The world remembers April 27, 1521 as the date when the famous battle between Datu Lapu-Lapu and Ferdinand Magellan took place in the historic shores of Mactan. The day has since been acknowledged as one of the single brightest moments in Philippine history, having dramatized the Filipino's quest for freedom and independence from foreign rule.
Recognizing its significance as a national historical landmark, Republic Act No. 5695 provided for the establishment of a national shrine in the City of Lapu-Lapu, Province of Cebu to be known as the Liberty Shrine. Subsequently, the annual re-enactment of the famous event, now dubbed as Kadaugan sa Mactan has been prominently featured as the only international event in the Philippine Tourism Calendar. Since its first organized re-enactment in 1980, the Kadaugan sa Mactan has gradually waned in prominence as national historical commemoration. What started out as a grand re-enactment that people looked forward to had somewhat decreased in grandeur and magnitude over the years. In the place of what was once a proud celebration, the annual event has become more of a routine exercise that has obviously seen better days.
Moreover, while the Kadaugan sa Mactan is a noble endeavor that seeks to promote a historical significant event, there is an apparent need to improve its substance and form. For one, spectators have to comprehend the series of historical circumstances surrounding the celebration. In so doing, they will have a better appreciation of the dreams and aspirations that continue to shape their destiny today.
Recognizing its significance as a national historical landmark, Republic Act No. 5695 provided for the establishment of a national shrine in the City of Lapu-Lapu, Province of Cebu to be known as the Liberty Shrine. Subsequently, the annual re-enactment of the famous event, now dubbed as Kadaugan sa Mactan has been prominently featured as the only international event in the Philippine Tourism Calendar. Since its first organized re-enactment in 1980, the Kadaugan sa Mactan has gradually waned in prominence as national historical commemoration. What started out as a grand re-enactment that people looked forward to had somewhat decreased in grandeur and magnitude over the years. In the place of what was once a proud celebration, the annual event has become more of a routine exercise that has obviously seen better days.
Moreover, while the Kadaugan sa Mactan is a noble endeavor that seeks to promote a historical significant event, there is an apparent need to improve its substance and form. For one, spectators have to comprehend the series of historical circumstances surrounding the celebration. In so doing, they will have a better appreciation of the dreams and aspirations that continue to shape their destiny today.
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