When you hear the phrase, "a place like no other," what comes to your mind first? Your mind looks like going somewhere again. Are you thinking of a paradise filled with the things you fancy? Or a modern place where you can do anything you want? Save it because you will going to witness a place that is one-of-a-kind.
In today's eighth day of September, let us travel to Vigan-the home of the very famous cobblestoned Calle Crisologo. If you haven't been in this place yet, put your seatbelt because I will take you there virtually through my words. Since I have already started it, let us now proceed!
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My beloved City of Vigan is an internationally recognized historical site. It is a small city surrounded by rivers and sea and filled with people of brilliant minds and hearts. Being the capital of the province of Ilocos Sur, some of the prominent institutions and offices in the area are located in this city. It is where students and workers from all over the province and nearby districts stay for living and education. Farming, fishing, handicrafts, and tourism are the backbone of Vigan. This city may be a small one, but here lies people with different nationalities that you can trust with. They are ambitious nevertheless, smart, frugal, and hardworking.
My city is not a perfect one, but as a person who's been here since the first day of my life, I can say that the kind of living in Vigan is peaceful and relaxing. Before the pandemic came, this city was busy with so many things, and during the pandemic, they took advantage to procure more improvements as they look forward to the reviving the economy after the state of a health crisis.
This place is known for its rich history and culture. The famous Heritage Village is the primary thing that everyone remembers when they think of this city. Nothing is more mesmerizing than walking along the cobblestones between the Spanish colonial houses that took years of preservation. Lined up on the sides are the delightfully made items by the artistic hands of Ilocanos. My city is also known for mouth-watering dishes people always come back for, like pinakbet, sinanglao, and dinengdeng.
Being a tourist landmark, Vigan City has a splendid Metropolitan Cathedral, a wide dancing fountain, zoo, and gorgeous hotels engraved with the city's culture where you can stay in. Lastly, my city is known for being the center. Various people with different agendas reach the city with the aspiration to accomplish their targets. So, whether it is a weekend vacation, academe, travel plan, workstation, or business area, Vigan City always comes up.
Being a global city means it has a globalized economic system. Thus, my city can be considered to be one. What makes my city a global city is. First, there is a developed economic system that occurs, which serves as an advantage to many people who live and visit the city.
Second, this is an established city with a remarkable culture and attractive tourist spots where people, not just from the locality, but from the whole world, travel and unlocks the city's beauty.
Third, Vigan City is a member of the Organization of World Heritage Cities after it was declared as UNESCO World Heritage City in 1999 because of the elements in the city that traces back the influence of the Spaniards and Chinese. In addition, there are various families in this city who have wealth influence. Developments are continuous, and institutions here aim to be globally competent. With my city's diversification and ceaseless advancement in economic aspects, it can indeed be deemed as a global city.
Thanks for your wonderful time!
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wow! I heard that this place is a good place to visit. I hope I can take a trip one day.