The Public Plaza of Dumaguete City,was constructed in
September 16,1916 by American
contractor Clyde V. Powers through a
donation of the lot by the Patero Family during the time
of Mayor Ramon Teves Pastor,Dumaguetiñoes
who wanted the park named after
their favourite President Manuel Luis Molina Quezon.In the center of
the Park is the Jose Rizal’s statue is
the most prominent fixture in the back to back with the figure Maria Clara .She
is the Famous character depicting the typical Filipina in Rizal novels and said to be the fictionalized Leonor Rivera. Eulogio Garcia
Velarde a famous Filipino sculptor was commission by the Provincial
Governor Enrique Teves Villanueva
designer the monument of Rizal ,Mara Clara, guardian angel
top of the monument .A Mi utimo Adios of Rizal
Last Farewell is on side by side in three version of English, Spanish and Bisaya given by the Order of the Knights of Rizal.
The
Morita red fire truck on display near a balete tree is an eye catcher .It was
used during the World War II AND POST –WAR time by the City’s Fire Department,
also inside Quezon Park is the World War II Veterans marker and replica of the
map of Negros Oriental and Siquijor Islands.There is also a bust of Don. Deigo
de la Viña, unveiled in 1998, marking the 100 years of the Heritage March. De
la Viña was the liberator of the people
of Negros Oriental from the Spanish Rule.
A
masterpiece in the heart of the park is the colonial fountain made by Italian
artist Rafaelo Palucci who design was impression of his visit to Bais in the
Hacienda of the Villanueva family where he saw this group of women carrying
sugar cane walking in the fields.
Event in Quezon Park Dumaguete City
The Dumaguete Tourism Office is
located on one side of Quezon Park. Local and foreign tourist comes here to ask
for assistance when it comes to traveling around the wonderful province. The
City Hall is also located just across Quezon Park. This is a great place to see
locals. Sometimes, they host a market here. There are also events that would
take place here. Other times, they use this place for programs and local
events. Feeding programs would also take place here. Other locals would also
use this place for their dance practice. Lately, soccer games and practices
happen here almost every afternoon. Every Sunday, there is show called Tayada
sa Plaza with the performers being local students from different schools here
in Dumaguete. They showcase their talents and skills during this event. But
nevertheless, this place would always be an interesting place to just walk
around and spend a little time. Since this place is just near the Bell Tower
and Cathedral Church, a lot of locals would come here in stay for a while with
their loved ones.
This place is also very festive during the Charter Day of
the City. The City parade would start and end here. There would be some local
artists who would perform at the stage. Locals would come to here to watch the
programs and their favorite artists or bands. The event would continue until
Christmas since the Charter day is November 25. During Christmas, this is a
lively place to walk, shop for bargains and watch the locals and tourists
alike. Bustling with people from all walks of life especially on Sundays and
now all dressed up for Christmas. I can assure you that this place is worth a
visit. Don’t forget to bring your cameras and monopods for pictorials.
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information
Location : Barangay 3
North : Gov. Mariano F. Perdices ( Old name Calle Alfonso
XIII)
Left Side : Sen. Lorenzo Teves St. ( Old name Calle Colon
)
Right Side : Bishop Bishop Epifanio Surban ( Old name
Calle Legaspi)
South : Sta .Catalina St. ( Old name Calle Sta. Catalina )
Parks Facilities :
Rest Room
Waste Water Treatment Facilities
Kiosk
Flag Pole
Play ground
City Tourism Office
Football field
Barangay Hall
Kiwanis Club Stage –TMO
Features of the monument bust
Historical Marker from NHCP
Last Farewell in English, Spanish and Bisaya
Information about Knights of Rizal
Poem of Jose Rizal one the novels
Funding Agency / Maintaining Agency
1. Provincial
Government in 1916 during the time of Gov. Enrique Teves Villanueva
2. Beautification & stage Rotary Club and
Lions Club in 1950 -1960
3. Kiwanis
Club 1970s to 1980s
4. Play
ground in 1999 Philippine Tourism Authority ( PTA)
5. Beautification
–City Tourism Council / City Government of Dumaguete
6. Present GSO City Government of Dumaguete
The NGO /School / Government Agencies helped the beautification
1.City Government of Dumaguete
2. Department of Tourism
3. St. Paul University Dumaguete
4. Dumaguete Tourism Council
5. Dumaguete City Festival & Arts Society Inc
Park Researcher Committee
Josefino "Penn" T.Larena Jr.
Jessica D. Layumas
Woodrow Maquiling Jr.
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| Historical day Sept 17,2016 Manolo Quezon with Heritage Advocate from Dumaguete City Festival & Arts Society NGO group promoting heritage of the place for the 100 Centennial Celebration of Manuel Quezon Park built in 1916 in Dumaguete City |
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