Description

Marikit is depicted as a beautiful lady in Marikina folk stories. In the folklore, Marikit is oblivious to her beauty. Not until one day, as she was walking at the riverside, she saw her own magnificence, reflecting it on the waters. Falling in love with herself, Marikit vanished into the thin air under the rage of strong storms; keeping her memories in town by naming Marikina, dedicating it to herself. Through the years, Marikit has witnessed everything in the locale. Now, through Marikit's eyes, let us all see the beauty of Marikina's rich culture and history as she archived them all in her memories.

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1690 to 2020
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Culture Architecture Shoes History Religion

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Marikina city, philippines Marikina city, philiippines J.p. rizal street, sto. niño marikina J.p. rizal street, marikina city, philiippines Bayan-bayanan ave., concepcion uno marikina city, philippines

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