St. Joseph Parish

At the first stop of the Manila tour, we came to the Las Pinas Catholic Church on the outskirts. The church was built in 1762 and retains one of the world's only large pipe organs made of bamboo tubes. It is more than 3 meters wide and consists of 714 bamboo tubes with different calibers. The largest bamboo tube is 2.44 meters long. 12.7 cm. The bamboo organ was embedded in the tall walls of the church and it took eight years to complete the production in 1821. It is not only a portrayal of Spanish colonial history, but also one of the existing symbols of Filipino music art. 100 years have passed, during which many earthquakes, typhoons and wars have been tested. In 1973, it was transported to Germany for repairs, but it is still intact and is one of the attractions that attract tourists in the Philippines. Walk into the church, where the seats are full, and the popularity of the church is high. The decoration in the church is not gorgeous, but full of the power of faith. The huge bamboo organ inlaid on the wall instantly caught our eye, and the tune it played was melodious. It is a week of worship in the church. We are fortunate to see the godfather and the believers praying together. The scene is spectacular. People who pray in the church, both men and women, and the children here are particularly attractive. They are very shy, but always smile. The grandmother who sells flowers at the door, focusing on her own flowers in the warm sun, is very harmonious.

In the first leg, we came to Manila in the local Las Pinas (bamboo organ) Church, where the preservation of the world-famous ancient bamboo organ. It is said that the organ is 150 years ago, the monastery's monks produced, still can issue beautiful music. The door to sell local snacks, an innocent little girl wearing a simple smile has been in front of us laugh. Innocent. You will find that this time the stars hanging signs everywhere Manila. Tour guides and we said because Christmas is approaching in the Philippines. Christmas New Year in our country is taken very seriously, usually in October will begin the arrangement Christmas. In addition to hanging the stars, many flower shops will start selling Christmas red (as red leaves of the plant). Jesus statue next to the church exuded when we came, just in time for the local church, the majority of Filipinos are Catholic. Many devout Catholics are praying, the side we do not bother too good. Bamboo Organ on embedded in the walls of the great church finished 1821 spent a total of eight years. It is not only a portrayal of Spanish colonial history. The Philippines is one of the arts of music existing symbol. I am not a Christian Christians but here feel the church worship atmosphere. Very solemn, very sacred, whether adults, children, or the elderly are very focused.

We came to the Las Pinas Catholic Church on the outskirts of Manila. Built in 1762, the church retains one of the world's only large pipe organs made of bamboo tubes. It is more than 3 meters wide and consists of 714 bamboo tubes with different calibers. The largest bamboo tube is 2.44 meters long and 12.7 cm in diameter. The bamboo organ was embedded in the tall walls of the church and it took eight years to complete the production in 1821. It is not only a portrayal of Spanish colonial history, but also one of the existing symbols of Filipino music art. More than 100 years have passed, and it has been tested by many earthquakes, typhoons and wars. It was transported to Germany in 1973, but it is still intact and is one of the attractions that attract tourists in the Philippines. The sun shines on the vibrant plants, and the shadows are sprinkled on the mottled church walls. This is the atmosphere of history and the accumulation of taste. Walking into the church, there is a lot of money inside, and the popularity of the church is high. The decoration in the church is not gorgeous, but full of the power of faith.

Followed by Star Cruises to Manila, followed by a large force to go to church with bamboo organ, happened to meet the locals worship, see the colorful floats after World War II, the US military jeeps left in the transformation of Jeepney factory, roadside fruit stand to buy when seasonal fruits, boarded Tagaytay, overlooking Taal volcano Taal Lake relic, the last accompanied by a golden sunset, leaving a port. Hurried day trip, colorful acquaintance Manila.