April 27 declared nonworking holiday in lapulapu city. Brave mactan leader, pinuno na may paninindigan leader who stood for his people and leader who fought for his people. It is the reenactment of the epic battle of mactan, which happened on april 27, 1521. After the long wait, lapu lapu city cultural and historical.
The battle of mactan was fought in the philippines on 27 april 1521. Apr 20, 2016 kadaugan sa mactan 2016 activities at mactan newtown have you been to the kadaugan food fest 2016. The kadaugan sa mactan is an interesting celebration that attracts local and foreign visitors. The festival of kadaugan sa mactan is known to be celebrated in cebu, philippines in the month of april as the defeat of magellan by lupa lupa is reenacted annually at the beach of barangay mactan where the event had actually taken place mactan shrine. The main characters were portrayed by kapamilya stars under star magic. The warriors of lapulapu, a native chieftain of mactan island, defeated spanish forces under the command of ferdinand magellan, who was killed in the battle. This years kadaugan sa mactan is the th edition of the celebration. Apr 28, 2016 kadaugan sa mactan 2016 reenactment ejay falcon as datu lapulapu matt evans as datu ferdinand magellan bela padilla as reyna bulakna video by fritz john a menguito. It was also called bahugbahug sa mactan or melee at mactan when it was initially staged in 1981. The shrine is host to the annual kadaugan sa mactan celebration by the lapulapu city government.
His reputation precedes him, weaving history and myth into the fabric of modern filipino culture. A reenactment is done every year in april, the famous and grandest kadaugan sa mactan. The mactan shrine in punta engano, mactan island, cebu, philippine was where the battle between the portuguese explorer ferdinand magellan and mactan island chieftain lapulapu happened. This major attraction among local and foreign spectators is being organized by the local government of mactan island. Apr 30, 2009 kadaugan sa mactan is celebrated every april 27 to commemorate the triumph of the islands chieftain, lapulapu, over magellan and his invading force of spanish sailors. Celebrated canonically on the 27th of april, it depicts the events before, during, and immediately after the defeat of portuguese navigator ferdinand magellan at the hands of lapulapu and his men. Apr 17, 2017 be the first to comment on kadaugan sa mactan 2017 schedule of activities with starstudded cultural and musical showcase in mactan newtown leave a comment cancel reply your email address will not be published. Napakaimportante ng taong ito sa history ng philippines. Every april, the island celebrates kadaugan sa mactan where there is a reenactment of the battle of mactan and a lot more activities to make it more festive. Get to see the reenactment of the battle of mactan, gourmet food walk, street dancing, street parties and the reyna bulakna beauty contest. As etched in the standard philippine history textbook, the first account of heroism was.
The island is part of cebu province and it is divided into lapulapu city and the municipality of cordova. The shrine is host to the annual kadaugan sa mactan celebration by the lapu lapu city government. Distinctly, mactan shrine reminds bravery among filipinos and clearly depicts the history of the philippines specifically in the island of mactan. Be the first to comment on kadaugan sa mactan 2017 schedule of activities with starstudded cultural and musical showcase in mactan newtown leave a comment cancel reply. Weve been planning for it to happen since last year, two months after kadaugan sa mactan. With the death of magellan and defeat of the spaniards in this clash, the battle of mactan becomes a historic event that marks the filipinos first struggle against foreign invasion. Battle of mactan news newspapers books scholar jstor april 2017 learn how and when to remove this template message. Oponside at marcelo fernan bridge under morning shift. The warriors of lapulapu, a native chieftain of mactan island, overpowered and defeated a spanish force fighting for rajah humabon of cebu under the command of portuguese explorer ferdinand magellan, who was killed in the battle. You dont have to go restaurant hopping if you drop by mactan shrine, home of the kadaugan sa mactan food festival 2017. This was how celebrities derrick monasterio, myrtle sarrosa, and mark neumann felt after performing the kadaugan sa mactan victory of mactan re.
Mactan resorts, the outlets shops hold sale in great lapulapu blowout by marlen limpag on april 23, 2017 1. As etched in the standard philippine history textbook, the first account. Appropriately called the victory of mactan cebuano. Kadaugan sa mactan 2016 reenactment ejay falcon as datu lapulapu matt evans as datu ferdinand magellan bela padilla as reyna bulakna video by fritz john a menguito. Craving for lechon kawali, lechon belly, pizza, and more. In its facebook post, the lapulapu city government announced the opening of the food fest on april 17. The kadaugan sa mactan 2016 now marks its 495 th year. Battle of mactan reenactment 20 kadaugan sa mactan. Kadaugan sa mactan 2017 schedule of activities with star. Mactan shrine hosts kadaugan sa mactan, a reenactment of the heroic battle of mactan every year during the battles anniversary. Datu lapu lapukolipulako 1491 1542 lapulapu is considered one of the greatest figures of ancient philippine history. Mactan island, coral island, central philippines, located in the bohol strait off the eastern shore of the island of cebu. A statue of datu lapulapu, the legendary chieftain of mactan, should stand on a prominent site within the vicinity of the mactan cebu international airport mcia for tourists and visitors to.
It is a good opportunity to revisit the days of mactan battle between magellan and lapulapu and also to celebrate their history and events. If not, this friday might be the best day to go at the liberty shrine in mactan, lapulapu city. Weve been planning for it to happen since last year, two months after kadaugan sa mactan, said hembler mendoza, city tourism chief of lapulapu city. Kadaugan sa mactan or the victory in mactan is a celebration reenacting the victory of mactan people oponganons during the famous battle of mactan in the 16th century. Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources. Literally translates to the victory in mactan, this is a historical festival reenactment of the battle of mactan. Today, books on philippine history recognize lapulapu as the first filipino hero. This stage is for the festival where they will celebrate the reenacting the victory of mactan people, this is during the famous battle of mactan in the 16th century. This celebration reenacts the battle of mactan between the chief lapulapu and the portuguese explorer ferdinand magellan, during which the former drove the latters ships away from mactans. According to historical accounts, the battle was held on april 27, 1521 almost 497.
This event also serves as a testimony to the rich cultural and historical heritage of the filipinos. The city government of cebu annually holds an event on april 27 called kadaugan sa mactan kadaugan means freeforall to commemorate the victory at the battle of mactan reenacting the battle between magellans army and lapulapus tribe. It seems that everyone is excited for the celebration as they are eager to clear this schedules and join the celebration. It also includes a collectables fair and a large military vehicles show. The island covers some 65 square kilometres 25 sq mi and is home to some 470,000 people, making it the nations most densely populated island. The battle of mactan is among the significant events in philippine history and one of the first recorded acts by filipinos asserting their sovereignty against foreign intrusion. Apr 27, 2019 cebu city, philippines grateful and honored. Aside from the re enactment, there is also a food festival where all the visitors and. It depicts how spanish conquestador, ferdinand magellan had been killed in the attempt to conquer mactan by then tribe leader datu lapulapu and this is how the city got its name. International journal of education and research vol. The kadaugan sa mactan, one of the most awaited and historical events in. The kadaugan sa mactan festival is a perfect chance to get a clear understanding of the philippines culture and history, as well as the character of the local people. Mar 17, 2017 mactan shrine is one of the pride of the mactan island. The island is separated from cebu by the mactan channel which is crossed by two bridges.
Movenpick hotel mactan island cebu is located in lapulapu city, known as the. This shrine is dedicated in honor of lapulapu the philippines first national hero and the portuguese explorer ferdinand magellan and was erected on the supposed spot where the battle of mactan april 27, 1521 took place. Lapulapu monument in mactan shrine distinctly, mactan shrine reminds bravery among filipinos and clearly depicts the history of the philippines specifically in the island of mactan. Another festival rooted in cebus history is the kadaugan sa mactan, commemorated from april 22 to 27 in lapulapu city, mactan. Oct 11, 20 with the death of magellan and defeat of the spaniards in this clash, the battle of mactan becomes a historic event that marks the filipinos first struggle against foreign invasion.
Since january, one of the most searched in my blog is the activities of the kadaugan sa mactan 20. On friday, april 26, zula, a chief of the island of mactan, sent one of his sons to present two goats to the captaingeneral, and to say that he would send him all that he had promised, but that he had not been able to send it to him because of the other chief cilapulapu, who refused to obey the king of spagnia. Troy montero, on the other hand, said it is important that we know ofour past and reliving history through events like the kadaugan sa mactan or historical movies help us remember. The fiveday event takes place annually in late july at the hop farm country park, in. Bahugbahug tells of datu lapulapu of mactans courageous resistance against the conquestadores who wished to claim his island for spain.
Kadaugan features battle of mactan reenactment mycebu. The reenactment of historical significant event in the kadaugan sa mactan festival kadaugan sa mactan victory at mactan is also called bahugbahug sa mactan or melee at mactan. Kadaugan sa mactan update april 26, 2016 designated areas for todays event. At the kadaugan street party on april 2627 free wifi area are as follows. Cebuanos commemorated on thursday, april 27, the victory at the battle of mactan kadaugan sa mactan at the liberty shrine, lapulapu city. Since in 1981, this reenactment of the event is being performed annually on the same day april 27 as recorded in history books.
This section needs additional citations for verification. The celebration commemorates the battle for mactan and. She appreciated how women in history are given much value through the reenactment. Apr 26, 2018 a statue of datu lapulapu, the legendary chieftain of mactan, should stand on a prominent site within the vicinity of the mactan cebu international airport mcia for tourists and visitors to be. Bahugbahug sa mactan is an annual event in mactan which celebrates the first known insurgence against foreign rule in philippine history. Mactan post at the kadaugan sa mactan food festival on. This was how celebrities derrick monasterio, myrtle sarrosa, and mark neumann felt after performing the. Mactan is a densely populated island located a few kilometres 1 mile from cebu island in the philippines. Aside from the usual nightly entertainment and food display from top hotels and restaurants in the city, a major concert will. May 06, 20 troy montero, on the other hand, said it is important that we know ofour past and reliving history through events like the kadaugan sa mactan or historical movies help us remember. Festivals in the philippines page 4 of 12 national. Duterte to confer order of lapulapu on supporters of his advocacies pia ranada april 17, 2017. On april 27 of each year, the city government of cebu holds an event called kadaugan sa mactan where kadaugan means freeforall to commemorate the victory at the battle of mactan by reenacting the battle between magellans army and lapulapus tribe. Kadaugan sa mactan 2017 schedule of activities with starstudded cultural and musical showcase in mactan newtown.
The lapu lapu city festival is a major attraction for both local people and the visitors of the city. This is a significant event in the philippine history. The festival of kadaugan sa mactan is known to be celebrated in cebu, philippines in. Mactan shrine mark of the filipinos bravery chaya jane. The kadaugan sa mactan was called bahugbahug sa mactan in local language. The kids get a dose of history regarding kadaugan sa mactan and how lapu lapu. Although the first thing that usually comes to mind when the name of lapulapu is mentioned is the fact that his battle with magellan led to magellans death. In and around lapulapu, you will find remnants of the countrys history from datu. Culture trip asked locals in the philippines what they thought about lapulapu, and they responded with terms like. Rectangular in shape, the lowlying island has extensive mangrove swamps. April moriones festival this is marked by the presence of men wearing masks moriones and garbed in what passes off for roman centurion costumes to dramatize the story of longinus, the blind centurion whose sight was restored by the blood that spurted from the side where longinus speared christ.
At the kadaugan sa mactan food festival on april 1926 and on the reenactment on april 27, free wifi. The reenactment of historical significant event in the. From the airport, it would take approximately 1015 minutes to get to the shrine. Ferdinand magellan and the battle of mactan the history guy apr 6, 2017 the history guy reveals the fate of ferdinand magellan and the forgotten history of the 1521 battle of mactan. Salavador monasque marlon macasaol plus chapter based. Posts about kadaugan sa mactan written by raterinchief. The war and peace revival is a massive festival of historical reenactment from world war i to most recent battles. The exact time of the commencement of the festival mostly depends on the tidal conditions and otherwise it is known to begin at around 8 in the early morning hours. She appreciated how women in history are given much value through the re enactment. Kadaugan sa mactan is celebrated every april 27 to commemorate the triumph of the islands chieftain, lapulapu, over magellan and his invading force of spanish sailors. Magellan and lapulapu and also to celebrate their history and events. Kadaugan sa mactan a reenactment of cebus history travel.
Food festival kicks off monthlong kadaugan sa mactan celebration. The festival of kadaugan sa mactan, celebrated in the month of april, pays. Kadaugan sa mactan literally implies about the victory of mactan. On april 7, 1521, ferdinand magellan, the portuguese navigator. Located in barangay mactan, lapulapu city, this has been one of the major tourist spots on the island who wants to take in a little breath of the islands history.
Kadaugan sa mactan 20 since january, one of the most searched in my blog is the activities of the kadaugan sa mactan 20. Tourist visits the place to see the famous site of the battle of mactan. Pdf international journal of education and research researchgate. According to the history, there are 3 ships of magellan going to the beach of mactan. The battle of mactan as told by antonio pigafetta cebu.
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