Asia Getaways

Magellan's Cross Cebu City, Philippines

2011-02-10T02:55:00.000-08:00

Magellan's Cross, located in Magellanes Street, is Cebu's most important historical landmark and an important shrine.

In 1521 the Portuguese navigator, Ferdinand Magellan, erected the original large wooden cross at this location where Cebu's Rajah Humaton, his wife Juana, and 800 followers were baptised on April 14, 1521 and the first Catholic mass in Cebu (in fact, the first Catholic mass in the Philippines) was celebrated.

The original cross gradually deteriorated as over the years the faithful took little pieces of the cross as mementos. In 1845 another cross was placed at the spot. The new cross was made of tindalo wood and inside a hollow inside splinters of the original Magellan's Cross were preserved.

Today a tiled pavillion shelters the cross and a ceiling mural depicts the scene of the first mass and commemorates the conversion of the first Filipinos to Christianity.

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MJ loves Singapore!

2008-04-04T19:36:00.000-07:00

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Singapore: Sentosa!

2008-04-04T19:14:00.000-07:00

A slice of paradise right in our doorstep, Sentosa offers a kaleidoscope of attractions and activities. Once you step afoot the island, be mesmerized by the breathtaking beauty of the lush greenery peppered with exciting attractions that will certainly blow you away! It’s a themed attraction, tropical resort, nature park and heritage centre all rolled into one!

Here's my first Sentosa Adventure. Enjoy!

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Singapore: Songs of the Sea

2008-04-04T19:09:00.000-07:00

Get ready to fall under the spell of a new nightly extravaganza set in the sea. Songs of the Sea brings you a mesmerizing show with a live cast and dramatic effects pyrotechnics, water jets, brilliant lasers, special computer imaging, bursts of fire, captivating music and stunning flame bursts. It's a one-of-a-kind entertainment that's not to be missed. Songs of the Sea is a rain or shine event.

Singapore: Chinggay Parade '07

2008-04-04T18:42:00.000-07:00

Singapore's Annual street parade, showcasing local and foreign cultural performing groups.