On the 28th of May, once again there will be a long Night at the Museum, as the Ramon Aboitez Foundation Inc. (Rafi) in partnership with the Visayas Association of Museums and Galleries Inc. (VAMGI) presents the Fourth Gabii sa Kabilin(Night of Heritage)
Here is an excerpt of the event's press release:
The Gabii sa Kabilin concept is patterned after the long night of the museum in Germany and other European countries to draw and encourage people to visit museums as a venue for cultural understanding” said Dr. Joy Gerra, Executive Director of the Ramon Aboitiz Foundation Inc. (RAFI)-Cultural Heritage Program.
“We would also like to offer our guests a chance to ride the calesa or tartanilla (parada), a mode of transportation at the turn of 19th century as they move around from museum to museum. We also encourage people to dress in period costumes for the event,” she added.Gabii sa Kabilin, the only museum and cultural event of its kind in the Philippines and Asia.
On this special night, families, friends, and tourists can visit Casa Gorordo Museum along 35 Lopez Jaena Street, the Cathedral Museum of Cebu and Basilica del Santo Niño Museum on P. Burgos Street, Fort San Pedro in Plaza Independencia, the Yap-Sandiego ancestral house on the corner of Mabini and Lopez Jaena Streets, Museo Sugbo on M.J. Cuenco Street, 1730 Jesuit House along Zulueta Street, University of Southern PhilippinesFoundation (USPF) - Rizal Museum on Mabini Street, and Sacred Heart Parish along Jakosalem Street and witness the different cultural presentations for a fee of only P100 per person for multiple entry to each venue.
And during the said event Manolo De Cebu A.K.A. Ka Bino Guerrero will conduct a free of charge Walking Tour, that would explore the rich history of the Parian District. Walk by the area where: Don Sergio Osmena learned his Abc, the Ongo sa Parian supposedly live, a beautiful Church which was demolished by order of no less than the bishop of Cebu and many more..
The tour will not only cover History but Gossips as well, hmmm but am sure he will not talk about Willie Revillame nor Kris Aquino, it will be still historical gossips....
For those who are interested in the Walking Tour just be at the assemble place 30 minutes before each run. The tour is for Free but you have to purchase the 100 pesos ticket for the museums.
There are 3 runs for the Walking Tour:
Run Time Assemble Place
1st 6:30 Plaza Hamabar
2nd 9:00 Casa Gorordo
3rd 11:00 Casa Gorordo
how do i save a slot?
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