08 April, 2020

Kalesa and Jeepney


Kalesa and Jeepney postcard
Kalesa and Jeepney
Photography by Steve Teo


POSTCARD DETAILS:
Unused
Single View
Size: 4"x5.5"


Kalesa and Jeepney postcard


Publisher: N/A
Distributor: National Book Store (NBS)
Cost: N/A
Copyright: 1990
Barcode: N/A
Serial Number: 261270


A kalesa (Tagalog) is a horse-drawn calash used in the Philippines. It was one mode of transportation introduced to the islands in the 18th century by Spanish authorities.

Jeepneys (Filipino: Dyipni) or jeeps are the most popular means of public transportation in the Philippines, and are known for their crowded seating and kitsch decorations, which have become a wide spread symbol of Philippine culture and art.

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