CONFESSIONS OF A 21ST CENTURY LEARNER
CONCEPCION, TARLAC
Concepcion, officially the Municipality of Concepcion also known in Kapampangan as “Balen ning Concepcion” and in Filipino as “Bayan ng Concepcion”, is a 1st class municipality in the province of Tarlac, Philippines. According to the 2015 census, it has a population of 154,188 people.
In 1860, the towns of Concepcion and Magalang comprised a single town named San Bartolome which is an abandoned town and a barangay of Concepcion in the present time, was a military Command of Pampanga under the Spanish regime. A catastrophic flood devastated the whole settlement of San Bartolome in 1863 and its residents were left with no other choice but to abandon the place. The people were divided, some went north and others went south. The first group, headed by Governor Pablo Luciano, organized a new settlement on the slopes of Mt. Arayat further south and named the settlement after him and eventually renamed as Magalang. The second group who took refuge in the north settled in a place now called Santo Nino. Most of the settlers became dissatisfied with the place, as it abounds with snakes and was scarce in water. They moved further south to a place now known as Concepcion. The settlers began clearing the land and built huts and roads. After several years, they named the place Concepcion after the Immaculate Conception, who was believed to possess power over the snakes that abound in the area.
The Concepcion “Patiu” Plazuela is one of the most popular place here in Concepcion because of its amazing features which I will be showing one by one, and because it has such a wonderful location which is at the center of the town. This place is known for its beautiful landscape that has a lot of different plants and trees which makes the place relaxing and filled with fresh air. It is perfect for people who want to relax and enjoy the nature. The place is also very wide that is why you can do lots of recreational activities and is perfect for adventurous people. The Plazuela is also surrounded by different structures such as the Immaculate Concepcion Church, Legislative Building, Municipal Building, and the most famous food stalls in Concepcion, this is why it is also perfect for friends and family bonding.
I believe that the Christmas season is one of the most favorite seasons of the people, and yes Concepcion “Patiu” Plazuela are having Belenismo decorations yearly to celebrate the Christmas season. Whenever you go to this part of the plaza, you will really feel the essence and the spirit of Christmas. But, you will feel its spirit more when you go at night because all of the decorations will have lights which are perfect for the people who like to have a selfie of a groupie.
The Concepcion “Patiu” Plazuela has many cottages where you can rest and eat your foods, also shelter from the sun and rain. They are so clean and always repainted. It is nice to rest here while inhaling the fresh air. But you can also sit on the grass because it was so clean.
Of course, the plaza is not complete without a playground, especially for kids. This spot is for kids and sometimes for adults also. Everyone will enjoy here day or night
The Concepcion “Patiu” Plazuela won’t be complete without its famous basketball court. Different sports are being held here whenever there’s an event. This basketball court is a public court which is an advantage for everyone who would like to play.
COME AND VISIT
It is so amazing and relaxing place, right? Those are just some parts of Concepcion “Patiu” Plazuela. When you visit this plazuela you can also visit some places in a walking distance only, like, Immaculate Concepcion Parish Church, Concepcion Legislative Building, Concepcion Municipal Building, and more. There are also many near stalls that are selling clothes and different kinds of street foods. There are also a lot of fast-food and restaurants near this plazuela, like, Jollibee, Mcdo, KFC, Domingo’s Grill, and Antonio’s Grill. So, when you visit Concepcion “Patiu” Plazuela you have nothing more to look for. So what are you waiting for? Come here and visit Concepcion “Patiu” Plazuela of Concepcion, Tarlac.
-Cielo Marie Dizon