whereisjasfher: Intramuros Administration (IA) held its “FREEdom at the Walled City” Fes

whereisjasfher: Intramuros Administration (IA) held its “FREEdom at the Walled City” Festival to mark the nation’s 121st Philippine Independence Day. The big Intramuros event gave tourists and locals free and discounted access to the historical sites and events inside the walled city. IA said that the festival aims for the public “to learn more about our country’s rich heritage and history” as the Philippines observes its 121st anniversary of the declaration of independence from Spanish colonizers.The Intramuros Administration announced on social media the various offerings. Here were the museums opening their doors for one day free access:Fort Santiago (8AM to 6PM)Museo de Intramuros (9AM to 5PM)Bahay Tsinoy (1PM to 5PM)Manila Cathedral (Open House/Guided Tours: 10AM and 3PM)Destileria de Limtuaco Museum (9AM to 6PM)As much as we wanted to try everything, we only had the morning to attend the photowalk and see Museo de Intramuros. We witnessed the “We Art Intramuros Freedom Bazaar” with more than 40 arts and crafts concessionaires at Plaza Roma, in front of Manila Cathedral (sticker haul yay! Haha). Bambike Ecotours located at the Plaza San Luis Complex also offered limited slots for free Bambike rentals from 9AM to 5PM. However, since all the free slots were booked, we got our bikes through reservation for only Php 100.  The Museo de Intramuros is located in the reconstructions of San Ignacio Church and the Mission House of the Society of Jesus in Intramuros. It officially opened last week and the entrance is currently free (and will be free for the first six months). The museum has six sections: the Immaculate Conception, the Religious Order, the Patronato Real and establishments of Parishes, Religious Colonial Paintings, the establishment of parish and sacred vessels, and The Indio Response. Throughout these sections, you will be able to find different kinds of artwork, including paintings, sculptures, and antique items from hundreds of years ago. The current in-house exhibition presents the story of the evangelization of the Philippines from the perspective of the Filipinos. It explores changes in the Filipino psyche as colonization introduced a new religion and culture to the natives.With the display of religious images belonging to the IA collection, the exhibition highlights Filipino artistry that developed from the merging of indigenous and foreign craftsmanship. According to Intramuros Administration Chief Guiller Asido, the museum has been in the making for 40 years. For now, the Museo de Intramuros will be open from Tuesdays to Fridays, from 9AM to 5PM until further notice. With more than a hundred mannequins depicting pre-Spanish colonization until Rizal’s legacy in becoming a national hero occupying two levels of the building, the 3D representations of the Spanish rule is very realistic, and with Intramuros as the main venue, the connection becomes vicarious and the visualization of what occurred during that period of our history is easier. Bagumbayan Light and Sound Museum is a one of a kind museum with those lights, sound effects and incredible timing of every mechanics running the exhibits inside. It was an hour walk thru of our history in a dark room with sculptures, paintings, representations, and models that surprises us every time a spot light was drawn to them. You can join a group if you are alone or a group with less than 10 people to avail the 150/head museum fee, as they charge Php 1500 per show. But thanks to this year’s series of events, the entrance fee was also waived. I think there is no better way to celebrate our Independence day by learning our country’s history. This year’s event was a blast! Reblogging for future ref. -- source link

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