The Spirit of Bethlehem in Marikina City has over 500 Belen that compose the private collection of Gigi Abaya-Carlos. Most of the Belen are from the Philippines, but a respectable number is from outside the Philippines. The previous entry is about Belen made in the Philippines, but this one is about Belen from all over the world. With this post, let me be one of the first to greet you, Maligayang Pasko! (Merry Christmas!)

Thank you, Me-Ann, for taking my photo. 🙂

For Belen from the Philippines, please read The Spirit of Bethlehem – Part I.

To read about the neighbor of The Spirit of Bethlehem, please proceed to Museum of Miniatures.

 

Where: The Spirit of Bethlehem is on the 2^nd Level, E-com Building, Riverbanks Center, Barangka, Marikina City. One must use the stairs or elevator at the E-com Annex to get to The Spirit of Bethlehem.

When: The Spirit of Bethlehem is open for public viewing from Friday to Sunday, from 8am to 5pm. It is open to walk-ins and group tours. From Monday to Thursday, The Spirit of Bethlehem is closed to walk-ins but open to group tours of at least 50 people, with at least three days notice. It can accommodate group tours for holiday schedule as well, three days notice is also required for that.

How much: The entrance fee for The Spirit of Bethlehem is P75.00 (US $1.75) per person (which also includes entrance to Museum of Miniatures). 20% discount is given to Senior citizens with ID cards. Teachers with ID cards are free.

How: I do not know how I got there. 🙂 I just relied on the help of nice strangers from Marikina. J I think one can take a jeep bound for Marikina-Bayan from Gateway (Aurora Boulevard) or from Katipunan LRT Station. The walk from the entrance of Riverbanks to E-com Building is quite long. Buy a drink at the start of the walk.