Exhibit of Spanish-era churches opens in Bohol

THE exhibit “Hidden Treasures: An exhibit of Spanish-era churches in the Philippines” was launched on Aug. 23 in  the municipal hall of Maribojoc, Bohol province.

It will stay in the town until Sept. 7.

Initiated by the Ortigas Foundation Inc. (OFI), its run in the provinces of Bohol and Cebu is hosted by the Ramon Aboitiz Foundation Inc. (RAFI), in partnership with the Archdiocese of Cebu.

The Bohol run is in partnership with the Our Lady of Assumption Parish in Dauis, the local government of Maribojoc and University of Bohol.

The traveling exhibit showcases more than 50 heritage churches from all over the country built during the Spanish period.

Among those present during the launching were Maribojoc Mayor Leoncio Evasco Jr., OFI administrative officer Beatriz Lalana and RAFI Culture and Heritage executive director Dr. Jocelyn Gerra.

“RAFI is quite pleased with the warm reception that the Boholonos gave to the traveling exhibit. We are definitely expecting more people to witness the exhibit here in Maribojoc,” she said.

Florencio Moreño II, curator of RAFI Casa Gorordo Museum, who oversaw the mounting of the exhibit, said the exhibit will go next to  Maasin City in Southern Leyte.

“Through the traveling exhibit, we have brought to attention the cultural value of our churches to as many people as possible,” he added.

For more information about the traveling exhibit and other programs of RAFI Culture and Heritage, call Florencio Moreño II at 4187234 local 703.