In anticipation of the 500th anniversary of the arrival of Magellan and Christianity in the Philippines and the Victory at Mactan, Gabii sa Kabilin will hold a webinar on February 26, entitled, “Tracing the Magellanic Expedition Part 2: From the Philippines to the Moluccas” with Dr. Jose Eleazar R. Bersales.
The webinar, which will be streamed on GSK’s Facebook page, will discuss the Magellanic crew’s arrival in the Philippines, and the notable events that happened shortly after including the First Mass, the First Baptism and the Battle of Mactan. It will also tackle how the Spaniards managed to escape Cebu, and how they found Moluccas (Spice Islands).
Gabii sa Kabilin’s webinar entitled “Tracing the Magellanic Expedition Part 2: From the Philippines to the Moluccas” with Dr. Jose Eleazar R. Bersales. | Contributed Photo
This webinar follows the first GSK online activity last June where Dr. Bersales discussed Magellan’s voyage from Spain to the Philippines, including the expedition’s discoveries and the challenges they faced during their two-year journey before arriving to these islands.
Dr. Bersales is an archaeologist, historian, professor and writer. He is also the director of the University of San Carlos Museum and the provincial consultant on Museum Affairs.
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The webinar will also be streamed on Gabii sa Kabilin’s YouTube channel and the National Quincentennial Committee’s Facebook page. It will be hosted by RAFI The Kabilin Center.
Those who wish to participate may register at https://forms.gle/b9V6f8RmshL3A5r66. An e-certificate will be given to participants who will answer both the registration and evaluation form provided before and after the event, respectively.
Initiated in 2007 by RAFI, Gabii sa Kabilin aims to help preserve local culture and heritage by encouraging Cebuanos to visit museums. It launched its online activities last year at the onset of the pandemic to help make Cebuano culture and heritage more accessible to the public.
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