GLAM Wiki Conference Philippines 2024/Report/ChisoyWasabe
GLAM Wiki Conference Philippines 2024 Report
On the first day, unfortunately, I missed the morning and afternoon events on the first day due to a long journey from Manila. I arrived at the Ciudad de Fernandina Hotel after 6:00 PM, picked up my City of Vigan Pasaporte de turista, and joined my fellow participants for a pleasant dinner at the GLAM Wiki Conference PH.
On the second day, the morning session was packed with insightful seminars. I learned about empowering communities through accessible cultural heritage knowledge, the basics of macro-photography, and the various initiatives of Wiki Love Philippines and PhilWiki. I was particularly interested in their outreach programs, partnerships with schools, and the framework for documenting indigenous knowledge in Rinconada District of Camarines Sur Province. Additionally, I participated in a workshop on editing and proofreading manuscripts for Wikisource.
In the afternoon, we visited the Museum of Padre Jose Burgos House on Burgos Street, Barangay III. There, we explored artifacts and symbols honoring one of the GOMBURZA martyrs, a trio of Filipino priests who became heroes during the Spanish Colonial era.
We also toured the Museum of Crisologo Memorabilia, which houses important family treasures and nostalgic reminders of former Congressman Floro S. Crisologo.
As the evening fell, we strolled along Calle Crisologo Street, rode a traditional calesa, and savored local delicacies like bagnet and poqui-poqui. We also visited the historic Hotel Luna and shopped for souvenirs, including pasiking, a native bag, and basi, an Ilocano wine.
On the third day, we embarked on an adventure to Ilocos Norte. We thrilled to the sand dunes of Paoay with a 4x4 ride and sandboarding. We also visited the Malacañang of the North, the former residence of Ferdinand Marcos Sr. After a delicious Ilocano lunch at Arabella Events Place, we toured the Ilocos Norte Capitol and the awe-inspiring Paoay Church, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
While I may have had a limited role as a participant, this event was a significant milestone in my journey. I gained valuable insights and experiences that I am eager to share with my students. By promoting Wikipedia as a reliable source of free knowledge, we can dispel misconceptions and encourage more people to contribute to this valuable resource. --ChisoyWasabe (talk) 15:48, 22 November 2024 (UTC)