Saturday, April 12, 2014

Assumption-Iloilo Museum: Showing Assumption in the Ebb and Flow of Time - At Assumption Iloilo, August 11, 2010

This school year, I teach 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. Unfortunately, there aren't a lot of 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. 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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