Chinese migration can be traced to the pre-colonial period. Documents reveal the existence of early trade and cultural exchanges between the indigenous people and Chinese merchants. There was a continuous influx of Chinese migrants from the Ming and Qing dynasties coming from Fujian and Guangdong provinces to the Spanish Colonial Period until the present time. The establishment of Binondo during the Spanish Colonial period, the oldest Chinatown in the world, is a testament to their tenacity. Their architecture is reflected in the gateways and temples, which have been the focus of several researches. However, there is a dearth of studies in their architecture for the deceased. It was in the late nineteenth century when the Chinese Cemetery in the Philippines was established in Manila. It served as the final resting place for the Chinese community in Manila. The cemetery's establishment coincided with the growing Chinese population in the Philippines during that period. The Chinese Cemetery in Manila is known for its distinctive architecture, intricate tomb designs, and cultural importance. It became a notable burial ground for the Chinese community, mirroring their traditions, beliefs, and customs in acknowledging and memorializing the deceased. The paper mapped the architectural style to assess how their culture are seen and manifested in the tombs and mausoleums. The results show the manifestation of their beliefs in their space planning and architecture from the structure to the ornaments.

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Manila Chinese Cemetery: A Case Study Analysis on Understanding Architecture for the Dead

  • Jocelyn A. Rivera-Lutap,
  • Jholas S. Carrera

摘要

Chinese migration can be traced to the pre-colonial period. Documents reveal the existence of early trade and cultural exchanges between the indigenous people and Chinese merchants. There was a continuous influx of Chinese migrants from the Ming and Qing dynasties coming from Fujian and Guangdong provinces to the Spanish Colonial Period until the present time. The establishment of Binondo during the Spanish Colonial period, the oldest Chinatown in the world, is a testament to their tenacity. Their architecture is reflected in the gateways and temples, which have been the focus of several researches. However, there is a dearth of studies in their architecture for the deceased. It was in the late nineteenth century when the Chinese Cemetery in the Philippines was established in Manila. It served as the final resting place for the Chinese community in Manila. The cemetery's establishment coincided with the growing Chinese population in the Philippines during that period. The Chinese Cemetery in Manila is known for its distinctive architecture, intricate tomb designs, and cultural importance. It became a notable burial ground for the Chinese community, mirroring their traditions, beliefs, and customs in acknowledging and memorializing the deceased. The paper mapped the architectural style to assess how their culture are seen and manifested in the tombs and mausoleums. The results show the manifestation of their beliefs in their space planning and architecture from the structure to the ornaments.