Paoay Bell Tower (Churches of Ilokos collection)

Artwork photographed by Public Diplomacy Section of WDC PE

Artwork by:	Atong Valenciano
Dimensions:	40.0 cm x 28.0 cm
Medium:	Etching
Year:	Unknown
Location:	Washington DC PE
Filed Under:	Sinag sa Sining

Description
The Church of Paoay is a Parish founded by Augustinian Missionaries in 1593. Cornerstone of Church Laid, 1704; Of Tower 1793. Inauguration Ceremonies, 28 February 1896. Church damaged by earthquakes 1706 and 1927. Tower used as an observation post by Katipuneros during the revolution and by the Guerilleros during the Japanese occupation. The past nourishes us; it is our rich legacy that will enable us to forge a future. The print collection of Ilocano Churches by Atong Valenciano gently reminds us of this even as it documents wondrous architectural achievements never again to be.
Written by: Churches of Ilokos collection by Atong Valenciano

Description

The Church of Paoay is a Parish founded by Augustinian Missionaries in 1593. Cornerstone of Church Laid, 1704; Of Tower 1793. Inauguration Ceremonies, 28 February 1896. Church damaged by earthquakes 1706 and 1927. Tower used as an observation post by Katipuneros during the revolution and by the Guerilleros during the Japanese occupation. The past nourishes us; it is our rich legacy that will enable us to forge a future. The print collection of Ilocano Churches by Atong Valenciano gently reminds us of this even as it documents wondrous architectural achievements never again to be.

Written by: Churches of Ilokos collection by Atong Valenciano

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