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Bohol Blood Compact

Next stop, Baclayon church and museum, also known as the Church of Our Lady of Immaculate Conception which is considered to be one of the oldest churches in the Philippines.  Right beside the church is a small museum which preserves the old religious relics and artifacts that were used dating back to 16^th century.

It was quite a challenge to get a good angle shot of this church…   While inside, taking pictures is allowed but with low light due to the closed doors and windows of the church.  Baclayon church still holds masses but very limited to just 3 or less mass schedule on Sundays.

Just a follow up note, church is strict with proper attire that they require visitors in very short shorts to wear “tapis” or a piece of fabric that can be wrapped around as a cover-up… yeah, that’s me in green tapis… hehehe.

Webby in "Tapis"

Baclayon ecclesiastical museum is just next to the church, admission fee is 25php.  Taking pictures is strictly NOT allowed; according to the tour guide they want to keep artifacts safe and not to be stolen. I guess this is one safety measure to prevent their previous stealing incidents.

The short museum trip was worthwhile; we were surprised to see the oldest church stuffs that you won’t see nowadays.  You can get eerie feelings with old statues around you but still be curious to get a look on every detail of it.  Personally, I enjoyed my visit because I really love to be in old houses/structures and made me feel to be in the olden times just for awhile. 

Baclayon Church

Outside Baclayon Church

Baclayon Church Altar

Candle offering for Mama Mary

Candle offering

Baclayon Museum

Related Links:

• http://www.tripkolang.com/2009/09/bohol-tour-itinerary-30-aug-to-1-sept-2009/
• http://shotnroll.com/2009/09/baclayon-church-of-bohol/