my shots and see for myself if somehow I would improve. As I take pictures inside-out, I was listening to Lawrence lecture unconsciously and learned about a thing or two with MET's history.



 

Our next stop was the Post Office. I still remember my mom taking me there when I was young to send snail mails to my dad when he was still working in Saudi Arabia (a long time ago, hehe XD). I was quite intrigued and puzzled on how to take snaps of this edifice. Before Lawrence toured us inside, I was able to take some quick snaps of the outside part.







As we went inside the post office, I was really amazed on how these artifacts (stamps, old notes etc) were preserved. I think it costs a lot more than they were when it was first published.








The Manila Central Post Office Building is one of the beautiful neo-classical inspired building in Manila. Manila Central Post Office is also the head office of the Philippine Postal Corporation—the heart of everything related to the Philippine Postal System. The Postal Library and Museum houses an exhibit of Philippine Postal Stamps as well as old mailboxes and old typewriters. The Postal Museum and Library, located within the Manila Central Post Office compound. It showcases the country’s rich collection of stamps, postal relics, stamp magazines and Philatelic Bulletin.It is opened Monday to Friday  (8am- 5pm). Contact person is Ms Nena De Guzman Tel # 527-00-96.





After out tour of the Postal Office, we continued until we reached another historic spot in Manila, particularly within the Intramuros area though I forgot most of those spots (will try to look for those).








That day was really tiring but I've learned a lot from this experience. Probably, I should do more of these walks be it by groups or by myself.

27 comments:

  1. Old structures are very nice subjects for photo enthusiasts. I hope makasali ako sa isa sa mga walking tour na ganito.

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  2. Phlippine post office with this old stamps reminds me of Bletchley parks secret post office they used that time in WW2 in Britain. Sa picture mo parang hindi xa post office sa pinas parang sa ibang bansa, galing ng photos mo Sir! :) whooo!

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    1. Thanks! Well magagaling ang mga architects natin during their time kaya mukhang imported yung Post Office natin. Hehe.

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  3. Because of your photos, the place is no longer restricted haha. Hala baka makita nila ito, hehe. I used to collect stamps rin kaso nawala, most of them are from Nepal na hiningi ko sa Nepalese friend ko. Wala na ngayon :<

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    1. Thanks! BTW, what happened to your stamps? hingin ko sana. Hehe.

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  4. Come to think of it, I've never been to the postal office in Manila. I didn't even know it was a heritage site! Thanks for this post!

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    1. Your welcome Rachelle. I guess you should pay them a visit before they turn it into a hotel. :D

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  5. Wow! I've been passing by this place for a very long time when I was still studying. Gosh I miss the place!
    - sionee

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    1. I guess this is the right time to pay them a visit. :D

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    1. Di naman. Cute nga tignan lalo na yung mumu na naka-upo. Hehe.

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  7. some of the photos looked very old like they were taken many, many years ago... nice...

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  8. When is the next one? Please let me know.

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    1. They usually conduct this free tour every third Sunday of the month. ^_^

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  9. masarap balikan ang nakaraan.. awww!! nice post!
    -Shiela

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    1. Thanks! pwede naman po balikan every 3rd Sunday of the month. ^_^

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  10. I like everything in this post. Very nice and detailed. Thanks for sharing this article at least kahit sa litrato lang e mapasyal namin ang postal heritage.

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    1. The pleasure is always mine. The free tour is every third Sunday of the month as always. ^_^

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  11. thanks for the tour, mark. it's informative... enjoyed the photos too. Yahweh bless. http://trunklocker.blogspot.com/2012/02/so-many-things-to-celebrate.html

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  12. Nagulat naman ako..
    pati inidoro me pictyur! hihihi!
    in fairnes, galing nung mga frames mo. :)

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    1. Thanks Francis. Napagkatuwaan ko lang yugn inidoro. Hehe. :D

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  13. oh nice post. i do philately (collecting stamps) but i have not participated in any postal heritage tour yet. would be great to try! thanks for sharing your photos and experience.

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    1. Every 3rd Sunday of the month po and tour with some lectures so feel free when you're here in Manila. ^_^

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  14. haven't been here pero i'm digging the photos.

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    1. Thanks Athena. Try visiting when you're here in Manila. ^_^

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