Angono Capital of the Phillippines

Angono is often referred to as the art capital in the Philippines. This is due to the fact that artistic elements are evident wherever you go in Angono. There is even art on the streets! As soon as you arrive there you will be able to see this for yourself especially in the street art at the municipal hall, the Blanco Family Museum, the Botong Francisco Museum, the Nemiranda Arthouse and the Atelier Museum.
Angono Municipal Hall
After the heartening adventure, we headed to the terminal beside the Municipal Hall to get a ride back to Manila. I was intrigued with the higantes at the doorstep so I took pictures of it. How I wished I could witness the Higantes Festival this November.
Laguna de Bay as seen from Angono Lakeside Park
Locals refer to this place as “Wawa” (not to be confused with Wawa Dam in Montalban :P), a recreation area in Brgy. San Vicente.  Located beside a section of Laguna de Bay, it  offers residents and visitors a tranquil space to hang out. It’s also a good space to run or bike. Entrance to the park is free but trying out other activities like the zipline and boating across Laguna de Bay come with a minimal fee.  Another beautiful attraction in the area that’s free of charge is the sunset. 🙂
Though Balaw Balaw is popular as a specialty restaurant serving exotic and folk dishes, their gallery is also worth a visit! It features paintings and sculptures from members of the Vocalan family  and other local artists, showcasing 
the entrance to the street are series of inscriptions of the lyrics and musical notes of the classic “Ugoy ng Duyan” composed by Lucio San Pedro, National Artist for music,on concrete fences. We followed through these walls and found ourselves singing the song. I remembered my grandmother humming this lullaby to my cousins.

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