...good day viewers... this blog is for my subject requirement and the contents of this are copy pasted from www.vigan.ph ... thank you =) and godbless...
Allen Ausbert Leaus Parel Quemi
BS Accountancy IV
Northwestern University
Saturday, July 7, 2012
welcome
Welcome to Vigan!
Vigan is one of
Philippines' most beautiful cities, as it showcases the Spanish heritage of the
country.
Vigan city is located in
the northern part of the Philippines and it's historical center, which is
called the heritage village, is listed on the UNESCO world heritage list since
2 December 1999 for it's unique spanish colonial history in Asia and the very
well preserved spanish monumental buildings which where build in the 18th
century.
calle crisologo
Calle Crisologo - Mena Crisologo Street
The major attraction of Vigan is its mestizo
district which is filled with Spanish-style houses that evoke a bygone era when
its people lived prosperously because of the Manila-Acapulco maritime trade.
For visitors who want to experience being transported back to this period in Philippine Spanish colonial time, a walk or a calesa ride through Vigan’s Calle Crisologo or Mena Crisologo Street is a must.
The tour will take visitors more than a couple of hours and will cost around half a thousand pesos. You will be guided through four blocks of cobblestone streets lined with heritage houses of the families of the Filipino-Chinese traders who rose to prominence during that time of vigorous trading in abel cloth, indigo, gold, tobacco and other goods that were transported to Vigan from all over the North.
The houses are simple but lovely subjects ready for picture-perfect shots with their roofs of red tiles, thick walls, huge doors and stair cases leading to rooms of high ceilings and sliding capiz shell windows. Having survived the many natural and man-made calamities throughout the centuries, the families who own these treasures have endeavored to maintain them.
Visitors can admire more closely the architecture and intricate craftsmanship employed in the grill and wood works when they step inside some of the houses that have been turned into stores and museums. They can even experience staying in a heritage house during their visit as some have been converted into inns.
Though a trip to Calle Crisologo is enjoyable during the day especially because of the opportunity to shop for Vigan’s best products (antiques, abel woven products, bags, basi wine, burnay and dimili products, chicharon, jewelry, sweets, Vigan vinegar and woodcrafts) in the inobtrusive shops located in the ground floor of some of the grand houses, a walk through it is magical at night.
Since it is closed to vehicular traffic at any time of the day, the stillness and shadows that come with the night adds more to the 18th century ambience of the lamp-lit street that local and foreign visitors love. Couples can take advantage of this romantic atmosphere by having dinner in one of the old houses that has been converted to a restaurant, like Café Leona, before or after their walk.
For those who want to know something about the person the street is named after, Mena Pecson Crisologo is among the most-respected sons of the Ilokos region. He wrote Mining wenno Ayat ti Kararwa, which many compare to Jose Rizal’s Noli Me Tangere; an Ilocano translation of Don Quixote entitled Don Calixtofaro de la Kota Caballero de la Luna; and a zarzuela entitled Codigo Municipal.
For visitors who want to experience being transported back to this period in Philippine Spanish colonial time, a walk or a calesa ride through Vigan’s Calle Crisologo or Mena Crisologo Street is a must.
The tour will take visitors more than a couple of hours and will cost around half a thousand pesos. You will be guided through four blocks of cobblestone streets lined with heritage houses of the families of the Filipino-Chinese traders who rose to prominence during that time of vigorous trading in abel cloth, indigo, gold, tobacco and other goods that were transported to Vigan from all over the North.
The houses are simple but lovely subjects ready for picture-perfect shots with their roofs of red tiles, thick walls, huge doors and stair cases leading to rooms of high ceilings and sliding capiz shell windows. Having survived the many natural and man-made calamities throughout the centuries, the families who own these treasures have endeavored to maintain them.
Visitors can admire more closely the architecture and intricate craftsmanship employed in the grill and wood works when they step inside some of the houses that have been turned into stores and museums. They can even experience staying in a heritage house during their visit as some have been converted into inns.
Though a trip to Calle Crisologo is enjoyable during the day especially because of the opportunity to shop for Vigan’s best products (antiques, abel woven products, bags, basi wine, burnay and dimili products, chicharon, jewelry, sweets, Vigan vinegar and woodcrafts) in the inobtrusive shops located in the ground floor of some of the grand houses, a walk through it is magical at night.
Since it is closed to vehicular traffic at any time of the day, the stillness and shadows that come with the night adds more to the 18th century ambience of the lamp-lit street that local and foreign visitors love. Couples can take advantage of this romantic atmosphere by having dinner in one of the old houses that has been converted to a restaurant, like Café Leona, before or after their walk.
For those who want to know something about the person the street is named after, Mena Pecson Crisologo is among the most-respected sons of the Ilokos region. He wrote Mining wenno Ayat ti Kararwa, which many compare to Jose Rizal’s Noli Me Tangere; an Ilocano translation of Don Quixote entitled Don Calixtofaro de la Kota Caballero de la Luna; and a zarzuela entitled Codigo Municipal.
baluarte
Baluarte Vigan - Fortress of Vigan
The Baluarte or fortress
is a must-see attraction for first time visitors, and even for those who have
visited Vigan before. The reasons for its being on the list of places to visit
are two. First is that it has a mini zoo with animals from other countries and
others endemic to the Philippines. It is a private collection and is therefore
continuously being improved. The second reason is that it is owned by Mr.
Chavit Singson, a well-loved son of Vigan and well-known to most Filipinos and
foreigners who follow the Philippine political scene.
The resort complex lies in hectares of land that stretches from the rolling plain towards the hills, where
The resort complex lies in hectares of land that stretches from the rolling plain towards the hills, where
the former governor’s
multi-storey house sits with a grand view of Vigan and the South China Sea.
Within its private area
is a landscaped garden complete with its own nature pools. However, the area
open to the public has plenty more engaging attractions that visitors can busy
themselves with aside from the mini zoo. There is a butterfly farm, a track for
horse riding and a skeet shooting range.
Visitors can start with visiting the rows of cages where they can see lions, Bengal tigers, peacocks, civet cats, iguanas, pythons and other reptiles and birds. In this part of the Baluarte, people will also be able to see the Philippine cloud rat, a nocturnal animal endemic to the Philippine Cordillera region. This very large rodent is an herbivore and hunted by large birds and local people.
From the caged animals, visitors can move on to the fenced areas where they can visit and feed the monkeys, swans, flamingos, ostriches, albino and spotted deer and the one-hump camel. Children are allowed to sit on top of the bigger animals, but if they really want to ride, they can go to the tracks where they can ride the miniature horses.
For a closer encounter with the animals, visitors may choose to visit and feed the parrots and hornbills
Visitors can start with visiting the rows of cages where they can see lions, Bengal tigers, peacocks, civet cats, iguanas, pythons and other reptiles and birds. In this part of the Baluarte, people will also be able to see the Philippine cloud rat, a nocturnal animal endemic to the Philippine Cordillera region. This very large rodent is an herbivore and hunted by large birds and local people.
From the caged animals, visitors can move on to the fenced areas where they can visit and feed the monkeys, swans, flamingos, ostriches, albino and spotted deer and the one-hump camel. Children are allowed to sit on top of the bigger animals, but if they really want to ride, they can go to the tracks where they can ride the miniature horses.
For a closer encounter with the animals, visitors may choose to visit and feed the parrots and hornbills
that are placed in a more
open area where visitors can openly approach them with bananas and seeds. There
are also scheduled show and tell times when audiences are introduced to the
animals.
An added attraction is the butterfly garden where one can observe thousands of butterflies, some endemic to the Philippines, or have a more serene interaction with an animal species.
An added attraction is the butterfly garden where one can observe thousands of butterflies, some endemic to the Philippines, or have a more serene interaction with an animal species.
vigan houses
Vigan Houses
Vigan’s inclusion in the UNESCO World
Heritage List is due to the preservation of around 187 residential,
institutional, commercial and religious structures that transport visitors to
the past. What’s amazing about these structures is that they continue to be
used by current locals as they were used by former owners who lived in the 18th
century. Their structural endurance and relevance to every-day use until this
modern day is testament to the genius and high-level of craftsmanship in the
creation of these architectural treasures.
Vigan houses before the colonization of Spain were made from light-weight materials such as bamboo, nipa and cogon. These were called bahay-kubo and are airy and easy to clean, but were of no match to the typhoons that visit the land during the wet season, or even the occasional fires.
When the Spaniards came together with their Mexican subjects, the locals learned from them how to quarry, prepare the stones and make bricks. They also learned how to make these into fire-resistant building materials by applying lime mortar. Though the structures they constructed using these materials fared better in withstanding typhoons and fires, the structures were still easy casualties of earthquakes.
Even though there were some houses whose first and second floors are built in pure masonry that survived the elements, Biguenos still endeavored to find better ways of building. What they did was to mix their indigenous construction methods with that of the Europeans’. They retained the bahay-kubo’s interlocking wooden post and beam system. The mortared bricks and stones were used for the walls of the first floor, while the second floors were made largely of timber. This kind of construction proved to weather earthquakes and storms better and can be seen in the preserved houses of Vigan.
Vigan houses are also noteworthy because they are a bit bigger than the usual Asian houses.
Vigan houses before the colonization of Spain were made from light-weight materials such as bamboo, nipa and cogon. These were called bahay-kubo and are airy and easy to clean, but were of no match to the typhoons that visit the land during the wet season, or even the occasional fires.
When the Spaniards came together with their Mexican subjects, the locals learned from them how to quarry, prepare the stones and make bricks. They also learned how to make these into fire-resistant building materials by applying lime mortar. Though the structures they constructed using these materials fared better in withstanding typhoons and fires, the structures were still easy casualties of earthquakes.
Even though there were some houses whose first and second floors are built in pure masonry that survived the elements, Biguenos still endeavored to find better ways of building. What they did was to mix their indigenous construction methods with that of the Europeans’. They retained the bahay-kubo’s interlocking wooden post and beam system. The mortared bricks and stones were used for the walls of the first floor, while the second floors were made largely of timber. This kind of construction proved to weather earthquakes and storms better and can be seen in the preserved houses of Vigan.
Vigan houses are also noteworthy because they are a bit bigger than the usual Asian houses.
This is because they not only serve as
residences but as shops and storage as well, like those in other
trading centers. These storage and shop areas
are in the ground floor together with the carriage area.
A big staircase leads to the living areas in
the upper floors consisting of living room, dining area and kitchen, bedrooms
and a toilet.
Light and air flow freely. There is usually an open terrace connected to the dining area or kitchen.
Light and air flow freely. There is usually an open terrace connected to the dining area or kitchen.
Large windows made of wood and capiz shells
surround the house with balustered sliding panels in the lower part that allows
one to view the streets while sitting on the floor. Roofs and eaves are
extended to ward off harsh sunlight and rain.
The Biguenos also made use of terracotta and decorative friezes and partitions to show their artistry and add beauty to each function of the house’s architectural detail. This mixing of technology of the east and west, function and beauty, has given Vigan houses its unique style of architecture.
The Biguenos also made use of terracotta and decorative friezes and partitions to show their artistry and add beauty to each function of the house’s architectural detail. This mixing of technology of the east and west, function and beauty, has given Vigan houses its unique style of architecture.
Crisologo Museum
Crisologo Museum
The perpetuation of the memory of a tragic event is an interesting impetus for
establishing a museum. However, it is from where the intent for converting the
imposing, century-old family mansion of the Crisologos into a museum started.
Floro S. Crisologo was the patriarch of the clan and a congressman known for being responsible for landmark legislations that not only benefited his constituents but the whole country as well. He authored the laws behind the creation of the North’s first state university, the University of Northern Philippines, and the establishment of the Social Security System, which serves the whole working populace to this day.
On a Sunday in October 1970, while he was inside the St. Paul’s Cathedral, Congressman Crisologo was shot in the head by a still unidentified gunman. Survived by his children and wife, Carmeling Crisologo, the family announced that they will not take any action to exact revenge. Although, they made sure that the life and death of their patriarch will not be forgotten through the establishment of the Crisologo museum. Floro Crisologo’s murder during that bloody period in Philippine politics remains unsolved to this day.
The mansion of the Crisologos is open for public viewing throughout the week. Visitors may find it in Vigan’s Liberation Boulevard. One may enter for free the museum and view the antiques, memorabilia and other prized possessions of the Crisologos steeped with history.
Starting with the displays in the first floor, visitors will find an antique calesa that is still being used as film props and as a wedding carriage. There is also an old car where Floro Crisologo’s wife survived an attempt on her life while she was pregnant and serving as governor of the province. Her child was given the name of bullet because of that incident.
The first floor also houses the library and study, where visitors can view the book collection and numerous news clippings about this political family, especially about their patriarch’s death. There is a central exhibit in the house that shows the bloodied clothing of the late congressman.
The museum is managed by the Crisologo family and is well-maintained. This is evident in the polished floors of the second floor as well as the well-kept details of the various rooms. One may enter the master’s bedroom and view private possessions and clothing as if one just intruded into an everyday scene and a member of the family might catch you looking at any time.
It is interesting to know that before he was killed, the congressman was in the process of having a bill approved to abolish the death penalty because he believed that death was not the solution to stopping crime.
Floro S. Crisologo was the patriarch of the clan and a congressman known for being responsible for landmark legislations that not only benefited his constituents but the whole country as well. He authored the laws behind the creation of the North’s first state university, the University of Northern Philippines, and the establishment of the Social Security System, which serves the whole working populace to this day.
On a Sunday in October 1970, while he was inside the St. Paul’s Cathedral, Congressman Crisologo was shot in the head by a still unidentified gunman. Survived by his children and wife, Carmeling Crisologo, the family announced that they will not take any action to exact revenge. Although, they made sure that the life and death of their patriarch will not be forgotten through the establishment of the Crisologo museum. Floro Crisologo’s murder during that bloody period in Philippine politics remains unsolved to this day.
The mansion of the Crisologos is open for public viewing throughout the week. Visitors may find it in Vigan’s Liberation Boulevard. One may enter for free the museum and view the antiques, memorabilia and other prized possessions of the Crisologos steeped with history.
Starting with the displays in the first floor, visitors will find an antique calesa that is still being used as film props and as a wedding carriage. There is also an old car where Floro Crisologo’s wife survived an attempt on her life while she was pregnant and serving as governor of the province. Her child was given the name of bullet because of that incident.
The first floor also houses the library and study, where visitors can view the book collection and numerous news clippings about this political family, especially about their patriarch’s death. There is a central exhibit in the house that shows the bloodied clothing of the late congressman.
The museum is managed by the Crisologo family and is well-maintained. This is evident in the polished floors of the second floor as well as the well-kept details of the various rooms. One may enter the master’s bedroom and view private possessions and clothing as if one just intruded into an everyday scene and a member of the family might catch you looking at any time.
It is interesting to know that before he was killed, the congressman was in the process of having a bill approved to abolish the death penalty because he believed that death was not the solution to stopping crime.
Father Burgos Museum
This museum is the ancestral house
and birthplace of priest patriot Fr. Jose Burgos. Known as Padre Burgos House,
it is one of the notable historic structures of Vigan, the capital of the
province of Ilocos Sur. It is a two-story structure located near the Provincial
Capitol and close to St. Paul’s Metropolitan Cathedral. It was renovated by the
Filipinas Foundation, Inc. and inaugurated on May 3, 1975. In January 1989, a
Contract of Lease was executed by the Ilocos Sur Historical and Cultural
Foundation, Inc. leasing the memorabilia for 50 years, and turning over the
administration to the National Museum.
Vigan is strategically located at
the delta of Abra River and was the center of political, religious, economic,
social and cultural activities in Northern Luzon for more than three centuries.
This city became the hotbed of social unrest against colonial abuses. Among those
who led the cause for patriotism were the Bigueños Fr. Jose Burgos, the poetess
Leona Florentino, her son Isabelo de los Reyes (father of Philippine Labor
Unionism) and Elpidio Quirino, the second President of the Republic.
The historic city of Vigan was
inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site on December 2, 1999.
Collections
Iloco-Kankanay-Itneg material
culture: wooden plates and bowls; wooden coffins; burial chair; musical
instruments such as drum (tambur), bamboo mouth flute (paldeng), and brass gong
(gansa); weaponry such as shield (kalasag) and spears; weaving implements and
wooden loom (pag-ablan); textiles; jars.
Trade ceramics; models of two
trading vessels.
Dioramas of local historical events;
photographs of individuals who contributed to the socio-cultural development
and history of the region and of the Philippines.
Old books and historical records.
Memorabilia of Father Burgos and his
family; period furniture pieces.
Oil paintings of the Basi Revolt of 1807 by Don Esteban Villanueva.
Oil paintings of the Basi Revolt of 1807 by Don Esteban Villanueva.
Liturgical collection.
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