Bulacan, Province in Central Luzon, Philippines.
Bulacan is a province in the southeastern part of Central Luzon, extending between Nueva Ecija, Aurora, and Manila Bay. The landscape alternates between flat rice fields in the interior and coastal sections along the bay, with several towns forming industrial zones and residential areas.
The province was established in 1578 during Spanish rule and took its name from the Tagalog word for cotton, which grew in the fields at that time. In the late 19th century, Malolos became the site of political gatherings that marked the end of the colonial period.
The Barasoain Church in Malolos served as the meeting place for the first constitutional congress in Asia in 1898. Visitors today see the restored building with its open facade and historical interior rooms, where guides explain the significance of this site for the political development of the nation.
The North Luzon Expressway runs through the province and connects it directly to Metro Manila, making day trips easier. Travelers find fuel stations, rest stops, and shopping centers along the main roads, especially in larger towns like Malolos and Meycauayan.
Three towns in the province hold annual festivals where water buffaloes kneel in front of a church, a tradition tied to farming and local beliefs. In Pulilan, farmers gather with their animals during these events, which combine religious processions with rural customs.
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