Presenting a singular chronicle of the history of the people inhabiting the Philippine islands is the Museum of the Filipino People, a must-visit locale on your cultural itinerary in the city. Discover diverse influences that have altered the Philippine landscape when you make your stay at any of the centrally located luxury apartments Manila has to offer its tourist visitors. The Somerset Millennium Makati offers visitors quality serviced apartments Manila that is situated in the midst of the vibrant Makati area, which boasts world-class entertainment and intriguing cultural attractions sure to lure the curious traveller. While you are here, visit the Museum of the Filipino people which will take you through the various chapters that informed the country’s multi-cultural history. Witness the splendid wreak of the San Diego, a Spanish Battleship that sun off the coast of Manila Bay in 1600, taking with a plethora of artefacts in the form of coins, pottery, ceramics, jewelry, armaments, impressive cannons and other objects now proudly on display at the museum. Catch a glimpse of the extensive maritime history that ensued prior to the arrival of the Spanish, with insight into the merchant trading vessels that arrived in the area bringing commerce and trade from China, Thailand and Vietnam. You’ll get to see the remnants of a late 11th century Chinese junk, a 15thcentury wreak exhibiting Thai and Vietnamese influences, amidst other fascinating wrecks at the gallery. Continue your tour with a glimpse into the country’s “origin story” that focuses on the country’s four pre-Philippine eras: the Paleolithic, Neolithic, Metal, and Ceramic Ages. The Kaban ng Lahi section focuses on the fascinating practices of ancient burials, and features an array of impressive burial jars that date back to 500 BC. The Kinahinatan section (the ethnography area) conducts a comprehensive study on the rich diversity that informs the Philippine ethnic landscape, and focuses on the specifics peoples and individuals that have contributed to making the country the exquisite melting pot of experiences that it is today.
Angela Fernando is an impassioned travel writer who composes pieces under the pen name Sumaira Narayan. She loves writing about new and exciting places around the world and intends to visit them all someday.