• Tui SniderNovember 2023Traveler
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    WWII Memorial

    November 6, 2023 on the Philippines ⋅ ⛅ 90 °F

    Manila was heavily bombed during WWII, and this statue is a memorial to all the innocent civilians who died as a result. Their ashes are contained inside, along with a time capsule to be opened in 2045.

    The white stuff splashed in front of the statue is candle wax. Descendants of those commemorated still burn candles here in their honor.    Read more