Place: Rizal Boulevard
Date: April 7, 2012
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| Rizal Boulevard |
Rizal Boulevard is the version of Baywalk in Dumaguete City. It is the sea front view of the city and it is where the night life/ social life happens. There are numerous establishment seen around the area including the famous Silliman Hall at the north end of the boulevard. It is famous for strolls and family picnics as the place offers serene atmosphere and cool relaxing sea breeze. It is best to visit this place early morning and late afternoon. Though it does not give you the best sunset like in RT Lim Boulevard in my hometown, Zamboanga. But it is the street vendors on the north end of the boulevard that keeps locals and tourists flock in this area. At night, tempura and fish ball vendors slowly appear on the said area and prepare the long stretch to set up tables for those who enjoy street foods.
As I made my walked around, I love the old classic scene. It is lighted with the old quaint street lights and century old trees giving shades to its visitors along the walkway.
This boulevard is named after our National Hero, Dr. Jose Rizal. It has been written in our history that Rizal once walked around this area before departing for Dapitan where he was exiled by the Spanish authorities.
The photos above tells us the arrival of the St. Paul's Sisters in the Negros Province with the aim to help in the education system of the island. This landmark can be seen along the long stretch of the sea front view of the Rizal Boulevard.
One noteworthy to mention in this post is the aim of the City Government to maintain the city's cleanliness. They are really strict when it comes to sanitation. I never saw even a single wrapper loitered in the city. With that, plus the excellent peace and order and the laid back atmosphere of the city made it as one of the best retirement place in the Philippines.
Truly, Rizal Boulevard has become one of the most loved place in Dumaguete City. You must not miss this place when in Dumaguete City.
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