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.

12 comments:

Unknown said...

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

Eden said...

Love that! Women Leaders, so needed.

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Isolated Existence. said...

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

Noel Morata said...

aloha,

beautiful memorial...thanks for visiting mine

Carver said...

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

jenny said...

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

YTSL said...

An eye-catching memorial to an amazing woman.

gigi said...

Wonderful post for the theme.

Marites said...

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

Linda said...

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

jams o donnell said...

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

Heart of Rachel said...

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

Thanks for dropping by. Glad to be here again.