CITY OF MALOLOS – The Provincial Government of Bulacan, through the Provincial History, Arts, Culture, and Tourism Office (PHACTO), launched the “Pasyal Saya sa Bulacan”, a free heritage tour, that will run until September 15, 2025, as part of the weeklong Singkaban Festival celebration, carrying the theme “Pamanang Babalik-Balikan.”
Guided by the Balangay Apuy Accredited Tour Guides together with members of the Central Luzon Tour Guides’ Association (CLTGA), the free heritage tour featured a trip around the City of Malolos aboard a vintage Victory Liner bus, with stops at historic and cultural landmarks such as the Bulacan Capitol, Barasoain Church, Museo ng Republika 1899, Museo ng Kasaysayang Pampulitika ng Pilipinas–Casa Real, Calle Kamistisuhan, and the Hiyas ng Bulacan Museum, wherein the vintage Victory Liner bus was chosen as the official ride to complement the heritage theme.
PHACTO OIC-Department Head May Arlene Torres emphasized that the project seeks to provide both fun and learning for visitors while deepening their appreciation of Bulacan’s rich history, arts, and culture.
“Layunin nito na magbigay saya sa mga bumibisita sa Lalawigan ng Bulacan. Gusto natin na malaman nila kung ano ba ‘yung kasaysayan, sining at kultura na mayroon tayo. Kapag kanilang nalaman at na-enjoy ang ating lalawigan, sila ay babalik at babalik sa Bulacan,” Torres said.
She added that although the program was launched alongside the Singkaban Festival, it will continue as a regular tourism initiative through partnerships with travel agencies and tour groups, offering expanded heritage and cultural packages beyond Malolos to other parts of the province.
The program has already attracted both locals and visitors, including students, professionals, and tourists from as far as Nueva Vizcaya, who toured Malolos, Pulong Kabyawan Agricultural Farm in Pulilan, and a farm in the City of Baliwag. Delegates of the recent PMAP Luzon Summit also participated in the activity.
Tourists who joined the tour shared their positive experiences including Germaine De Castro from the City of Malabon.
“Very historical ang Bulacan, marami itong kwento. Hindi lahat ay natututunan sa eskwela kaya itong Heritage Tour ay great opportunity to learn more about the Province of Bulacan. Hats off sa mga organizer, sa kanilang lahat… Bulacan, babalik-balikan!” he said.
Meanwhile, Robel Morales from Mandaluyong City expressed her appreciation after visiting Barasoain Church, saying that she realized its significance in Philippine history, especially since she never had the chance to visit it during school field trips.
As Torres concluded, the Pasyal Saya sa Bulacan Heritage Tour serves as an invitation to all Filipinos and even foreign visitors.
“Sa ating mga kapwa Pilipino at maging sa mga dayuhan sa buong mundo, nais po namin kayong anyayahan na pumasyal sa Lalawigan ng Bulacan upang maranasan n’yo po ang saya, ang mayamang kasaysayan, sining at kultura ng Lalawigan ng Bulacan. Kaya naman ang Bulacan ay huwag lamang ninyo daanan, kundi ito ay inyong babalik-balikan.”
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