The Pasig City Museum

Pasig City Museum
Photo by: Clara Dela Croce
Taken @ The Pasig City Museum, Pasig City Philippines

"The Mansion"
Photo by: Cyrill Concepcion Intalan
Taken @ The Pasig City Museum, Pasig City Philippines
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Photo by: Cyrill Concepcion Intalan
Taken @ The Pasig City Museum, Pasig City Philippines
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The Pasig City Museum, formerly known as the Concepcion Mansion, is located at one end of the Plaza Rizal in barangay San Jose. It was built in 1937 by Don Fortunato Concepcion, a successful business tycoon and the former mayor of Pasig (1918-1921). During World War II, the Japanese used it as their headquarters and detention center. On 19 February 1945, the American flag was hoisted atop the tower of this mansion, symbolizing the end of the Japanese occupation of Pasig – the Liberation Day of Pasig.

The Concepcion Mansion was acquired by the City of Pasig in 1980 from the heirs of Dr. Jose Concepcion, a son of Don Fortunato. For two decades, it housed the Pasig Library and Museum. In October 2000 the building was renovated; and in 2001, it was fully devoted to museum use. This marked the beginning of the thrust of the city of Pasig in the promotion of its arts, culture, and history.

In February 2008 the museum had undergone major rehabilitation and restoration works. This picture was shot after its renovation. The picture was already edited to eliminate the wires that cross the building. Then in June 6, 2008, it opened with a world class presentation of the city’s history and heritage. Today, it is one of the best local historical museums housing a Timeline History of Pasig, Comparative Sites and Landmarks Photo Exhibit, Natural Science Hall and some of the original furniture of the mansion among others.

Today, the Pasig City Museum is not merely history preserved in stands and display cases but an effective tool of the Local Government of Pasig in the promotion of arts, history and culture as well as tourism for the city.

Masskara Festival

Masskara Festival
Photo by: Cyrill Concepcion Intalan
Taken @ Pasig Catholic College (Field Demo)
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Masskara Festival
Photo by: Cyrill Concepcion Intalan
Taken @ Pasig Catholic College (Field Demo)
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Masskara Festival
Photo by: Cyrill Concepcion Intalan
Taken @ Pasig Catholic College (Field Demo)
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The word "Masskara" is a portmanteau, coined by the late artist Ely Santiago from mass (a multitude of people), and the Spanish word cara (face), thus forming MassKara (a multitude of faces). The word is also a pun on maskara (Filipino for "mask"), since a prominent feature of the festival are the masks worn by participants, which are always adorned with smiling faces.

The festival first began in 1980 during a period of crisis. The province relied on sugar cane as its primary agricultural crop, and the price of sugar was at an all-time low due to the introduction of sugar substitutes like high fructose corn syrup in the United States. It was also a time of tragedy; on April 22 of that year, the inter-island vessel Don Juan carrying many Negrenses, including those belonging to prominent families in Bacolod City, collided with the tanker Tacloban City and sank. An estimated 700 lives were lost in the tragedy.

In the midst of these tragic events, the city's artists, local government and civic groups decided to hold a festival of smiles, because the city at that time was also known as the City of Smiles. They reasoned that a festival was also a good opportunity to pull the residents out of the pervasive gloomy atmosphere. The initial festival was therefore, a declaration by the people of the city that no matter how tough and bad the times were, Bacolod City is going to pull through, survive, and in the end, triumph.

Is This Rio?

"I Have Come To Save You"

Photo by: Cyrill Concepcion Intalan

Taken @ Tarlac Philippines

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Is this Rio? actually its a Sculpute of Jesus Christ from the "Monasterio de Tarlac" and yes! it is found in the Philippines!
The Monasterio De Tarlac where the Relic of the True Cross  is located  is at the heart of the 20 hectares portion of the 278 hectares Tarlac Eco-Tourism Park at Brgy. Lubigan, San Jose, Tarlac. Monasterio De Tarlac has an altitude of 308 meters above sea level,  on top, visitors would see  the panoramic view of the western part of the province , the grandeur of natural landscapes. A 30 foot statue of the Risen Christ reminiscent of Brazil’s Christ the Redeemer stands at the edge of a hill. The Monasterio De Tarlac has the relic, that the only one in Asia, arrived in the province in 2005. Today the site receives 600 to 800 visitors per week.

Freedom Wall

"Two Worlds Colide"
Photo by: Cyrill Concepcion Intalan
Taken @ Intramuros Manila Philippines
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Freedom wall: Intramuros is the oldest district and historic core of Manila, which means structures and landmarks must be preserved for tourism and historical preservation purposes, but Manila continues growing and one of its problems is vandalism so the local government made a solution and gave street artists a small corner that will serve as their canvas and make their destructive actions to a constructive piece of art.