Binondo – world’s oldest Chinatown
Binondo – world’s oldest Chinatown
➢ Binondo, established in 1594 by the Spanish colonizers, is the world’s oldest Chinatown. Located near Intramuros in Manila, the Spaniards founded the commercial settlement to keep watch of the Catholic Chinese traders in Manila.
➢ Binondo, established in 1594 by the Spanish colonizers, is the world’s oldest Chinatown. Located near Intramuros in Manila, the Spaniards founded the commercial settlement to keep watch of the Catholic Chinese traders in Manila.
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