Negros Revolution Brought to Life Through Clay Sculptures at Silay City Exhibit

SILAY CITY — The Puericulture Center of Silay City in Negros Occidental is hosting a terracotta artwork exhibit until November 12, depicting the 1898 Negros Revolution, also known as ‘Al Cinco de Noviembre.’

According to Philippines News Agency, The artist Ramon de los Santos, owner of the Lutak Art Sculptures Shop in Talisay City, created the 12 tableaus, which capture significant moments of the 125th anniversary of the revolution. According to Third District Rep. Jose Francisco Benitez, who spoke on Tuesday, the exhibit offers a historical walk-through for its visitors.

The exhibit arrives in time for the celebration of the revolution’s anniversary, with Republic Act 6709 designating November 5 as a special non-working holiday in the province. The detailed sculptures portray the breadth of the revolt, from the initial planning stages to the sewing of the flag, the clever use of fake rifles and cannons, the march to Bacolod, and the eventual surrender and capitulation of the Spanish forces from November 3 to 6, 1898.

Admission to the exhibit, open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., is free of charge. De los Santos, who took two months to create the pieces, expressed pride in presenting the historical event through his craft.

The Learning Through Art Program of the Balay Negrense Development Corp. (BNDC), in collaboration with the Silay Tourism City Office and Silay City Art Space and Showroom, developed and commissioned the exhibit. The organizers stated that they hope to educate and engage visitors of all ages with both the history of Cinco de Noviembre and the enriching experience of art.