Ode To Vigan City

Take your halcyon moment, have your blissful jaunt Explore the northern hills and rivers, their helix flaunts From zigzag paths of the south, from verdant plains of the north Passing by the west coasts, ascend to their conjuring heart fort Set off now and tread down to a cobblestone avenue With joyful wagon ride, gaze the Heritage City’s stunning view Spanish buildings in hedge, hewed by the greatest history Of a beautiful country called, The Pearl of the Orient Sea Museums in slumber, sing the spirit of heartwarming hospitality Preserving the priceless antiques, ancestors’ unique creativity Well-crafted on Spanish Colonization, cherish in golden memory The country’s Great Forefathers, their true heroism and bravery At the heart of a city gloriously stands the city’s cathedral In front stretched a dancing fountain embraced by a lover’s park With conservative Maria Clara style, stroll with Jose, your pal And taste the most delicious delicacies from morning ‘til dark A hammock that rocks you to the enchantment of the past With indelible imprints of rich cultural heritage in relentless lush Visit this reigning beauty, your rewarding experiences enfold Vigan City hailed as one of Top Seven Wonder Cities of the World Copyright 2014 Leonora Galinta All Rights Reserved -Sharing with you an old poem of mine. I spent some of my childhood years here. My parents sent me in this place to study. It’s one of the most wonderful places and one of my most favourite hometowns:))