Sunday, March 16, 2008

Weekend Snapshot - Cebu City



Since it's the Lenten Season, I thought of sharing with you our shots in Cebu City, Philippines where we had our Team Celebration Program (TCP). It's an annual company-sponsored R and R program.
This is the Magellan's Cross.
It's a cross planted by Portuguese and Spanish conquerors headed by Ferdinand Magellan, on April 21, 1521 upon arrival in Cebu, Philippines
It is a symbol of Cebu City and the chapel's image where it stands can be found in its city seal.
It's also a symbol of Catholicism in the country which is the primary form of religion here. Magellan is said to be the one who discovered the Philippines which many Filipino historians refute. since there had been galleon trades exist long before Magellan and his troop set foot on the island.
The statue above us was Lapu-lapu (I was the one in khaki skirt).
Lapu-Lapu
was a Muslim chieftain on Mactan who along with his men fought Magellan's troop on April 27, 1521. The battle is now known as the Battle of Mactan where Magellan and several of his men were killed.
I stink at history so my info here was all lifted from Wikipedia.
Have a great week ahead y'all!

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7 comments:

Trish ~ ♥ ~ said...

Beautiful photo of the cross.

Carver said...

Interesting post and great shots.

Napaboaniya.Elaine Ling said...

Well, I've learned a bit more of the history over there. :)

My WSS @ Its Not a Weekend;Its a Lifestyle & Napaboaniya APAD

eastcoastlife said...

I only know Cebu for its beautiful beaches. hehe...

Sharon said...

These are wonderful! Love the cross one, the ceiling is so pretty.

Barb said...

Never admit to ignorance! Wikipedia is my best friend!

Munchkin Mommy said...

i saw the cross the very first time i visited cebu when i was in high school. :)

have a great week!

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