Paco Park
Paco Park
Paco Park
Paco Park was where the remains of Philippine National Hero, Jose
P. Rizal, was interred after his execution on December 30, 1896.
His body rested here from 1896 to 1912. His remains were then
moved to its current location at Rizal Park.
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The Paco Park is a recreational garden and was once Manilas
municipal cemetery built by the Dominicans during the Spanish
colonial period. It is located on General Luna Street and at the
east end of Padre Faura Street in Paco, Manila, Philippines.
Paco Park has also become a very popular venue for weddings
and receptions for couples who prefer garden-like settings. The
Chapel of St. Pancratius is under the care of the San Vicente de
Paul Parish and the Vincentian fathers who also manage the
nearby Adamson University.
Spanish period
Isa ako sa mga tao na hindi pamilyar sa lugar na ito. Ang tanging
alam ko lamang ay dito unang inilibing si Dr. Jose Rizal dahil iyon
ang sabi ng aking propesor sa Rizal, hanggang sa dumating ang
pagkakataon na binigyan nya kami ng isang proyekto kung saan
kailangan naming gumawa ng dokyu tungkol sa buhay ng
nasabing bayani. Bagamat, bago sa aming pandinig, hindi naming
alam kung saan matatagpuan ang lugar na ito- Ang Paco
Cemetery na ngayon ay mas kilala na sa tawag na Paco park.
Ayon sa Wikipedia,