Thursday, 18 November, 2010

446 Anniversary of the Mexico Philippines Expedition



Monument dedicated to the 400 anniversary of the expedition Mexico-Philippines at the Malecon in Barra de Navidad, Jalisco México.
November 21st. is the anniversary of the Expedition that sailed from Barra de Navidad, Jalisco México in 1564 to The Philippines.


There will be an official ceremony to commemorate the 446 anniversary of the expedition at  the  Malecon of Barra de Navidad at 8:00 pm. organized by the Municipality of Cihuatlan and the Barra de Navidad Municipality Delegation.


The Movie "Urdaneta Secret" will be shown in the Main Plaza at 9:00 pm in Spanish and at 10:00 pm in English. There will also be a Kermesse at the Main Plaza with Jarritos and Mexican Food "Antojitos" to collect funds for the Ambulance.


More Interesting Information about the Route Mexico - Philippines:
Andrés de Urdaneta 500: website
Artículo de Exploramex: El Galeón de Manila (La Nao de China) y la China Poblana
HabagCentral: Plaza Mexico: A Little Forgotten Spot in Intramuros Manila Philippines
Momentos en la Historia de México: El Descubrimiento de Las Filipinas









Fraternidad Iberoamericana y Filipina 1564-1964



4 comments:

Berniemack Arellano said...

Wow! Still well maintained.

TenekTech said...

Yes. The monument has been well kept trough all these years and it is located in the malecon, so, it is a tourist icon.

elviracespinoza said...

Great site!

Where I can get a copy of the movie ((Urdaneta Secret)?

Thank you very much!

Elvira Espinoza.

TenekTech said...

Thanks Elvira! About where to get the copy please send me an email.