What can we say about

our tour of Manila? Assumption Language College

Educational Tour
“During our educational
tour to the museum, I
enjoyed my time with my
group, because I really
experienced many tradi-
tional things, eg: mats
Manila
Veritas
and clothes… Therefore I
would like to say thanks to God for the gifted people Cycle 2
who made these things and also for the beautiful cul- The Museum of the Filipino People 19 May 2017
ture of the Philippines.” Maria

“I think this tour has improved

relations between my classmates
and me even though it was tir-
ing. And I think Manila is a spe-
cial city because there are many
foreign cultures in here. I would
like to recognize more about this
country.” Anthony

“This educational tour was un-

forgettable because we had a
perfect group. We had friendly Map of the Philippines at Rizal Park
classmates and teachers. I vis-
ited the museum and the Manila
diocese church, and I studied
the Philippines’ history through
them.” Biao
Sikua
“It was hot and tiring, but
seeing the students learn
new things and walk un-
der the hot Manila sun
together made me happy
as a teacher.”
Teacher John
The Manila Cathedral
Fort Santiago

What is there to see in Manila?
Sculpture by Rizal.
Wall display of native
tribes
These letters are “baybayin”. They are ex-
otic and unique. Baybayin was used from
13th century to 18th century. People had
used it before the Spanish came to the Phil-
ippines. The language was documented
Catholic clergy living in the Philippines.
Until now nobody uses the letters, so we
should treasure them. These are found on
the fourth floor of the National Museum of
Anthropology . Anthony
Here is a Koran at the National
Museum of Anthropology. It is
an old book . The book is writ-
ten in Arabic . Though I could-
n't get the meaning, it helped
me to feel the history of relig-
ions from different countries.
Here is a small box made from elephant
tusks, also at the National Museum of
Anthropology. It is very expensive.
Joseph (Shen)
This is a woven bamboo cradle. It is very nice and strong
because it was used for rocking the child to sleep. I think it
is a very creative example of
folk wisdom which can find
materials in the locality. It
was cheap and strong be-
cause it was handmade. This
is shown in the 3nd floor at
the Museum of the Filipino
People. Ked
Do you see the cannons? They
came from Spain. When the
Spanish ship San Diego was
shipwrecked near the Philip-
pines, these cannons also fell in
The Philippines is a
the sea. Afterward, the Filipi-
Catholic country.
nos found them and took them
The inevitable place
back to the Philippines. Of
where we can find
course, the cannon's material is
the history about
metal. I think their size is
the Philippines is
small. But they are so grand. Do you like the cannons?
the Catholic church.
Boom! Boom! Boom! John (Fan)
The capital city of This image shows Phil-
the Philippines is ippine handmade
Manila. The Minor mats. They were mak-
Basilica & Metropolitan Cathedral of the Immaculate ing the mats with bam-
Conception or Manila Cathedral is a Roman Catholic boo. The color comes
church in Manila. It was built in 1571 and was de- from vegetable dyes
stroyed many times by the war. Now, it's the 8th build- and the natural pig-
ing. It's a beautiful and famous place. Foreign tourists ments from tree bark. People made many colorful mats.
come to visit everyday to take pictures with beautiful They used these mats in the bedroom. They are very cool,
Neo-Romanesque Architecture. soft and exquisite. If you go to the Museum of the Filipino
Nat (Jose Rizal’s missing grandson) People, you will see these on the 4th floor. Virgini
Adornments are used to
make things beautiful
from head to feet. These
are featuring extensive
use of glass beads, shells,
vines, seeds, and locally-
made brass. Feathers
Jose Rizal is the national hero of the Philippines. He
accentuate colorful gar-
was a doctor, an artist, a sculptor, and a writer.
ments. These included
hats, headcloths, necklaces, armlets, bracelets, anklets, fin-
He pleaded to become independent from Spain. People
ger and toe rings. Males wore ivory and wooden earrings
followed his insistence but the government of Spain
while females have beaded combs, earrings, necklaces,
didn't allow his movement. Guardia civil accompanied
breast plates and brass belts.
Rizal from Fort Santiago to be executed on the open
Teresa
ground where Rizal Park is now. When Rizal was 35
year old, he was shot. Tanabe (Paul)
Ang Binhi ng Ka-
bayanihan (The
Seed of Heroism),
FOUND IN Rizal
Park