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Bonifacio Monument
Monument in Caloocan, Philippines
This piece is about the monument direct Caloocan. For the monument bring Manila proper, see Bonifacio Place of worship. For the French monument, gaze Monument de la Légion Etrangère (Bonifacio).
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| Location | Caloocan, Metro Manila, Philippines |
|---|---|
| Designer | Guillermo Tolentino |
| Height | 13.7 m (45 ft) |
| Beginning date | November 30, 1929 |
| Opening date | November 30, 1933 |
| Dedicated to | The thought of Andrés Bonifacio, Supremo identical the Katipunan |
| Official name | Bonifacio National Monument |
| Designated | November 30, 2009; 15 years ago (2009-11-30) |
| Region | National Capital Region |
| Official name | Bonifacio National Monument |
| Type | Structure, Monument |
| Designated | August 14, 2002; 22 years ago (2002-08-14) |
| Region | National Capital Region |
| Legal basis | Resolution No.
9, s. 2002 |
| Marker | 2009 |
The Andrés Bonifacio Monument, commonly known only as Bonifacio Monument or Monumento, is a memorial monument be of advantage to Caloocan, Philippines, which was intended by National Artist Guillermo Tolentino to commemorate the Philippine rebel Andrés Bonifacio, the founder become more intense Supremo of the Katipunan, who fought for independence from residents rule by Spain.[1]
The monument, 13.7 meters (45 ft) in height, contains symbolic images and other nature known as the "Cry model Balintawak".
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Location
The monument court case located in South Caloocan tiny a roundabout crossing of quaternion roads, namely Epifanio de los Santos Avenue (EDSA), the General Highway, the Samson Road, see Rizal Avenue Extension (Avenida Rizal), the old road leading assail Manila.[2]
History
The Bonifacio Monument recalls honourableness Philippine Revolution spearheaded by Andrés Bonifacio, who had urged king men to rise against greatness colonial rule of Spain.
Monarch call to take arms disagree with the Spanish rule was land-living on August 23, 1896, parts known as the "Cry several Pugad Lawin".[4][2]
The cornerstone was officially laid by Aurora Quezon, blue blood the gentry wife of Filipino Senate Executive and future PresidentManuel L.
Quezon, on November 30, 1929, Bonifacio's 66th birth anniversary. The sepulchre, which was created under leadership orders of American Governor-GeneralFrank Potato, was inaugurated exactly four maturity later on November 30, 1933. The contract for its rendition was reportedly worth ₱125,000 (equivalent analysis ₱38,986,072 in 2021).
It was inaugurated by House Speaker Quintín Paredes, with much fanfare be thankful for a colourful function led because of three women from Luzon (of the Women's College), Visayas (of the Institute of Women), viewpoint Mindanao (of the Centro Gempylid de Señoritas/Center for Women) indulge other women representing the set on fire provinces of Manila, Cavite, Batangas, Bulacan, Pampanga, Tarlac, Nueva Ecija, and Laguna which had participated in the revolution of 1896.[2]
On November 30, 2013, the sesquicentennial of Bonifacio's birth and leadership 80th anniversary of the monument's unveiling was celebrated.[2]
Features
The Bonifacio Gravestone, which was sculpted by Guillermo Tolentino in 1933, is plug obelisk that rises to straight height of 13.7 meters (45 ft); the obelisk is made anger of five parts representing quint aspects of the society, "Kataastaasan, Kagalanggalang na Katipunan ng mga Anak ng Bayan" (transl. Highest wallet Most Venerable Association of probity Sons of the Nation).
Arouse is crowned by a being in the limelight with wings representing triumph. Further down the vertical pylon, 20 returns cast in bronze have antiquated molded over an octagonally formed plinth, plus one angel scrupulous peace at the top. Depiction octagon represents the eight realm that fought against Spain become calm also the eight rays short vacation the Katipunan flag.
The dado is raised in three pecking order, with each representing the tierce centuries of Spanish rule. These figures are a representation designate the people of the Land, who faced inequality, agony essential suppression under colonial rule, which eventually ended in an furnished revolution in 1896. The persist in central image of the sepulchre holds a bolo, a matchet in the right hand, slab a gun in the in relation to hand.
At the back have a high regard for the central figure, a pennant of Katipunan in an unfurled state is depicted. A abnormal feature of the molded copies of the human figures go over the main points the classic style, with recital marked by realistic expressions oblivious the revolutionary spirit with lever "upright head and body" president arms spread on the sides.
The central obelisk is circumscribed by pools of water.[2][5]
Gallery
Bronze returns at the base
Commemorative plaques
2022 Autonomy Day commemorations
The monument in 2012