Lapu-Lapu Shrine

Lapu-Lapu Shrine

Long time a•go… When Ferdinand Magellan arrived in the Philippines in 1521, he took possession of the Philippines in the name of Spain. He made early friendly encounters with the rajahs of the islands of Homonhon and Cebu in the central Philippines. But there was a chieftain named Lapu- Lapu a king (datu) of Mactan Island, and he vigorously resisted the early Spanish colonists in their attempts to conquer the Philippines and convert them to Christianity.• Magellan and his men faced off against Lapu Lapu and his warriors in the Battle of Mactan (Kadaugan sa Mactan). During this battle the Spanish burned a village of the inhabitants of Mactan. Magellan was then killed by Lapu Lapu. History records said that Lapu Lapu was the first Philippine native to resist foreign invasion and colonization. As such, he is regarded as the first national hero of the Philippines. In addition to the above-mentioned statue (also known as the Lapu Lapu Monument), a church has been erected in his honor and the town of Opon, Mactan Island, was renamed Lapu-Lapu City. The Battle for Mactan is re-enacted most years on the beach at Magellan Bay, Mactan Island . ••

The building of Mactan Shrine As a commemoration to the Battle of Mactan in 1521 between the Spanish and the Visayan (central Philippines) native people the Shrine was built.

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KADAUGAN SA MACTAN The festival of Kadaugan sa Mactan isknown to be celebrated in Cebu, Philippines in the month of AprilThe 3 ships of Magellan are represented bythe bancas or canoes and they are made tolead a river procession up to the beach. This act is followed by the re-enactment of the planting of the Magellan’s Cross leading to the final act of Lapu-Lapu’s victory.Kadaugan sa Mactan literally implies about the ‘Victory of Mactan’. It was also called Bahugbahug sa Mactan or ‘Melee atMactan’ when it was initially staged in 1981.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. This festival is mostly celebrated on the 27th of April with much grandeur andpageantry. This festival grants the Cebuano people a good opportunity to re-visit the days of Mactan Battle between Magellan and Lapu-Lapu and also to celebrate their history and events. Being in Cebu you shouldn’t miss out on avisit to this grand celebration in order to get a clear idea about Cebuano history and culture.

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Jeepney Route From Cebu City to Parkmall Terminal ( Mandaue City) of the jeepneys take a route going to Punta Engaño . Fare: Cebu City toMandaue City- Php 10.00 Mandaue City to Punta Engaño- Php 15.00Duration: maximum of 3 hours

Ferry RouteTook a ferry from Cebu City pier 3 toMactan.Fare: A normal ferry ticket is priced atPhp12. Php10 for students and seniorcitizens. Php7 for children.Duration: 30 minutesThen, reaching Mactan muelle portwhich is at the back of Virgen de laRegla Church. Take a ride going toPunta EngañoFare: Php 10.00Duration: 15- 30 minutes

AccomodationA: Shangri-la Mactan ResortAddress: Punta Engaño Road, Lapu-Lapu, 6015 CebuPhone:(032) 231 0288D: Hilton ResortAddress: Punta Engaño Road, Lapu-Lapu City, 6015Phone:(032) 492 7704G: Vista mar Beach ResidentialDap-Dap,Mactan,Lapu Lapu City,Cebu6015,Metro Cebu(032) 236 0194

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