Sunday, May 18, 2014

Assumption Iloilo Museum: Showing Assumption in the Ebb and Flow of Time --- Assumption Iloilo, Iloilo City, Philippines, August 2010

Last school year, 2013-2014, I taught World History in Year III. I don't know but I just love history. That's why if chance permits, I visit museums. I'm fascinated with how museum collections give us insights into people's lives, tastes, and environments. Unfotunately, there aren't many museums in Iloilo City.  Probably, Ilonggos have not yet reached that level where they really appreciate 'the good and the beautiful' in their history. Ilonggos are most interested in bread-and-butter issues. Well, for most of us, survival is the name of the game.
Good thing I work in Assumption Iloilo. The school has a beautiful museum which is located on the second floor of the main building. It houses evidences of the long history and fine tradition of Assumption Iloilo.
On August 15, 2010, as part of the 'Centennial Celebration' of Assumption Iloilo, the school administration opened the museum to public view. It was a well-organized museum tour which highlighted the impact of Assumption presence in Iloilo and the whole of Western Visayas. Seeing Assumption 'old girls' and 'old boys', Assumption nuns, Assumption students and their families, and Assumption teachers meeting and discussing thoughts and opinions and sharing memories was a sight to behold.

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