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Art Capital Of The Philippines

July 7, 2019 in Philippines, Rizal, Travel
Angono Rizal

Last November, I went to Rizal for the CALABARZON heritage caravan organized by the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) and Philippine Information Agency (PIA). I know this post is way behind schedule, but I still wanted to share my experience here. I got to experience the Higantes Festival for the first time, and I witnessed the works of our national artists in Angono, which is why this town was referred to as the art capital of the Philippines. Despite its small geography and population, it is the only town that has produced and home to two National Artists, namely Carlos ‘Botong’ Francisco for Painting and Prof. Lucio San Pedro for music.

According to our tour guide, Angono boasts of more than 500 painters alone, excluding other artists such as musicians, writers, video and film editors, theater people, craftsmen, and church-based heritage and cultural workers.
Angono Rizal
Angono Rizal
We went to the museum of our National Artist, Botong Francisco, where you can find his memorabilia, paintings, and other works of art.
Angono Rizal
Angono Rizal
You cannot visit Angono without getting a good look at the street art. They are everywhere from every corner of the street. The gates and walls are all artistic and Instagram worthy!
Angono Rizal
Angono Rizal

I recommend going here around November to witness the Higantes Festival Parade. It was fun seeing these giants on the street!

Angono Rizal
Angono Rizal
Another must-visit place here is the Blanco Museum, which is my favorite! The museum accommodates an anthology of paintings by Jose Blanco, his wife, Loring, and their seven children who are artists in their own rights. (Read more about Blanco Museum here)
Art Capital of The Philippines
This is the St. Clement Church, the historic 445-year-old Church that still stands along the art street of Angono.
Angono Rizal
The town traces its artistic roots to Angono Petroglyphs in Binangonan, the oldest rock art in the Philippines. In the cave, you will see the different carvings of the tribes settling in this cavern. It is said to be the oldest, known art carvings found in caves in the Philippines.
Angono Rizal
Angono is a bit underrated compared to other towns. But if you’re into folk art, it can be an exciting destination for those people who live in the metro. It’s easy enough to get here by public or private transportation. If you’re up for a food trip, there are also restaurants like Balaw-Balaw, which has an art gallery, and Inang Bina’s Cafe and Restaurant. Both of these food places serve good food!
Where to stay in Rizal?
 
Thunderbird Resort and Casinos

 

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  1. Christopher Mitchell says

    July 10, 2019 at 10:34 am

    I can certainly always use another excuse to come back to the Phillipines. A beautiful country and even more wonderful people!

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  2. Iza says

    July 10, 2019 at 8:05 pm

    Im from Rizal and I didn't know Rizal is the art capital of PH 🙂 Thanks for this

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  3. Lala says

    July 10, 2019 at 10:56 pm

    I really love art a lot, and I hope to visit more art museum when I have the chance to visit other countries!

    Reply
  4. Quin says

    July 13, 2019 at 7:03 am

    Another list on my bucket list. I can't wait to go back to the Philippines soon. 🙂

    Reply
  5. Nelly|explorewithnelly says

    July 15, 2019 at 4:14 pm

    I love art and I visit art museums, will check it out for sure

    Reply

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