to transport cargo) were known as garetas or kareton (Spanish carretón). Kalesa had specific terminology for drivers. When a kutsero wants the horse to turn right, he says "mano” while he says "silla” to make the horse turn left. In popular culture Composer Ambrosio Del Rosario composed the original music and National Artist of the Philippines Levi Celério wrote the lyrics for a song entitled Kalesa, in honour of the vehicle. An annual Kalesa Parade is held during the Binatbatan Festival of the Arts of Vigan City. Gallery See also Motorized tricycle (Philippines) Jeepney References Philippine culture Tagalog words and phrases Transportation in Manila