Bahay Tsinoy, Museum in Intramuros, Philippines
Bahay Tsinoy is a three-story building in Intramuros that houses exhibits about Chinese-Filipino relations and heritage. The galleries display dioramas, crafts, photographs, and documents that show different aspects of how these two cultures connect.
The building was established in 1999 based on Professor Chinben See's vision to preserve Chinese-Filipino heritage. Financial support from Dr. Angelo King made it possible to create this space for documenting the shared history between the two peoples.
The exhibits tell stories of Chinese immigrants and their descendants who maintained their identity while becoming part of Philippine society over generations. Visitors can see how these communities shaped local customs, trades, and daily life through the objects and displays shown here.
The museum is open on certain days and hours, with different admission rates for various visitor groups. Plan ahead to check the current opening times and allow enough time to explore all three floors of the building.
The collection includes Chinese ceramics from the 10th to 17th centuries that were dug up in the Philippines, showing how active trade between the two nations once was. These objects show that connections between China and the Philippines go back hundreds of years and were shaped by ocean commerce.
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