Most of you who had been to the Magellan’s Cross must have read the sign above, that says:
Magellan’s Cross
This Cross of Tindalo Wood Encases the Original Cross Planted By Ferdinand Magellan On This Very Site April 21, 1521
So let’s go back in time..
In the year 1521, Magellan and his men were looking for a new route to Malucu, the Spice Island. From Sanlúcar de Barrameda he sailed to the southernmost tip of America, where he found a Strait that now bears his name, the Strait of Magellan . Then he saw a big calm sea, he named it Pacifico.
Photo From Library of Congress
They were sailing day and night across the big ocean Until they saw a small Limasawa island
Magellan landed in Limasawa at noon The people met him very welcome on the shore They did not understand the speaking they have done Because Kastila gid at Waray-Waray man
When Magellan landed in Cebu City Rajah Humabon met him, they were very happy All people were baptized and built the church of Christ And that’s the beginning of our Catholic life
Of course that was according to Yoyoy Villame.
The First Voyage Around The World
Magellan did Plant The Cross No Doubt about it but there were account that cross was:
From Magellan's Voyage Around The World
44 years later, in 1565 Miguel Lopez De Legaspi came to Cebu. I have never read about him seeing or talking about the Cross, he did see the Santo Nino, talked about it.
Why did he not see the Cross? Simple, it was not there.
Fr. Pedro Chirino, SJ and Fr.Francisco Ignacio Alcina two of early Historians who visited Cebu never talked about the Cross. Why? They never saw it because it was not there.
Yes, there is an Old Cross Encased in Tindalo Wood, yes its old and no its not the same Cross Magellan planted in the year 1521.
I love to be proven wrong. If anybody who knew of a document about the cross which dates close to 1521, please send me a copy.
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
PRESS RELEASE
On its fourth year, Gabii sa Kabilin (Night of Heritage) promises the public a richer experience of Cebu culture and heritage as nine museums welcome visitors from 6 p.m. to midnight on Friday, May 28, 2010.
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 Philippines Foundation (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.
More museums participate in Gabii sa Kabilin
Rediscover Cebu’s rich history by going on a walking tour to the museums. Ride a tartanilla and experience Cebu’s colourful past. Visit the Cathedral Museum of Cebu and the Basilica del Santo Niño Museum for a glimpse of religious relics and old statues and images.
Learn how Filipinos lived in the Hispanic times at the Casa Gorordo Museum. Or explore the richness of colonial architecture when you visit the Yap Sandiego House and the 1730 Jesuit House in the old Parian district. Know interesting things about Jose Rizal, our national hero, at the USPF-Rizal Museum. And be attracted to the beautiful contemporary paintings of Cebu’s very own artists at Sacred Heart Parish.
Listen to traditional Cebuano love poetry and music by local performers or watch dance performances by the Sandiego Dance Company and other dance troupes. Watch reenactments of Rizal’s last moments as well as award-winning indie films.
Parada or tartanilla rides are offered at between Fort San Pedro and Basilica del Sto. Nino Museum. Mini-buses are offered from Museo Sugbo, Fort San Pedro and Sacred Heart Parish.
To be a part of this one-of-a-kind experience, get your Gabii sa Kabilin tickets at the respective participating museums for P100 per person. Ask any of the tartanillas to bring you to Fort San Pedro and Basilica del Sto. Nino Museum for only P50.00 per person.
Definitely a must-do this summer vacation, Gabii sa Kabilin is on many counts a wonderful way of spending your Friday night. Whether you are with family or friends, this cultural event is sure to be an enjoyable learning experience where you will see and experience museums beyond their collections.
More activities await visitors of Gabii sa Kabilin
“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, is organized by RAFI in partnership with the Visayas Association of Museums and Galleries Inc. (VAMGI).
