LIST: 5 ways to trace, celebrate Filipino Christmas roots in Cebu !-- --
That means Filipinos might not be celebrating Christmas as early as September. This year, the world marks the 500th anniversary of the first circumnavigation of the world done by Magellan.
Thus, this Christmas, why not travel south and trace the roots of Christianity and Filipino Christmas in Cebu, where Magellan and the Spaniards first landed to "discover"
Magellan's Cross (left) surrounded by a mural depicting Magellan's introduction of Christianity to the PhilippinesBasilica Menor del
Philstar.com/Jan Milo Severo Upon arriving in Cebu on
The cross is now located next to Basilica Menor del
Mactan Shrine
The Mactan Shrine's centerpiece is a giant statue of Lapu-Lapu, the first Filipino hero.Philstar.
com/Jan Milo Severo Located in
The Mactan Shrine's centerpiece is a giant statue of Lapu-Lapu, the first Filipino hero. The shrine also remembers Magellanas the one who introduced Christianity to the country.
Sirao Garden
For flower lovers, Sirao Garden is an Instagram-worthy photography spot as it was dubbed as the province's "little
com/Jan Milo Severo Cebu hospitality
The serviced residences boasts of modern amenities and warm Cebuano hospitality.Philstar.
com/Jan Milo Severo The first Citadines Apart'hotel in Cebu City offers travelers warm, personalized services as the serviced residences has been envisioned to combine home and hotel living. Built in collaboration with
, the recently recognized best developer in
Visitors flock Cebu's 'Taj Mahal.
'Philstar.com/Jan Milo Severo Dubbed as Cebu's
It is a shrine to the memories and treasures of
"I built this temple in
as a symbol of my undying love for and ceaseless devotion to
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