A people without the knowledge of their past history, origin and culture is like a tree without roots.
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A people without the knowledge of their past history, origin and culture is like a tree without roots.
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Magellan's Cross
Magellan's Cross is a Christian Cross planted by Portuguese and Spanish explorers as ordered by Ferdinand Magellan upon arriving in Cebu in the Philippines on March 15, 1521.
This cross is housed in a chapel next to the Basilica Minore del Santo Niño in Magallanes Street, just in front of the city center of Cebu City. And when you go to see the cross there's a sign below the cross describes the original cross is encased inside the wooden cross that is found in the center of the chapel.
This is to protect the original cross from people who chipped away parts of the cross for souvenir purposes. Some people believed, that the original cross had been destroyed or disappeared after Magellan's death, and the cross is a replica that was planted there by the Spaniards after they successfully Christianize the Philippines.
Source: en.wikipedia.org
This is to protect the original cross from people who chipped away parts of the cross for souvenir purposes. Some people believed, that the original cross had been destroyed or disappeared after Magellan's death, and the cross is a replica that was planted there by the Spaniards after they successfully Christianize the Philippines.
Source: en.wikipedia.org
Fort San Pedro
Fort San Pedro is a military defense structure in Cebu built by the Spanish under the command of Miguel Lopez de Legazpi, first governor of the Captaincy General of the Philippines. It is located in the area now called Plaza Independencia, in the pier of the city. The original fort was made of wood and built after the arrival of Legazpi and his expedition.
The fort is described as built of stone mortar with a terreplein where guns are mounted. The fort contains the necessary buildings. The largest of these buildings was the Cuerpo de Guardia, where the personnel that manned the fort lived. Adjacent to it was the vivienda del teniente which was the living quarters of the lieutenant of the fort. In between the aforementioned buildings as well. At one corner attached to the walls of the bastion San Miguel was the Almacenes de Polvora.
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Source: en.wikipedia.org (Photo by: www.theviewingdeck.com)
Lapu-Lapu Shrine
The Mactan
Shrine, located on Mactan Island, just of the coast from Cebu City, is a
must-see for everyone interested in Filipino history. It commemorates
the Battle of Mactan that took place in 1521 between the Spanish and the
Visayan (central Philippines) native people in April 1521.
The Lapu Lapu
shrine is a 20 meter (65.5 feet) high, bronze statue of Lapu Lapu (circa
1491-1547 AD), the Filipino warrior king who commanded the native
forces that fought the invading Spanish forces in the Battle of Mactan
in 1521 and killed their leader, the navigator Ferdinand Magellan.
The Lapu Lapu statue is said to be on the exact spot where the battle was fought and where Magellan was killed.
The statue shows Lapu Lapu holding a sword in one hand and a shield on the other (these two weapons are said to have been used by Lapu Lapu in his combat with Magellan).
The statue shows Lapu Lapu holding a sword in one hand and a shield on the other (these two weapons are said to have been used by Lapu Lapu in his combat with Magellan).
Lapu Lapu was one of two chieftains and kings (datu)
of Mactan Island, and he vigorously resisted the early Spanish
colonists in their attempts to conquer the Philippines and convert them
to Christianity.
When Ferdinand Magellan arrived in the Philippines in 1521, he took possession of the Philippines in the name of Spain. Source: http://www.fabulousphilippines.com (Photo by: en.wikipedia.com)
When Ferdinand Magellan arrived in the Philippines in 1521, he took possession of the Philippines in the name of Spain. Source: http://www.fabulousphilippines.com (Photo by: en.wikipedia.com)
Cebu Heritage Monument
The Heritage of Cebu Monument is a representation and illustration of
sculptures depicting significant and symbolic events in the history of
Cebu back from the time of Rajah Humabon to the recent beatification of
the Cebuano martyr, Pedro Calungsod.
The monument was built by the local artist, Eduardo Castrillo. Its construction started in July 1997. He and the late Senator Marcelo Fernan funded the construction together with other donations from private individuals and organizations. The construction was finished and inaugurated on December 8, 2000.
The scenes illustrated in the monument are the conversion of Rajah Humabon and his followers to Christianity, the local revolution against the Spanish rule, a Roman Catholic Mass, and the fateful fight on April 21, 1521 in the island of Mactan where native chieftain Lapu-Lapu killed Ferdinand Magellan. The structures carved in the monument includes the Basilica Del Sto. Nino, Cebu Metropolitan Cathedral, The Saint John the Baptist Church, Magellan’s Cross, a Spanish Galleon, Statues of Sergio Osmena Sr. and Blessed Pedro Calungsod.
The spot where the monument stands now, the Parian, is very historical. It used to be a home to the residences of the most prominent families in Cebu during the Spanish Period. It also used to be the center of trade between the locals, the Chinese and Spanish mestizos. The word “parian” was derived from the word “pari-pari” meaning to barter or trade. It was also where the wealthy Chinese merchants held lavish events. It is also where the St. John the Baptist church formerly stood but was demolished in 1875 by the diocese of Cebu.
According to the published information about this Monument, it was built on the original Plaza Parian in Cebu City. Conceptualized by Eduardo Castrillo, the monument depicts Cebu’s History beginning with the fateful fight in April 27, 1521 in the Island of Mactan where native chieftain Lapu-Lapu killed Ferdinand Magellan. Source: www.cebucitytour.com
The monument was built by the local artist, Eduardo Castrillo. Its construction started in July 1997. He and the late Senator Marcelo Fernan funded the construction together with other donations from private individuals and organizations. The construction was finished and inaugurated on December 8, 2000.
The scenes illustrated in the monument are the conversion of Rajah Humabon and his followers to Christianity, the local revolution against the Spanish rule, a Roman Catholic Mass, and the fateful fight on April 21, 1521 in the island of Mactan where native chieftain Lapu-Lapu killed Ferdinand Magellan. The structures carved in the monument includes the Basilica Del Sto. Nino, Cebu Metropolitan Cathedral, The Saint John the Baptist Church, Magellan’s Cross, a Spanish Galleon, Statues of Sergio Osmena Sr. and Blessed Pedro Calungsod.
The spot where the monument stands now, the Parian, is very historical. It used to be a home to the residences of the most prominent families in Cebu during the Spanish Period. It also used to be the center of trade between the locals, the Chinese and Spanish mestizos. The word “parian” was derived from the word “pari-pari” meaning to barter or trade. It was also where the wealthy Chinese merchants held lavish events. It is also where the St. John the Baptist church formerly stood but was demolished in 1875 by the diocese of Cebu.
According to the published information about this Monument, it was built on the original Plaza Parian in Cebu City. Conceptualized by Eduardo Castrillo, the monument depicts Cebu’s History beginning with the fateful fight in April 27, 1521 in the Island of Mactan where native chieftain Lapu-Lapu killed Ferdinand Magellan. Source: www.cebucitytour.com
Yap Sandiego Ancestral House
They had 3 children, namely, Maria, Eleuterio, and Consolacion Yap.
During the 1880’s, the oldest daughter, Maria Florido Yap, married a native from Obando, Bulacan, Don Mariano San Diego, who was Parian’s “Cabeza de Barangay ” (District Head) at that time.
Just a few years ago (2008), the old ancestral home was turned over to Doña Maria’s great great grandson, Val Sandiego. Val himself is known in Cebu at present times as an art collector, renowned choreographer and heritage icon.
Under his care, he started to search for ways in restoring the Yap-Sandiego Ancestral House
for he believes in the value of his ancestor’s home to the history and
heritage of Cebu. And though there have been offers to buy the house
from him, he still continues to ignore such proposals and vows never to
sell this historical house in his lifetime.
The materials used for the construction of the Yap-Sandiego Ancestral House were coral stones that were glued together with egg whites just like Baclayon Church in Bohol.
The roof is made of “Tisa” clay which weighs 1 kilogram in each piece.
The wooden parts were made of “balayong” and “tugas” (molave) which were
considered to be the hardest woods of all time. Source: http://www.phtourguide.com
