Quiapo lulutang – lutang 

Report Authors: Aditya Nugraha, Petra Christian University, Indonesia Bryan Lee Celeste, St. Columban College Pagadian City, Demberge Caballes, South Western College, Zamboanga Michelle Gadja and Christian Manaloto, Miriam College, QC. Ulysses Aparece  University of Cebu, Website: http://people.audrn.net/group/mgabatangquiapo

Overview:1. Geography2. Culture3. Tradition4. The Paradoxes of Quiapo5. Conclusion & Recommendations

Objectives: As Researchers to discover local knowledge in Quiapo, our group aimed to:

1. show the geography of Quiapo2. identify the culture that abounds in Quiapo3. identify, analyze and criticize the values,traditions and connections among differingperspectives of locals and diasporas inQuiapo4. preserve the innate features of Quiapo 5. promote the good qualities and turn theweaknesses to opportunities for growth ofQuiapo

San Sebastian Church

Paterno House

Golden Mosque

Bahay Nakpil

Minor Basillica of the Black Nazarene

Manila Golden Mosque and Cultural Center

Pilgrimage

Methodology

QualitativeImmersionParticipatory ResearchInterview with key Informants1.Dr. Teresita B. Obusan, PhD2.Vendors3.Lay Coordinators from Quiapo Church

 

Findings/Results/Learning

“Quiapo is Mystic or Mistake”

Quiapo is not Quiapo if not because of religion.

Quiapo is the HEART of OUR faith.

“Quiapo is Mystic or Mistake”

Quiapo is not Quiapo if not because

of religion.

Quiapo is not Quiapo if not because of religion.

Ablution Area

Quiapo is the HEART of OUR faith.

Preserve the Historical houses, Churches and Traditions by inclusion of Quiapo as a basis for religion, sociology,

mythology and humanities.  

Promote awareness in the community

Insights and Reflection

“Quiapo has it’s BEST and WORSTS.” One of the things that we have to preserve is the richness of culture, traditions & values. The challenge is to embrace the weaknesses of Quiapo and create these to opportunities and bring about social responsibility and justice.

Thank you!

Report Authors: Christian, Ulysses, Bryan, Dem, Aditya,and MichellePicture 1 from left to right: Sis. Ester, Sis. Cora, Michelle, Aditya, Ulysses, Bryan, & Dem Picture 2: same from the 1st picture, except Christian (sitting down)