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Memorial


Memorial to Gabriela Silang in Makati City, Philippines. Gabriela Silang was one of the Philippines' first Power Women -- she led an insurgent revolt against the Spanish in the town of Vigan, Ilocos Sur, after her husband Diego was killed. She was eventually caught and hanged, but she continues to be a symbol of heroism to the Filipino people.


This photo was inspired by this week's Photo Hunt theme. Feel free to leave links to your own Photo Hunt entries below. And for more Memorials, click here.

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12 comments:

  1. UnknownMay 29, 2010 at 9:53:00 AM PDT

    Gabriela Silang is one of my favorite heroes. a feisty and brave woman.

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  2. EdenMay 29, 2010 at 10:18:00 AM PDT

    Love that! Women Leaders, so needed.

    Mine is finally up here, come visit -

    http://www.slowtrav.com/blog/eden/

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  3. Isolated Existence.May 29, 2010 at 10:39:00 AM PDT

    Great entry! I never heard of her but it is a great story. Thanks for sharing it. Enjoy your weekend.♥

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  4. Noel MorataMay 29, 2010 at 12:10:00 PM PDT

    aloha,

    beautiful memorial...thanks for visiting mine

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  5. CarverMay 29, 2010 at 1:03:00 PM PDT

    That's a fabulous memorial statue. I love how it has the feeling of movement. Interesting post too.

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  6. jennyMay 29, 2010 at 2:21:00 PM PDT

    That's an interesting story. And a beautiful statue! Have a great weekend and thanks for visiting me!

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  7. YTSLMay 29, 2010 at 7:01:00 PM PDT

    An eye-catching memorial to an amazing woman.

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  8. gigiMay 29, 2010 at 8:08:00 PM PDT

    Wonderful post for the theme.

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  9. MaritesMay 30, 2010 at 12:13:00 AM PDT

    she is one of my favorite women-heroes. I haven't seen this one before in Makati. I should check this out someday.

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  10. LindaMay 30, 2010 at 5:51:00 AM PDT

    Very cool picture...great for the theme. Thanks for stopping by my blog!

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  11. jams o donnellMay 30, 2010 at 7:57:00 AM PDT

    What a brave woman. I had not heard of her before but I will have to find out more about her. Thanks for sharing

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  12. Heart of RachelMay 31, 2010 at 1:25:00 AM PDT

    It's a lovely memorial. She's truly a courageous woman worth admiring.

    Thanks for dropping by. Glad to be here again.

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