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Thoughts on Nabua Arts and Culture
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Written by Dada Docot
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Sunday, 14 June 2009 |
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Sunday, June 14, 2009
 Image grabbed from http://www.ayalamuseum.org/
Today's
trip to the Ayala Museum's worth a blog entry. I still cannot recover
from the mixed feelings of shock, disbelief, and pride... upon seeing
the over 1,000 gold pieces on display at the museum's exhibition
entitled "Gold of Ancestors: Precolonial Treasures in the Philippines."
I remember that I often felt sad and sorry for the Philippines upon
seeing other countries' huge collections of intricate, priceless
jewelry. I thought, there must be something from my country as well.
Visits to government museums in the Philippines are almost always
frustrating, seeing all those poorly maintained, if not broken,
irreplaceable cultural artefacts. And suddenly, today, I see this
magnificent, well-kept collection which I never thought existed. The
"Gold of Ancestors" display is a glorious revelation to every Filipino!
What
came as a huge surprise was this one glass box display showing a
collection from my hometown, Nabua. In the box was a cup, four
necklaces, a ring, and a pair of earring -- made of pure gold and in
perfect condition. According to the labels, these treasures were made
in the 10th to 13th century, long before the Spanish arrived in the
town. I have never heard of the existence of an archaeological site in
Nabua nor did it cross my mind that objects of such profound historical
and cultural value have ALREADY been found in Nabua. Unfortunately, the
label of this particular display did not reveal further information
about the site where they were found or about the archaeologists who
unearthed them. My interest in studying Nabua's culture and history has
definitely soared upon seeing this part of the Ayala Museum exhibit.
Too bad, photos were not allowed inside the museum. Nabuenos hoping to
learn more about the town should see this part of our history.
While
viewing the treasures, I thought, who in the world owns this? It was
obviously a private collection otherwise it would have been available
for public viewing ages ago in governement-run museums. I was confused
and tried to read what little information written below each piece, but
then again, they had only the catalogue numbers, an estimate of the
time of production (which was the same most of the time, which is even
more confusing), and the location where the pieces were found. Even the
centerpiece of the exhibition was not accompanied by more generous
explanations. I wish they had more data to feed the hungry minds of
commoners such as myself.
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Thoughts on Nabua Arts and Culture
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Written by Frank Penones Jr.
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Wednesday, 10 June 2009 |
Kabilugan nin saiyang hawak sa simong palad:
luway-luway ngona siyang kargahon,
ibugtak asin sa tsinang plato pahigdaon.
Dangan an mata ipirong
mantang pinaparong
nagbuswak na olor
nagpapagiromdom
nin gata, doros-dahon.
Atyan, magian na hubadon
gakod sa gubing niyang natong.
Sunod, ibiklad,
garo nagbabalad,
an puting tipong niyang laman.
Alagad, pugulan an kahidalian.
Huling bunga man siya nin pasencia
kaya tama sanang taan man siya nin seremonya
siring sa mga Hapon sa tsaa.
Giromdomon si nagguno kan bunga,
an langkaw na sinakat niya.
Siring man si nagpino, naggabot
kan hilom ka'ning hamot
garo tanglad na pinulpog.
Pakatapos dilaan nin dikit,
lipotok niyang sarsang mahamis,
maalsom, maharang an namit.
Dangan, magsibnit nin sadit
mation an saiyang lumhok
asin magkurahaw:
Viva la virgen!
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