Galleon Andalucia-Dia del Galeon Festival

Last October 7 to 9 2010, Galleon Andalucia a 51 meter long spanish replica ship has been docked at Pier 13 in Manila South Harbor for the Dia del Galeon Festival.

The Ship was a 51 meter long by 40feet in height, comprising of six decks with a usable floor area of 320 square meters and three masts with seven sails.

For 250 years from 1565 to 1815, the Manila galleons were a channel for global trade and cultural exchange between Europe, the New World and Asia.



Dia Del Galeon Festival 2010 stamps by The Philippine Postal Corporation.



Yahoo! Southeast Asia coverage Dia del Galeon Festival
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The Día Del Galeón Festival commemorates the unequaled journey of the Manila galleons and their place in maritime history linking the globe and connecting the Philippines with Mexico and Spain.

Galeon Andalucia news on Saksi
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The next destination is in Cebu, docking at the vicinity of the Aduana by Oct 13 until 22nd.



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thanks to Dash & Raphy for the photos

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