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Parian is a Mexican word for marketplace and here I thought it was because the place houses friars back in the day. This is one of the oldest and most historic places in the country. The place evolved into a distinct settlement around 1590. During the event, there was a trivia hosted on the streetContinueContinue reading “Journey to the Past: Parian”

Built during the late 17th century, this is the oldest Chinese house outside of China. This was the house of Maria Eleuterio and Consolacion Yap. At present this ancestral house is in the custom of Mr. and Mrs. Val Sandiego. The Sandiego: Val and Ofelia. Antique glasswares Our visit was short and sweet. We could not stay long forContinueContinue reading “Journey to the Past: Yap-Sandiego Ancestral House”

Our next stop on our first Gabii sa Kabilin: Casa Gorordo. The house was built in the mid-19th century and was bought by Juan Isidro de Gorordo in 1863. It is now under the Aboitiz Foundation; the house has been restored and outfitted as a house museum that showcases the elegant lifestyle at the turnContinueContinue reading “Journey to the Past: Casa Gorordo”

I think I owed everyone a better blog entry for my first experience during the Gabii sa Kabilin. I also needed my own personal account in the events that had happen. I am writing this now with so much zest and excitement! Let this series take you back in time and let this virtual tour piqued yourContinueContinue reading “Journey to the Past: Museo Sugbo”

I bought tickets for Gabii sa Kabilin, now on its 6th year opens the doors of local museums, temples and heritage sites to everyone. This has been an annual event started by the Ramon Aboitiz Foundation Incorporated. It has gone bigger and bolder and now offers 22 sites to see!  I packed with the essentials:ContinueContinue reading “Journey to the Past”

I finally landed on tickets for Gabii sa Kabilin (Night of Heritage) which will happen on the 25th from 6pm to midnight. Ticket is sold at Php150 each which includes all access to the 22 participating heritage sites in Cebu and Mandaue area, as well as rides on event designated buses and one tartanilla (horse-drawnContinueContinue reading “Gabii sa Kabilin (Night of Heritage)”