The Ruins of the Day
The unwary tourist might expect the remnants of an ancient civilization – crumbling pillars of marble jutting out against a landscape of modern steel and technology. It will certainly surprise them to see colorful flags and stalls laden with the latest in funky accessories and clothing mingling with cellphone accessories, toys, bags, shoes and yes, even antiques.
A number of years back, this well-visited tiangge of sorts was actually located atop the ruins of an old commercial center, hence the name. Various finds were housed under multi-colored tents, and the appeal of shopping under the stars till the wee hours of the morning spread far and wide until the tents gave way to a makeshift structure to house the throng of shoppers that came to pay homage to the shopping mecca of BF homes.
It has moved at least twice, but is now permanently located under a steel “tent” large enough to accommodate it denizens and protect its loyal followers from the elements. Its permanent home is right smack dab in the middle of the bustling BF community – bordered by Jollibee, Tropical Hut FoodMart and the Church of the Resurrection, it’s a convenient go-to after mass or for picking up shopping items you may have missed at the supermarket.
The Ruins was a well-known and much-awaited Christmas affair, livening up Aguirre Avenue even after most of the nearby establishments have closed for the night. From one-stop-shop to last-minute-gift-grabbing, the Ruins has surpassed its seasonal subsistence becoming a permanent fixture, now open all-year-round, day & night.
The appeal of this “little Greenhills” extends throughout the whole family – mom will certainly appreciate the shoes and bags, dad can beef up his cellphone, junior can pick out the latest video games, while sis can add cute charms and accessories to her “kikay” kit. It’s a great place to get gifts – be it for family or friends, or even yourself. Treat yourself to those to-die-for sandals or buy a bauble for your girlfriend.
After loading up on these finds, one can even grab a bite at the “food court” at the center which has an extensive selection of snacks – shawarma, pastries, peanuts, rice toppings, even sizzling plates and fruit shakes! Yum!
The vendors are always up-to-date – their merchandise always new and trendy, much to the fashionista’s delight. Plus, the prices are competitive – put your haggling skills to the test and see if you can bring home your fancy for a fraction of the cost!
The layout is easy to remember – and after a few trips, you’ll know it like the back of your hand, easily weaving in and out of aisles to visit your suki and check out what’s new. While the stalls aren’t categorized, the hodge podge of it all lends to the Ruins’ charm. Just when you thought you’ve seen them all, you turn the corner and – wham! – something new hits you!
The sign now reads “Good Shepherd Bazaar”, evoking the image of the patient shepherd calling its flock home (to shop!), but it still is – and always be – the “ruins” of the South.
A number of years back, this well-visited tiangge of sorts was actually located atop the ruins of an old commercial center, hence the name. Various finds were housed under multi-colored tents, and the appeal of shopping under the stars till the wee hours of the morning spread far and wide until the tents gave way to a makeshift structure to house the throng of shoppers that came to pay homage to the shopping mecca of BF homes.
It has moved at least twice, but is now permanently located under a steel “tent” large enough to accommodate it denizens and protect its loyal followers from the elements. Its permanent home is right smack dab in the middle of the bustling BF community – bordered by Jollibee, Tropical Hut FoodMart and the Church of the Resurrection, it’s a convenient go-to after mass or for picking up shopping items you may have missed at the supermarket.
The Ruins was a well-known and much-awaited Christmas affair, livening up Aguirre Avenue even after most of the nearby establishments have closed for the night. From one-stop-shop to last-minute-gift-grabbing, the Ruins has surpassed its seasonal subsistence becoming a permanent fixture, now open all-year-round, day & night.
The appeal of this “little Greenhills” extends throughout the whole family – mom will certainly appreciate the shoes and bags, dad can beef up his cellphone, junior can pick out the latest video games, while sis can add cute charms and accessories to her “kikay” kit. It’s a great place to get gifts – be it for family or friends, or even yourself. Treat yourself to those to-die-for sandals or buy a bauble for your girlfriend.
After loading up on these finds, one can even grab a bite at the “food court” at the center which has an extensive selection of snacks – shawarma, pastries, peanuts, rice toppings, even sizzling plates and fruit shakes! Yum!
The vendors are always up-to-date – their merchandise always new and trendy, much to the fashionista’s delight. Plus, the prices are competitive – put your haggling skills to the test and see if you can bring home your fancy for a fraction of the cost!
The layout is easy to remember – and after a few trips, you’ll know it like the back of your hand, easily weaving in and out of aisles to visit your suki and check out what’s new. While the stalls aren’t categorized, the hodge podge of it all lends to the Ruins’ charm. Just when you thought you’ve seen them all, you turn the corner and – wham! – something new hits you!
The sign now reads “Good Shepherd Bazaar”, evoking the image of the patient shepherd calling its flock home (to shop!), but it still is – and always be – the “ruins” of the South.
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