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Bahay Tsinoy

Recognizing the Chinese Legacy

Kaisa-Angelo King Heritage Center
Anda, Cabildo Streets
Manila,
1002

Neighborhood: Intramuros

Phone: +63 2 526 6798
Fax: +63 2 527 6085
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Contact between China and the Philippines goes back several centuries (or millennia, according to some historians). By the 16th century, spurred by the flourishing Manila-Acapulco Galleon Trade, tens of thousands of Chinese immigrants had settled in Manila. This museum renders recognition to Chinese contributions to Philippine social, political and cultural life through mixed-media displays. Present-day Chinese-Filipinos call themselves Tsinoys, hence the name of the museum.

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Associated Events
Ceramics Collection at Bahay Tsinoy
Jan 1st, 2009 to Dec 31st, 2009

Ceramics the world over are a treasured thing and more so if they date back to more than 300 years. The Ceramics Collection at Bahay Tsinoy Museum gives a rare glimpse into the Chinese influence on arts and crafts of Philippines. Many such artifacts from the 10th and 17th centuries have been discovered and are a living testimony to the country's Chinese connection. The museum is closed on Mondays.



Rare Philippine Shell Collection at Bahay Tsinoy
Jan 1st, 2009 to Dec 31st, 2009

Many species of shells and mollusks the world over have become extinct due to environmental reasons and some of them are kept here at the Rare Philippine Shell Collection. This collection at Bahay Tsinoy displays permanently exhibits like Gloria Maris, Golden Cowrie and the Sundial. One of the rarest of mollusks, the Cypraea Valentine can also be found here. The Museum is closed on Mondays.



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quite interesting - so most famous locals are really chinese !
got stuck the whole day waiting for immigration to process my papers and wandered in here...
Reviewed by:Spoogis from on Jul 29 2007


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travel through time
It makes one proud of having Chinese lineage. The Chinese is really an enterprising race wherever an...
Reviewed by:A Yahoo! Contributor from on Jan 30 2007


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hay......
I hope you give More information about the history of bahay tsinoy. my experience there is nice but ...
Reviewed by:A Yahoo! Contributor from on Sep 28 2005



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