A Precursor to Globalisation: The Galleon Trade Between Manila and Acapulco (1564 - 1815)

2021 commemorates the 10th anniversary of the Pacific Alliance. Join us for a panel discussion featuring scholars and experts as they dived into the historical developments of the trade route between Manila and Acapulco, where Asian merchandise and luxurious goods were traded across the Pacific. Learn about how this contributed to greater economic links, deeper relationships, and opportunities between countries and regions in today’s globalised world.

Panellists:
Florina H. Capistrano-Baker – Project Consultant and Consulting Curator, Ayala Foundation, Inc.
Cuauhtemoc Villamar – Mexican Independent Researcher on the Pacific History
Clement Onn – Principal Curator (Asian Export Art & Peranakan), Asian Civilisations Museum
Raquel A.G. Reyes – The Science History Institute, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (in 2022)

Moderator:
Matthew Reeder – Assistant Professor of Humanities (History), Yale-NUS College