By: Henry Datay
Aside from being agricultural and
fishing town, Municipality of Abucay is also a home of numerous historic and
significant vestiges of the Spanish, Japanese and American Colonial Era. One of
these so called substantial occurrences includes the existence of the “Prince
of the Filipino Printers”, Tomas Pinpin, a person flagged by a prestigious
place called Limbagang Pinpin Museum and Heritage Resort, dedicated to preserving the history of
printing that contains hundreds of uncommon books printed from 16th 18th century.
Overview
Limbagang Pinpin
Museum and Heritage Resort is situated at Brgy. 2000, Abucay, Bataan. The place
showcases an antiquated museum, a vibrant swimming pool with Jacuzzi, and a
fine café which endows sumptuous meals. I’ve been in the place, so I would
personally say it will take you at least 8-15 minutes to reach the historic
haven if you are commuting/ driving from Balanga City, Bataan.
Brief History
According to historians, Tomás
Pinpin was born in Barrio Mabatang, Abucay, Bataan, between 1580 and 1585. The exact dates of birth and
death as well as his parentage are unknown because in 1646 Dutch looters raided
his home town of Abucay and burned the parish records. He is thought to have
first come into contact with the printing world around 1608 or 1609, learning
from the work of other Christian Chinese printers such as Juan de Vera, Pedro de
Vera, and Luis Beltran who had already printed several books for Spanish
missionaries. Pinpin is remembered for being the
first native Filipino to publish and print a book, "Librong Pagaaralan
nang mga Tagalog nang Uicang Castilla" in 1610, entirely written by
himself in the old Tagalog orthography.
(source: Wikipedia, Article about Tomas Pinpin)
Marked as the the “First Philippine Printing Museum dedicated to preserving the history of printing that contains hundreds of rare books printed from 16th C to 18th C”, Limbagang Pinpin Museum exhibits a number of artifacts and remnants that will surely give you the old world feels and chills. The edifice also offers an events place, where people can conduct seminars and celebrate parties, weddings, etc. With its vivacious private pool and an outdoor Jacuzzi, Casa Gutierrez it is surely a perfect place for relaxing and unwinding.
Limbagang Pinpin Café
With a wide range of food selections, Limbagang Pinpin Café is
definitely a place to let loose someone’s hunger. From starters such as nachos,
tacos, fries, Buffalo wings, chips, gambas, burgers and sandwiches, and pastas,
up to their rice meals which includes steak, kebab, paella, stroganoff, chicken and fish meals, and their very own Pinpin’s baby back ribs, everyone can enjoy and savor every bite of stuff at a very reasonable price. They also offer several alcoholic beverages, carbonated drinks, and fruit juices. When we went in the café, I ordered Pinpin’s baby back ribs and I would say it is something worth for anyone to break their diets. Don’t forget to order ample amount of extra rice!
Personal Comment
Limbagang Pinpin Museum and Heritage Resort is definitely a
perfect place for hanging out with friends, relatives, and love ones. The place
is extravagantly beautiful and picturesque that everything is almost
instagram-able, but above all, the place harbors several fragments of
historical pieces that make it a lot more sophisticated and special.
DISCLAIMER: NO COPYRIGHT INFRINGEMENT INTENDED. ALL PHOTOS BELONG TO THEIR RIGHTFUL OWNERS, AND ARE ONLY USED FOR VIEWING PURPOSES. PHOTO CREDITS TO LIMBAGANG PINPIN OFFICIAL FACEBOOK PAGE.
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