Looking back to where we had our film making as we portray the characters of the Noli Me Tangere ( Touch Me Not) which one of the famous novel of our beloved national hero in the Philippines "Dr. Jose Rizal". We looked and searched for places that best suits for this kind of historic story. Fortunately, we found one and it's accessible to use it was the "Museo De Medellin" located at Medellin, Cebu.
This museum was built on early 1900s and it was been taken care of the Municipality of Medellin for several years to preserve the ancestral house as well as the ancient artifacts that had been discovered. So, when we decided that were going to had our film here I'm so excited because it my first time being here and I've been looking forward to it.
As we entered the ancestral house we felt amazed yet curious seeing the ancient artifacts. We couldn’t help but look around and explore the different collections they had before we began our filming.
Firstly, we saw these three old musical instruments hanging on a wall. If I'm not mistaken, two of them were trombones a long brass instruments with sliding tubes and the smaller one was a trumpet. These instruments seemed very old and rusty, probably because they haven’t been used for a very long time. Most likely, they are kept for decoration or as part of a collection.
There is also a wooden carvings of religious figures. Most of them looked like a mother holding a baby. The carvings were placed on wooden boards and displayed on a shelf against a rough wall.
Another artifacts we saw inside a glass display case. There were parts of old statues like heads, arms, and small full figures. These seemed to be religious images, maybe Santos (saints) or other sacred statues. You could also see an old paper money and coins, shows that they are part of a historical or religious collection.
As we went up to the second floor, we were very cautious with our steps because the caretaker told us it couldn't hold too many people maybe ten people would be enough. So we decided that only those who had roles in that specific scene would go upstairs. When we reached the second floor, we noticed a hanging ceiling lamp.
This lamp was made of glass panels with a metal frame. As you can see in the inside, you can see a light bulb there that looks like a candle. It's hang from the ceiling by a chain which makes us a bit afraid because it has been hanging there for such a long time. However, it still gives off a classic and old-fashioned vibe, like it was influence from Spanish-era.
We also saw an artifacts that looked like a rusty metal part from a machine possibly from a war tank. It had thick plates, which helped it move over rough ground.
Another interesting antiques we've seen was a metal pot on a stand. It had beautiful designs and patterns carved into the metal. The handles were shaped into round loops. This pot might have been used in the past for rituals, cooking, or perhaps for water storage. It looked heavy and old truly a valuable antique.
This hand-carved wooden artwork also grabbed our attention. It looked like a mask, but I’m not entirely sure what it was used for. Probably something related to their culture or tradition.
The museum also had an elegant crystal glass chandelier, which gives classic lighting during our film and gave off a vibe from ancient days.
I also saw a typewriter that had been used during past times before modern technology was invented. I never thought I’d see a real one in person I’ve only ever seen them in pictures or movies. It felt kind of unreal, like I just slipped into another timeline or something. It really gave off strong vintage vibes.
There were also photos that may show how or where the objects were used or found. It seemed like a display from a museum or an exhibit about history or war.
We also found a vintage artifact that looked like a ceramic pot, which might have been used during ancient times, probably for cooking.
And yes, we did our filming here, and we were very lucky to have this opportunity to enter such a classic ancestral house. The place was really suitable for our film, especially since we wore Filipiña outfits, which is how Filipinos dressed during those times.
Fortunately, we finished our taping within the time we were allowed to stay there. We didn’t miss the wonderful opportunity to take pictures as unforgettable memories of being there. It was truly a wonderful exploration, and I hope it will be preserved for many more years to come.