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    The Art of the Walled City in Manila: Spanish Colonial Architecture in Intramuros and Its

    Influence on the Philippines


    By Mira Pasagui

    One of the best examples of art that was influenced by other countries in the Philippines
    is the Spanish colonial architecture in the Walled City in Manila, Intramuros. According to
    Bizkaia Talent, “It was built on the south bank of the Pasig River around 1571 during Spanish
    colonization under a Spaniard named Miguel Lopez de Legazpi, known as the Key Sailor in the
    Philippines, an admiral and governor of the 16th century, and the first governor of the Captaincy
    General of the Philippines.”

    The colonization in the Philippines altered the form of arts and identity of Filipinos by
    introducing the colonizer’s culture and incorporating aspects of Filipino culture into it. For
    instance, Philippine architecture, such as "Bahay na Bato" or "Casa Filipino," is an updated
    version of the traditional Bahay kubo commonly found in the streets of Intramuros. This
    architectural style is a hybrid of Austronesian, Japanese, Chinese, and Spanish influences.
    Notably, its components are often named using Spanish words, such as “comedor” for dining
    room and “bañera” for bathtub.

    According to Arguson (2021), “the Bahay na Bato, a Filipino structure developed during
    the Spanish colonial era, adapted from the local Bahay Kubo, evidenced by its skeletal structure
    resembling a house on stilts. This adaptation signifies a step forward in reclaiming our
    independent existence as a people with a rich culture, tradition, and heritage predating
    colonization.”

    She added that “Despite exhibiting foreign influences, particularly inspired by a blend of
    cultures including Spanish architecture, the Bahay na Bato is still identified as a Filipino
    structure developed during the Spanish colonial era. The new Filipino nation that emerged after
    three centuries of Spanish rule is not immune from outside influences. But foreign influences
    should not eclipse what is native.”
    Filipinos were able to preserve their own culture despite the colonization and influences
    of other countries, such as the Spanish colonization. For instance, the "Bahay na Bato," which
    originated from the Bahay Kubo, which was around 1573, still exists, and in fact, our tourism is
    making a profit out of it by making it a tourist spot. If Filipinos in the past were able to preserve
    our culture, I am certain that we can still practice it in the modern era.

    As Filipinos, we can help preserve our culture by using and remembering it. We can take
    advantage of the use of social media to raise awareness about our culture. It is also important to
    love our own country and promote a sense of cultural pride instead of neglecting it. By doing
    this, not only do we build a sense of national identity, but we also fight our colonial mindset by
    reviving our culture from the past and passing it on to future generations for the Filipino legacy.

    References:

    Intramuros, The Walled City in the Philippines. (2022, March 5).


    https://travelthruhistory.com/intramuros-the-walled-city-in-the-philippines/
    Audiger, S. (2021). Manila Intramuros - The Walled City In Manila - Go Guides. Hotels.com.
    https://ph.hotels.com/go/philippines/manila-intramuros

    ‌Miguel Lopez de Legazpi “Key sailor in the Philippines.” (n.d.). Bizkaia Talent. Retrieved May
    11, 2024, from
    https://www.bizkaiatalent.eus/en/pais-vasco-te-espera/algunos-vascos-a-traves-de-la-historia/mig
    uel-lopez-legazpi-filipinas/#:~:text=Miguel%20Lopez%20de%20Legazpi%20(Zum%C3%A1rra
    ga

    Bahay na bato. (2024, April 1). Wikipedia.


    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bahay_na_bato#:~:text=The%20style%20is%20a%20hybrid

    Tahanang Bayan: The Bahay na Bato as Filipino | Intramuros Administration. (n.d.).


    https://intramuros.gov.ph/2021/08/31/tahanang-bayan-the-bahay-na-bato-as-filipino/

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