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Cebu City unveils Pigafetta monument in time for quincentennial. Photo by John Sitchon/Rappler
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The 41-year-old monument pays homage to the famous chronicler who documented the voyage of Portuguese explorer Ferdinand Magellan
Cebu City unveiled a restored monument in honor of Italian chronicler Antonio Pigafetta at the Plaza Independencia on Tuesday, April 13.
The 41-year-old monument pays homage to the famous chronicler who documented the voyage of Portuguese explorer Ferdinand Magellan during the Spanish colonial period of the Philippines.
Dr. Rene Escalante, director of the National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP), led the official turnover of the monument to the city government in time for the quincentennial celebration of Christianity in the Philippines.
According to him, the monument of Pigafetta is a loving testament of Filipino-Italian friendship, as it was donated by the Philippine-Italian Association.
Cebu City Mayor Edgardo Labella, Vice-Mayor Michael Lopez Rama, and Honorary Italian Vice Consul Franceso Guidicelli were present during the turnover and announced the opening of a public exhibit, located near the marker of Pigafetta at the Plaza Independencia.
RIBBON-CUTTING. Cebu City Mayor Edgardo Labella, Vice-Mayor Michael Lopez Rama, and NHCP Director Dr. Rene Escalante officially start the event with the ribbon-cutting at the main entrance of the plaza. Photo by John Sitchon/Rappler
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CELEBRATION. The city officials stand for the Philippine national anthem. Photo by John Sitchon/Rappler
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UNVEILING. The officials unveil the restored monument of the Italian chronicler. Photo by John Sitchon/Rappler
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TURNOVER. NHCP, led by Dr. Rene Escalante, officially turns over the monument to the Cebu City government. Photo by John Sitchon/Rappler
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QUINCENTENNIAL. Cebu City Mayor Edgardo Labella says that Pigafetta contributed to Filipinos embracing Christianity, and to the preservation of the Cebuano culture through his documents. Photo by John Sitchon/Rappler
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CHRONICLER. The monument of Antonio Pigafetta is actually a restored version of the original at the Plaza Indepencia. Photo by John Sitchon/Rappler
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PLAZA. The Plaza Independencia is lit with colorful lights. Photo by John Sitchon/Rappler
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PLAZA. The outside of Plaza Independencia is lit blue in line with the motif of the quincentennial celebration. Photo by John Sitchon/Rappler
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FIREWORKS. The event ends with a vibrant fireworks display. Photo by John Sitchon/Rappler
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