It was almost a year ago when we visited my father's hometown of Nueva Ecija I had a chance to visit one of it's oldest historical landmarks - Lumang Gapan or also known as "Little Vigan." It is a small piece of history situated in a small city. Compared to the actual Vigan it is relatively very small. It occupies only a small piece of land that you can roam around in just a couple of minutes. Besides this location is another historical landmark - the National Shrine of La Virgen Divina Pastora.
The church was built in 1595, almost as old as the founding of the Philippines by the Spaniards. The church stood in it's place for more than 400 years. As you enter the church, you can feel the history in the air. Especially during the Christmas season as it was adorned with a beautiful Nativity Scene that encapsulates the season. I would definitely visit the site again in the future. A piece of history that is worth visiting.