It’s been a while since the Urban Roamer checked out the last Intramuros Pasyal Sunday event, the one I last attended was last year. So I’m glad to be back at such an event.
Throughout the afternoon until the evening, a portion of Gen. Luna Street was closed off to vehicles as that part of the road became a lively outdoor fair of sorts as various stalls were set up to offer their different wares and goods.
There is also al fresco dining, or some street food choices as well if you’re into it.
Intramuros Pasyal Sunday is also an opportunity to promote biking as a healthy and green form of transport. Thus, apart from people, there were those biking along the street, some of them riding bamboo bikes. The Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA) was also there to provide free bike rentals as a way of supporting the initiative.
The only downside was that the sveltering summer heat especially in the afternoon when I was there, which was a hindrance in a way. Still it was nice to be back at the Walled City to check out the of the changes there, like the initiative to make some streets there car-free and promote a walkable Intramuros that this event aims to champion.
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The recent Intramuros visit was also an opportunity to check out the new location of one of my favorite Filipino culture gift shops, the Manila Collectible Co., which is now located within the premises of Fort Santiago.
To be honest, I’m kinda torn about this move of the stote. On one hand, I’m glad to see the store within a famed tourist destination which means more people will get to visit it. On the other hand, the space in their new location seems to be a bit cramped compared to what it had before in its old home that it feels that it was a bit of a shame that they’re no longer in that bigger venue.
Nevertheless, they still offer some great Filipino products that are worth checking out at least so visit them in their new home at Chamber 8 in Fort Santiago.
