THE BATTLE OF MACTAN 2023 I KADAUGAN SA MACTAN

LAPU-LAPU CITY CEBU PHILIPPINES
KADAUGAN SA MACTAN
THE BATTLE IN MACTAN 2023

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Christina Garcia Frasco
Secretary of Tourism

Mactan Shrine, also known as Liberty Shrine, is a memorial park on the island of Mactan in Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu, Philippines

Mactan Island is a very historic island in Cebu Province. The 'Kadaugan sa Mactan' is a celebration commemorating the victory of Lapu Lapu, the island's king, against Ferdinand Magellan.

Every April 27th, a festival is held in honour of Lapu-Lapu's victory.

Mactan Island is an ideal destination for those looking for a unique holiday experience that combines cultural exploration with outdoor adventure.

502nd Kadaugan sa Mactan | April 27, 2023 at Liberty Shrine
Theme: "Honoring the bravery and triumphs over adversity."

Kadaugan sa Mactan (or the Victory in Mactan) is a celebration reenacting the victory of Mactan people (Oponganons) during the famous “Battle of Mactan” in the 16th century.

The bloody Battle of Mactan took place in April 27, 1521 when the iron-clad soldiers of Ferdinand Magellan reach the shores of the island but was fiercely confronted by Chief Lapu-Lapu and his fighters.

During the confrontation, the Portuguese explorer lost the battle and met his fate together with most of his soldiers. Most historians have agreed that the event actually took place and there is no doubt that it happened.

Since in 1981, this re-enactment of the event is being performed annually on the same day – April 27 – as recorded in history books. Actors (and actress) play the main roles of Lapu Lapu and Reyna Bulakna, the wife of the chieftain and Ferdinand Magellan.

This major attraction among local and foreign spectators is being organized by the local government of Mactan Island. The re-enaction of the event is the main event of this celebration which is played by famous local actors or other personalities.

The organizers does not only use this celebration to boost the place for tourism but also encourage the locals to rethink about the message of victory and the challenges of time, especially in terms of facing issues of livelihood and leadership in the area and the country as a whole.