Nayong Pilipino exhibit opens in Tayabas Metropolis

A Journey to Tayabas: Hometown Go to + Nayong Pilipino Exhibit ‘Masaganang Ani’

TAYABAS CITY – As a local of Tayabas, I bought excited after I obtained an invitation from Nayong Pilipino to cowl their opening exhibit. In any case, it’s my hometown, and it was an opportunity for me to revisit the place I grew up and, on the similar time, see household and previous associates. I’ve been overlaying varied occasions all around the Philippines and even overseas, however hardly ever do I get the chance to go to Tayabas, aside from household events. Now, it’s time for me to place my hometown, Tayabas, within the highlight.

Visiting Iconic Vacationers Spots of Tayabas Metropolis

For Quezon first-timers, you could not miss including these iconic vacationer spots of Tayabas to your itinerary.

The Minor Basilica of Saint Michael the Archangel

Often known as the Tayabas Basilica, this Baroque-style basilica is the biggest in Quezon Province. It was named after their patron Saint Michael the Archangel, and was constructed within the fifteenth century when it was solely fabricated from bamboo and nipa like different previous church buildings in that interval. The important thing-shaped church was then repaired and renovated and is now one of the stunning church buildings within the nation at the moment.

The Malagonlong Bridge 

Malagonlong Bridge is likely one of the oldest and longest bridges constructed within the Spanish colonial period from 1840 to 1850. It’s an extended stone arch bridge spanning 445 toes and is a part of the Nationwide Cultural Treasure beneath Historic Bridges of Tayabas.

The Alitao Bridge 

One other historic bridge to see in Tayabas is the Alitao Bridge. It was constructed by Don Diego Urbano in 1823. It’s also called Puente de Alitao and is constructed over the Alitao River and stays to be satisfactory till now.

The Orias Ancestral Home in Tayabas 

Tayabas is filled with historic websites, and one you must also go to is the Orias Ancestral Home. It was beforehand a chapel honoring San Diego de Alcala however is now beneath the care of the Orias Household. It’s so wealthy with historical past as a result of moreover being a chapel, it was as soon as a clinic, a Japanese guerilla camp, and a shelter for flooded locals in Quezon.

Campo Santo de los Indios in Tayabas

Even a cemetery is taken into account a vacationer spot in Tayabas. The Campo Santo de los Indios is considered one of oldest cemetery chapels in Quezon Province. It’s characterised by its Gothic structure and belfry towers on all sides. Additionally, it’s a Nationwide Cultural Treasure of Tayabas.

Hagisan ng Suman Pageant in Tayabas

Should you choose experiences greater than sights, Quezon has loads of them. In Tayabas, notably, there’s a Hagisan ng Suman Pageant, a much-awaited occasion throughout Mayohan Pageant. In English, it actually interprets to “throwing native rice desserts.” I used to be invited to witness the stated pageant and take part in it. The occasion begins with a procession of the picture of San Isidro Labrador. Suman is believed to be a ritual reward in Tayabas; thus, many locals prepare dinner it as they consider that sharing blessings will carry prosperity to their hometown. This 12 months, town authorities gave away 11,000 items of suman, a lot to the group’s delight throughout the stated occasion. It was a enjoyable expertise that showcased Tayabanses’ delight.

Masaganang Ani Exhibit

The spotlight of my go to to Tayabas is the Masaganang Ani Exhibit, which is a part of the Mayohan Pageant, commemorating the bountiful harvest of Tayabas.

The exhibit showcases Nayong Pilipino Basis (NPF) over 150 artifacts on show on the Casa Comunidad de Tayabas in Quezon Province.

Occupying the historic constructing is the gathering of ethnographic artifacts from varied ethnolinguistic teams, from textiles, farming instruments, ritual gadgets, searching and warfare, and home objects, which the Basis has treasured and cared for within the final 5 a long time.

Whereas we are able to go to sights and attend occasions, it was even further enjoyable to have an exhibit be a part of the Mayohan Pageant. This fashion, extra locals can study our colourful historical past of their hometown. No have to journey far as a result of as a substitute of individuals going to museums in Manila, they introduced the exhibit in Tayabas for extra folks to understand.

NPF Govt Director Gertie Duran-Batocabe stated that the exhibition is a celebration of Filipino creativity because it spotlights the distinctive and expert craftsmanship of indigenous teams from totally different “Nayon” within the nation.

“It’s time for the Filipino craftsman to inform his narrative,” she stated.

NPF has been doing its mandate of selling tradition and heritage, therefore the company launched its touring museum venture early this 12 months. It goals to carry ethnographic collections nearer to most of the people.

“That is our fifth exhibit this 12 months and I can say that it’s the most enjoyable as a result of it’s taking place throughout probably the most festive time within the Metropolis of Tayabas,” stated Duran-Batocabe.

The exhibit, which can run till June 15, 2023, was made attainable by way of the NPF’s partnership with Oplan Sagip Tulay (OST) Tayabas and the Native Authorities of Tayabas.

Additionally, admission to the exhibit is free. For extra details about NPF’s upcoming reveals, comply with Nayong Pilipino Basis on Fb and Instagram.

My journey to Tayabas was further particular as a result of I bought to revisit a few of our historic websites, expertise the Hagisan ng Suman celebration, and uncover new issues on the Masaganang Ani exhibit. I do know that there’s a lot to stay up for in Tayabas, so I’m undoubtedly coming again to find extra about my hometown and share my explorations with vacationers looking for to journey to provinces like Tayabas.

Find out how to go to Tayabas

Planning to go to Tayabas? It’s pretty simple. You may take any JAC Liner, JAM, or Lucena Strains bus from Manila to Quezon. Get off at Diversion Street, and take a jeep going to Lucban. Inform the motive force to drop you off at Tayabas. Journey time is roughly 4 hours from Manila.

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