MUSEONG KAPAMPANGAN: EXPLORING KAPAMPANGAN CULTURE

Museong Kapampangan located at the 2nd Floor of Clark Museum, Clark Field Pampanga corroborates the relics and native furnitures, equipments and other materials used by early kapampangans.

I am not supposed to visit this place but a kindhearted security guard approached me and tells me " May Museong Kapampangan Exhibit pa sa taas baka gusto mo ring tignan." I was astonished with what I heard, I just replied " ow? totoo?, cge puntahan ko din." I did'nt knew that we have collections of kapampangan relics and so forth...

Upon going to the 2nd floor, i felt the excitement inside because of the expected preserved furnitures that I am going to see.

Upon entering the room, these are the equipments which fascinated me most.

Here they are guys, in the image 1 shows the mortar and pestle which is being used by our grandparents in making " Maman" in the earlier times. he3. I hope my kapampangan word is correct, I am not familiar anyway! ehe... In the next image showcases the various furnitures used.

In one corner of the room, you can view the clothes worn, the furnitures used and the remnant of the late President Diosdado Macapagal Arroyo, who is the loving father of our current President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo. Sorry if i was not able to take pictures of those... i didn't have enough time. Promise! next time i will go back there and take other pictures which I will post here in my blog.

I am also grateful during that day because i was well accomodated by a lady guard, sorry i was not able to ask her name to be recognize, i will ask her name next time. waha!

To see more of what is inside the exhibit... Come and visit the place!

The Experience was absolutely awesome. I made myself even proud to be a KAPAMPANGAN!

INSIDE CLARK: CAFE MESA

" CAFE MESA is an elegant touch to the Clark Freeport Zone as you enjoy your favorite specialty coffee in a peaceful garden setting alone the Clark Parade Grounds. It is located at Building 2078, Cardinal Santos Clark Freeport Zone, Phils."



I left Clark Terminal in OG Road Dolores at 10:45 am passing by NLEX and Dau Mabalacat with a good weather condition... Thanks to God.he3. As I'm riding the jeepney, i can't control but ask if where will I first tour myself at Clark for it has so many beautiful and lovely spots. Until a friend of mine sent me a message that i have to try one of the famous and unique coffee shop bar at Clark, The Cafe Mesa... " Ok", i said, sounds interesting,,, " Let's make it try"

It was exactly 11:15 am when i arrived at Clark Main Gate thinking what route i am going to ride on going to Cafe Mesa, so i asked one of the jeepney drivers in the terminal and gave me a cue that it was route 2... So that was it, The adventure began!

I felt so overwhelmed with the very passionate welcome that the employees and even the manager of Cafe Mesa gave me. Seeing the place seems to be just as ordinary as the others which i've been went through, but did you know that there is this secret that i personally discovered about the place which I believe is one reason why the bar is very famous and attractive to filipino and foreign customers... The bar has its variety of enchanting designs of furnitures which are really very pleasing to the eye.

Another thing, their foods are absolutely appetizing... in fact, i tried one of their best selling pica-pica,,, the Quesadilla ( Pork or Beef) which costs P 230. It is like a pizza but it is more than that, you must try it! I partnered it with their unique and amazing Choco Frost which amounts to more than P 160... I am not sure with the exact price because i was discounted then.he3.

The bar also has its captivating terrace just a few steps away from the dining area. From there, you can view the exquisite Clark Parade Grounds where the statue of John Stotsenberg was being built.

In addition, The latter also has its function hall which is good for 30 persons... so if you have simple gatherings or celebrations... You just have it there! Your money is worthy.

By the way, Cafe Mesa is open everyday from 7 am to 12mn, so if you have time take a little of your day dropping by to see its cozy ambiance...

Cafe Misa also accepts reservations for meetings and events... for more details and information you can contact the place through its telephone number (045) 499-0694

The 1 1/2 hour stay was indeed an enjoyable and relaxable moment for me...

Till Next time. Thanks!