Where to find Costumes for the United Nations Day and Halloween Celebration.

Where can I buy costumes for my kids? This question is puzzling the parents' heads as the month of October and November closes in. Yes, the kids going to school will be task to represent a country for the United Nations Day celebration and Halloween is also near. Now, where can you acquire your kids' costumes?

There is a store called 'Echague Bazar' on where what used to be Echague Street, parallel to Hidalgo, on the farther side of the Quiapo Church. From Sta. Cruz, following Echague Street will take you into Quiapo Ilalim. Echague Street is now known as Carlos Palanca Street.

You can find costumes at the Echague Bazar, ran by William Uy and Christine Cheng. They sell all kinds of embroidery, barong, ladies bags, kimonas, long gowns, costumes, wedding gowns and table cloths. They also accept made-to-order barong, gown etc. The price of the costumes here are very affordable.

Address / Phone: Echague Bazar is at 163 Carlos Palanca St. with phone numbers 314-7890 and 733-6357. I t’s on the same side as Excellent chain of stores where people in the know get their hams and quezos de bola for the holidays.

Additional directions: From Manila City Hall take España Bridge which will lead you to Plaza Lacson. Immediately after the bridge on the right is Carlos Palanca St (Echague). At that corner is Plaza Fair, behind it is the old SM. Just keep going past the camera shops, looking to the left and you will see the Echague Bazar.