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Museo de Catanduanes: a repository of island's secrets through history

11/20/2014

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Museo de Catanduanes is the very first museum in established by the tourism office of the province that houses the island's historical and cultural heritage. This attraction is located at the 2nd floor of Old Capitol Building in Barangay Sta. Elena, Virac. 
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Photo credit to Catanduanes, Islang Kayganda
For history buffs who are exploring Catanduanes, this spot must be included in your bucket-list as it is one of the best places to grasp many amazing facts about the history and culture of the island. 

Displayed in the museum are the photographs of important events in the province, native fashion and dresses, religious materials and ancient household articles of the Catandunganons.
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The museum serves also as an avenue for local artists and photographers to showcase their talents and creative skills  through various photo and art exhibits that are usually situated at the main lobby just before you enter the main museum. Their creations feature the best attractions of Catanduanes that help the flourish of the tourism industry of the island. 
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Photo exhibit entitled "Hudaw" showcasing the exterior (facade) and interior (altar) parts of old and contemporary houses, simbahan mayor (parish church), ermita (chapels) or cruz (chaplets) in Catanduanes.
Different kinds of old materials and memorabilia from the province's colorful past can also be spotted here. The museum also houses the fossils of a rare species called the Hamujong or Trumpet shells that were discovered in Virac by a Japanese anthropologist. 
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The official provincial seal used by the former Congressman of Catanduanes, Honorable Severiano de Leon.
How to get there: 

Ride a triclycle that travels to Barangay Sta Elena and alight at the Old Capitol Building. 
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Panoramic photo of Museo de Catanduanes.
Provincial Tourism Office 
2nd Floor Old Capitol Bldg. 
Sta. Elena Virac, Catanduanes 
09293998437 / 09179337690 
Email : tourism_catanduanes@yahoo.com 
Facebook Page : www.facebook.com/catanduanestourismpromotions 
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