Philippine North Trail - Luna's Residence

 April 18-21, 2019 

Mabuhay! 

This is a photo and video journal of our travel to the historic city of Ilocos Norte featuring our visit to the house of Juan Luna, an international painter & his brother General Antonio Luna, a national hero.

Getting There

From our travel destination no 4, the Ferdinand Marcos Sr. Museum in Batac, Ilocos Norte, we headed back to Badoc, Ilocos Norte where the house, now a museum of the Luna brothers is situated. The contributions of the Luna brothers to Philippine culture & history are really remarkable.

Our travel map itinerary trail.

Roaming Around the Municipality of Badoc, Ilocos Sur

You can now see modern establishments in this historic town

The street corner leading to the museum

Antonio Luna
October 29, 1866 to June 5, 1899
Filipino Hero & Martyr

Juan Luna
October 24, 1857 to December 7, 1899
Great International Filipino Painter

The Luna brother's life-size bronze monument at the street crossroad in Badoc, Ilocos Norte

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Crusaders of the Divine Church of Christ Badoc

Before we enter Luna's museum, I noticed these Roman Catholic devotees preparing for a street procession of their religious icon. Street procession for religious purposes is very common in rural areas.

Devotees starting to line up for the procession.

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Juan & Antonio Luna's Shrine

Juan Luna de San Pedro y Novicio Ancheta 

(Spanish: [ˈxwan ˈluna], Tagalog: [hwɐn ˈluna]; October 23, 1857 – December 7, 1899) was a Filipino painter, sculptor and a political activist of the Philippine Revolution during the late 19th century. He became one of the first recognized Philippine artists.

His winning the gold medal in the 1884 Madrid Exposition of Fine Arts, along with the silver win of fellow Filipino painter Félix Resurrección Hidalgo, prompted a celebration which was a major highlight in the memoirs of members of the Propaganda Movement, with the fellow Ilustrados toasting to the two painters' good health and to the brotherhood between Spain and the Philippines.

Regarded for work done in the manner of European academies of his time, Luna painted literary and historical scenes, some with an underscore of political commentary. His allegorical works were inspired with classical balance, and often showed figures in theatrical poses.

(Excerpt from wikipedia :https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Juan_Luna )

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The museum is already closed when we arrive around 5 pm.

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Antonio Narciso Luna de San Pedro y Novicio Ancheta 

(Spanish: [anˈtonjo ˈluna]; October 29, 1866 – June 5, 1899) was a Filipino army general who fought in the Philippine–American War before his assassination in 1899.

Regarded as one of the fiercest generals of his time, he succeeded Artemio Ricarte as the Commanding General of the Philippine Army. He sought to apply his background in military science to the fledgling army. A sharpshooter himself, he organized professional guerrilla soldiers later named the "Luna Sharpshooters" and the "Black Guard" with Senyor Michael Joaquin. His three-tier defense, now known as the Luna Defense Line, gave the American troops a difficult endeavor during their campaign in the provinces north of Manila. This defense line culminated in the creation of a military stronghold in the Cordillera.

Despite his commitment to discipline the army and serve the Republic which attracted the admiration of people, his temper and fiery out lashes caused some to abhor him, including people from Aguinaldo's Cabinet. Nevertheless, Luna's efforts were not without recognition during his time, for he was awarded the Philippine Republic Medal in 1899. He was also a member of the Malolos Congress. Besides his military studies, Luna also studied pharmacology, literature and chemistry.

(Excerpt from Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Antonio_Luna )

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Souvenir Pictures

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