Diorama of the Battle of Mactan
When we search on Google, there are many topics about the Battle of Mactan (Batalla de Mactan) that are often in the list of frequently asked questions. Much of the details about this event can be found in the historical overview of this project and the special article written by Dr. Danilo Madrid Gerona for the Foundation.
The creative process of the Battle of Mactan involves many different aspects—historical basis, talents, scheduling, modern technology and artistry. On this page, we describe the basic steps in this creation, our schedule of completion and the output at each stage of the production. Progress is updated monthly until our final launch on March 27, 2021.
As we go in earnest to build this diorama of the Battle of Mactan, planning and recruiting qualified artists and designers for the project became the priority. Then acquiring the right type of equipment to do the job—from better 3D printers, more computers, better paints and brushes, and materials. Finally assembling the Team to learn first the historical basis, the targets to completion, timetables and understanding the complexity of the task ahead.
Music was so important in the culture of the natives of the diverse islands that eventually became the Republic of the Philippines we know today. However, there are no records about what music was like in the Visayan Islands 500 years ago. We can make educated guesses based on musical instruments we know were used long before Magellan arrived.
Poetry has a special part in the literary collection and publication of Sulu Garden Foundation because, we believe that poetry has powerful energy excavated from the deepest emotions of the poets. It has the ability to influence society, widens our perspectives, and a great way to turn deep thoughts into passionate lines. Thus, we are elated to share some poems contributed by our friends.
Before, during and after the launching of the diorama of the Battle of Mactan, Sulu Garden Foundation is organizing a series of art exhibitions, poetry and musical events that highlight this major event. An international exhibition is planned in cooperation with Kuntsverein Miagao (Art Club Miag-ao) featuring paintings, art installations, poetry and native music in celebration of this once in a lifetime event.
Meet the team behind the making of the Diorama of the Battle of Mactan.
Meet the volunteers who helped us during the creating process of the Diorama of the Battle of Mactan.