Monday 23 January 2012

Bahay Tsinoy in Philippines

Fast Facts of Bahay Tsinoy in Philippines
Location: Cabildo Street, Ground floor, Kaisa Angelo King Heritage Center, Intramuros, Manila, 1002
Phone Number:+63 2 526 6798
Fax: +63 2 527 6085
URL:kaisa@philonline.com
Open Hours: Tuesday to Sunday 1 pm to 5 pm
Closed on Monday


If you trace back history, you will find that the intermingling of the Chinese and Filipino culture cane be dated back to centuries of trade surging with heavy influx of Chinese population in Manila. Bahay Tsinoy in Philippines treasures relics of this Chinese heritage blended into Filipino lives. Interestingly enough, the Chinese-Filipinos offsprings today prefer to call themselves Tsinoys. This museum is located on the Kaisa Heritage Center, a 3-storied building, which too preserves remnants, artifacts and antiquities of Chinese–Filipino cultural exchange.

Features of Bahay Tsinoy in Philippines 

You will find collage of faces of Chinese immigrants and Tsinoys at the entrance.

You will also find Chinese artifacts like porcelain, coins, kitchen utensils, goldsmith tools and pottery.

There are pictures showcasing life of Chinese immigrants, maps and murals

There is also a gallery of photographs documenting Chinese contribution in the evolution of Philippines.

You will also see porcelain pieces from the Tang, Sung, Yuan, Ming and Qing Dynasties in China

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