Symposium on Manila-Acapulco Galleon Trade

INVITATION FROM THE NATIONAL HISTORICAL INSTITUTE

Symposium on Manila-Acapulco Galleon Trade
in celebration of Dia del Galeon 2009
Tambunting Hall, National Museum
8:00AM-5:00PM October 13, 2009

Open to the public, no registration, with lunch and snacks.
Those interested to attend, please contact:

Ms. Carminda Arevalo
NHI Research, Publications and Heraldry Division
Tel no. 523-1037.

Program

08:00-08:45 OPENING CEREMONIES
National Anthem
Welcome Remarks: Hon. Corazon Alvina
Message: Hon. Ambeth Ocampo
Keynote Speech: Hon. Edgardo Angara

08:45-09:15 THE MANILA-ACAPULCO GALLEON TRADE IN PHILIPPINE HISTORY
Dr. Benito Legarda, (Board Member, National Historical Institute)

09:15-09:45 THE MANILA-ACAPULCO GALLEON TRADE: FORWARD ROUTE
Dr. Marya Svetlana Camacho, (University of Asia & Pacific)

09:45-10:15 THE MANILA-ACAPULCO GALLEON TRADE: RETURN ROUTE
Dr. Celestina Boncan, (National Historical Institute)

10:15-10:30 BREAK

10:30-11:00 CONSTRUCTION OF GALLEONS
Mr. Maharlika Cuevas, (National Museum)

11:00-11:30 IMPACT: INTRAMUROS AND THE CHINESE
Dr. Jose Victor Torres, (De La Salle University-Manila)

11:30-12:00 OPEN FORUM

12:00-01:30 LUNCH

01:30-02:00 IMPACT: FLORA AND CUISINE
Hon. Corazon Alvina, (National Museum)

02:00-02:30 IMPACT: FEASTS & RELIGIOUS STATUES (Antipolo and Quiapo)
Dr. Evelyn Miranda, (University of the Philippines Diliman)

02:30-02:45 BREAK

02:45-03:15 IMPACT: MUSIC OF THE GALLEONS
Ms. Alexandra Inigo-Chua, (University of Santo Tomas)

03:15-03:45 IMPACT: ASIA-AMERICA-EUROPE INTERRELATIONS
Dr. Estrellita Muhi, (Philippine Historical Association)

03:45-04:15 OPEN FORUM

04:15-04:30 CLOSING REMARKS