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Post by 99luftbalut on May 24, 2008 5:41:16 GMT -5
hi all, i decided to display my collection of moro weapons at the local gun show. i was a little bit apprehensive at first since not too many people around here knows our history, but the more i think about it, the more i realize that it's high times to relate how our history is intertwined with the american history. understand that this gun show is in the Midwest, a very conservative region here in the US, but i was pleasantly surprised when a lot of people were actually stopping by and asking a lot of intelligent questions regarding our history. they have nothing but praise on the beauty and artistry of the weapons created by our Moro brothers from the south, and quite a few people weren't even aware of this time period. for the display, i used 3 eight foot long table, and it was covered with a burgundy wine velvet cloth. a lot of homemade props were added and each weapon was identified. view to the left: view to the right: Three types of Krises Kampilan Variations The rare Pira Krises and Barung Gunongs, and a barung with a .38 cal bite on the blade More Gunongs, and a Budiak spear More Krises and Barung |
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Post by 99luftbalut on May 24, 2008 5:49:15 GMT -5
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Post by agmohio on May 27, 2008 2:54:17 GMT -5
Hi Ron,
This was a truly great display! It was a privilege to have the chance to see it in person. I also enjoyed visiting with you. I see I still have a lot to learn about Philippine history and material culture. Thanks for your help with contacting the museum. I am really looking forward to working with them. I hope we will get the opportunity to work together soon!
Thanks again for the display. It was outstanding!
¡Viva España!
Bill
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Post by dimasalang on May 27, 2008 17:21:14 GMT -5
Hi 99luftbalut, Awesome display! Cant thank you enough for helping spread our history and keeping it alive no matter how far out the venue may be. Have you thought of maybe displaying your moro weapons at a Filipino Festivals? Ive been to several around Southern California, and none of them have had this type of display. I know it would grab a lot of attention if you decided to venture around the US.  If you havent already, maybe you should advertise or pitch your idea to some of the sponsors who hold other events. My cousin is a painter and they fly her and her paintings in on their dime just to have her and her paintings displayed. |
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Post by VeeVee on May 28, 2008 1:01:19 GMT -5
Same here. Can't thank you enough for this excellent effort and display of heritage. Please keep doing this. I salute you.
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Post by 99luftbalut on May 28, 2008 22:03:20 GMT -5
thank you guys!
bill, like i said, it was a pleasure to meet you, and for showing me those rare treasures. really, they are one of a kind. have you talked to mary lou yet?
dimasalang,
i would love to do that! i did gave out some business cards, and would jump on the oppurtunity if someone ask me to do a display. this was my first time, but due to a very pleasant experience, i would definitely do it again.
veevee,
thanks bro! this is the least i can do to perpetuate our history and honor our ancestors.
regards
ron
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Post by primo on Jun 9, 2008 7:45:21 GMT -5
Those are great collections! Just joined pinoyhistory and had a great time browsing at forums, pictures and messages.
Are you open to the idea of exhibiting your Weapons of Moroland at the Pasig City Museum? The renovated museum had recently been inaugurated and opened the exhibits for the Araw ng Pasig last Friday, June 6. The museum is located at Plaza Rizal in Pasig City infront of the Immaculate Conception Cathedral. The museum's contact no. 641-0211.
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Post by VeeVee on Jun 9, 2008 21:13:28 GMT -5
Welcome to the forum primo. I think Ron is stateside but it would be great if his collection can indeed be exhibited at your museum. Does your museum have a website? -victor
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Post by 99luftbalut on Jun 9, 2008 21:41:46 GMT -5
hi primo
welcome to the forum!
it is my dream to one day display my collection where it came from originally. it would be a great honor! unfortunately, with the logistics involved, not to mention, some of the materials that were used in some of the krises (ivory), it would be a nightmare trying to bring them back. hopefully one day, it happens.
regards
p.s.
by any chance, are you a member of asia finest discussion forum?
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Post by primo on Jun 10, 2008 8:04:34 GMT -5
Welcome to the forum primo. I think Ron is stateside but it would be great if his collection can indeed be exhibited at your museum. Does your museum have a website? -victor We are currently working on a new website for our newly opened renovated museum. Once it is up, I'll post it here. |
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Post by primo on Jun 10, 2008 8:11:20 GMT -5
hi primo welcome to the forum! it is my dream to one day display my collection where it came from originally. it would be a great honor! unfortunately, with the logistics involved, not to mention, some of the materials that were used in some of the krises (ivory), it would be a nightmare trying to bring them back. hopefully one day, it happens. regards p.s. by any chance, are you a member of asia finest discussion forum? My apologies for misunderstanding the "local gunshow" statement. I do plan to do an exhibit for next year entitled "Weapons of War" from the most primitive up to WWII where the size can accommodate our limited space. This is my first time to be a member of a historical discussion forum. |
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Post by migueldiaz on Sept 30, 2008 3:40:57 GMT -5
hi 99luftbalut! i'm new here by the way, as in this will be my first post  i stumbled upon this thread while researching on moro blades. and what a treasure trove this thread is, given the pics and info you have posted. thanks indeed for sharing this! on a related matter, in a philippine forum where i am a regular poster (under the callsign "chaplain"), i've started a thread on my search for the philppine headhunter's battle axe, which then sort of digressed into moro blades and 'christian' blades -- pinoyguns.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=8444&start=0i thought that i'd share that post in that other forum as the same topic on moro blades is being touched on in both forum topics. incidentally, i have an american brother who lives in phoenix. every year or so, i visit him (am from manila). and in the process, i pass by u.s. museums always as i've always been a military warfare/ history enthusiast. thus i do hope that in one of my visits to the u.s. soon, your collection will be on display once again as i'm really very interested in the blades of our moro brothers down in southern phils. best regards to you and to the admin./s and other members of this forum! ps - i've just gotten my copy of robert cato's book, "moro swords" and i'm enjoying every page of it. |
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If you havent already, maybe you should advertise or pitch your idea to some of the sponsors who hold other events. My cousin is a painter and they fly her and her paintings in on their dime just to have her and her paintings displayed.
