PAGBURNAYAN|VIGAN JAR FACTORY

Aside from empanada, bagnet, longganisa and chichacorn, Vigan is also famous for its burnay. 

Burnay is  Ilocano term for earthenware jars. They come in many shapes and sizes. Ilocanos use these jars for storing fermented sauce, salt containers or simply for  home decors.

 

 

 

To make a burnay requires the use of a  fine type of sand to make the clay harder and durable.  A potter molds it on a potter's wheel. When its already molded they let it dry until its ready to be "cook" then they put it   inside the brick and clay ground kiln. The kiln is like a " giant oven" for jars using dry logs to fire up.  The process takes about seven days more or less.

this is the kiln looks like inside

 

 

 

Burnay designs have already evolved through the years. There are now miniature jars which are good for souvenirs. A deformed jars that were made on purpose are will look good  for landscaping or anything anyone can fancy.

 

 

 

 

 

 

From its humble origins many years ago, burnays are now export materials. This only proves that Vigan is indeed world class.




Read my other posts on my Ilocos Sur series

1.  Historic Town Of Vigan
2. Vigan City Attractions and Festivals
3.  Calle Crisologo| Vigan Heritage Village
4. Buridek Children's Museum
5. Vigan Cathedral| St. Paul Metropolitan Cathedral
6. Apo Caridad Pilgrimage Site| Bantay's Best Kept Secret
7. Bantay Church Bell Tower
8. Vigan Dancing Fountain and Laser Lights Show
9. Baluarte| A Zoo in the Historic Town of Vigan
10. Discovering Vigan's Hidden Garden
11. Pagburnayan| Vigan Jar Factory

DISCOVERING VIGAN'S HIDDEN GARDEN

For tourists visiting in Vigan and want to have some break from the centuries old houses museums then Hidden Garden is the place to be. 

This beautiful garden is  really hidden in Barangay Bulala. Though few minutes drive  away from the city center it is easy to find , thanks to all the signage posted along the way.

 

Because of the many tall trees and bamboo tress all over the place the sun's heat will not be a problem especially when visiting at the middle of the day.  For tired feet, there are garden table and chair  sets strategically placed all around  the garden.

 

 

 

 

 

 Or better yet try their sumptuous meals at the Lilong and Lilang Restaurant. They serve typical Ilocano foods like pinakbet, warek warek and empanada then gulp it down with fresh fruit shake.

 

 

 

Going deeper into the garden , you will find the bonsai garden.   I remember asking one of the staffs if how old are those bonsais and she replied, "it's not for sale". Most of the plants though are for sale.

 

 

 

 

Aside from the many varieties of  plants, there are also few birds  and animals in their cages. A souvenir shop is right at the entrance.



Read my other posts on my Ilocos Sur series


1.  Historic Town Of Vigan
2. Vigan City Attractions and Festivals
3.  Calle Crisologo| Vigan Heritage Village
4. Buridek Children's Museum
5. Vigan Cathedral| St. Paul Metropolitan Cathedral
6. Apo Caridad Pilgrimage Site| Bantay's Best Kept Secret
7. Bantay Church Bell Tower
8. Vigan Dancing Fountain and Laser Lights Show
9. Baluarte| A Zoo in the Historic Town of Vigan
10. Discovering Vigan's Hidden Garden
11. Pagburnayan| Vigan Jar Factory

BALUARTE| A ZOO IN THE HISTORIC TOWN OF VIGAN

 Baluarte : a Spanish word that means fortress, domain , bailiwick or territory. 

This sprawling compound is owned by  former Ilocos Sur Governor Luis Chavit Singson. Though his sons have already taken his political seat many locals still call him Governor.The place characterized by rolling hills terrain was used to be his rest house until he decided to develop it into a nature-eco- enlcave and had it opened to the public.

the former Governor's multi-level house

chapel near the parking area

 There zoo have  diverse kinds of animals either natives or imported  mostly can be seen roaming free  around the Baluarte . It was said that this is the only zoo in the country with the highest population of white deers.

 

 

 

 

 

 One of the popular attraction for kids and adults alike is the pony ride. When there is a great number of tourists expect to wait for some couple of minutes. But of course not to be missed out is the famous tiger of the former Governor. 

 

From the time it was opened until to this day, it had already under gone some major face lift.  The animal sanctuaries  is now wider   not to mention the addition of  other imported animals. And, it is now  more interactive and education with the  introduction of  Live animal show and petting zoo and the butterfly garden. Visitors may also opt to have photos with the animals and birds with the supervision of the staffs. For tired feet and some R and R  Scattered all over are picnic tables and chairs for tired feet and some R and R .

 

 

 

 Baluarte can be reach from Vigan Heritage Village  by just ten minutes drive. Entrance is absolutely  free.


Read my other posts on my Ilocos Sur series

1.  Historic Town Of Vigan
2. Vigan City Attractions and Festivals
3.  Calle Crisologo| Vigan Heritage Village
4. Buridek Children's Museum
5. Vigan Cathedral| St. Paul Metropolitan Cathedral
6. Apo Caridad Pilgrimage Site| Bantay's Best Kept Secret
7. Bantay Church Bell Tower
8. Vigan Dancing Fountain and Laser Lights Show
9. Baluarte| A Zoo in the Historic Town of Vigan
10. Discovering Vigan's Hidden Garden
11. Pagburnayan| Vigan Jar Factory