Entering San Fernando, Pampanga, my attention was captured by two lovely surprises. One is the dense concentration of houses and structures that mirror a rich cultural heritage. From ancestral homes of residents and kapampangan families to old religious and government buildings now recognized as historical treasurers. The other is the proliferation of the traditional kutsero driven karitelas or horse driven carriage, still devoted for use as regular public utility vehicles, like the ubiquitous jeepney and tricyles of Metropolitan Manila, but more pleasant to behold, and environment friendly. Together with friends, I chanced upon one backyard, still devoted to the creation and maintenance of such karitelas, owned and operated by Mang Ben and his aid, Mang Fred. Besides karitelas, their shop also caters to the more esoteric karuwahe or carriages of more elaborate design than your usual karitela. You'll see such Karuwahes in private use or catering to tourists and sightseers in such places as Intramuros and retro themed establishments.
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