KADAUGAN SA MACTAN

DOCUMENTARY

HISTORY

The Battle of Mactan was fought in the Philippines on April 27, 1521. The

warriors of Lapu-Lapu, a native chieftain of Mactan Island, defeated Spanish forces under the command

of Ferdinand Magellan, who was killed in the battle.

Today, Lapu-Lapu is retroactively honored as the first "Philippine national hero" to resist foreign rule, though formally the territory of the "Philippine

Islands" had yet to be established or even named at the time. He is remembered by a number of

commemorations: statues on the island of Mactan and the Cebu Provincial Capitol, a city bearing his

name, and a local variety of red grouper fish. Kapampangan actor-turned-politician Lito Lapid

starred in a film called Lapu-Lapu, and novelty singer Yoyoy Villame wrote a folk song entitled "Magellan"

that tells a humorously distorted story of the Battle of Mactan.

There is a spot in Mactan Island called the Mactan shrine where the battle is reenacted

during its anniversary. In the same shrine, next to the Lapu-Lapu statue, there is a semi-

destroyed obelisk erected in Magellan's honor by the Spanish colonial authorities and

defaced shortly after the US military occupation of the Philippines.

Magellan is also honored for bringing Christianity to the Philippines in general and the Santo Niño (Child Jesus) to Cebu in particular. The Magellan's Cross and the aforementioned

Magellan's shrine were erected in Cebu City and Mactan Island. Many landmarks and

infrastructures all over the Philippines bear Magellan's name, mostly using its Spanish

spelling (Magallanes), which is also a widely used Filipino surname.

TOUR TO MACTAN SHRINE

ENTRANCE GATE

ENTRANCE HALLWAY

LAPU-LAPU STATUE

MACTAN SHRINE FRONT

MAGELLAN’S DEATH

REBULTO NI LAPU-LAPU

OBELISK BUILT FOR MAGELLAN

BEACHFRONT OF THE SHRINE

BEAUTIFUL SPOTS

KADAUGAN SA MACTAN 2012

FOOD FESTIVAL

BRIEF DESCRIPTION

BEFORE THE FEAST BEGIN

THICK CROWD

FOODS EVERYWHERE

HOTELS PARTICIPATED

DELICIOUS SERVINGS

RE-ENACTMENT(BAHUG-BAHUG)

RAMPADA

FACES OF THE FESIVAL

EXPERIENCE

THE MONUMENT

FLAG CEREMONY

WITH LAPU-LAPU

IT’S US

THE ALTAR

IT’S SO HOT!

SOUVENIRS

HATS: WE’RE HOT!

BANGLES!

PARADE

REACTION

The Kadaugan sa Mactan marks a momentous event in our history. Lapu-Lapu’s victory over Magellan was not only its own success, but of the whole country as well. That glorious battle

served as a symbol of patriotism and an expression of the great love and respect that

our ancestors had for our country.

For over three centuries, the tyrant Spanish colonizers had reigned over our country. Yet, our early heroes proved them that the Filipino race is strong and brave enough to vanquish their power

and can win back freedom for our homeland. Indeed, victories such as the Kadaugan sa Mactan should be commemorated every year to remind

every Filipino of this generation about what a true Filipino has--- that is, having a nationalistic and

valiant heart which is ready to sacrifice for the sake of our beloved motherland.

This experience made us realized the importance of commemorating our history.

We enjoyed the celebration even if its too hot and too crowded.

Indeed the KADAUGAN SA MACTAN 2012 is a successful one.

THE ENDTO GOD BE THE GLORY

PREPARED BY:PRETZEL ANN RED

MEMBERS:MA. JESSA MATUS

KATRINA JAN ALEXA RULE

SUBMITTED TO:MR. WOODROW ROY TUMULAK