The Tana Dicang House, also known as Balay ni Tana Dicang, is a stone house or bahay na bato in Talisay, Negros Occidental, Philippines. The house was named after its original female owner Enrica Lizares, nicknamed Dicang. "Tana”, a shortened version of kapitana, refers to Dicang's status as a female community leader.[1]
Balay ni Tana Dicang | |
.jpg) Facade of Tana Dicang House | |
.svg)  Location in the Visayas .svg) Location in the Philippines | |
| Established | 1872 |
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| Location | Talisay, Negros Occidental, Philippines |
| Coordinates | 10°44′09″N 122°57′56″E / 10.735828°N 122.965594°E |
| Type | Lifestyle museum |
| Curator | Adrian Lizares |
History
editBuilt in 1872, the house was owned by Tana Dicang, who was married to Efigenio Lizares. They had 16 children.[2]
In the past, the house hosted several Philippine presidents when they visit Talisay, including Manuel Quezon and Serigio Osmena.[2] In 2008, the house was converted into a lifestyle museum with an art gallery. In 2023, the National Museum of the Philippines installed a historical marker to highlight the house's stature as an important cultural property.[1]
Architecture
editThe structure follows a traditional stone house or bahay na bato, which stands on large wooden posts sunk into the ground. The house has wooden and stone walls with brick and coquina exteriors made from crushed shells and corals. It also used construction materials such as narra, balayong and molave.[3]
The house has 18 rooms, including a living room, dining rooms, bed rooms, and kitchen.[4]
References
edit- ^ a b Guadalquiver, Nanette (August 31, 2023). "151-year-old heritage home in Negros gets historical marker". Philippine News Agency. Retrieved August 22, 2024.
- ^ a b "The enduring legacy of Talisay's Balay ni Tana Dicang". The Philippine Star. Retrieved August 22, 2024.
- ^ Toledo, Ricky (March 21, 2020). "Balay ni Tana Dicang: A heritage powerhouse of industry, art and culture in negros". The Philippine Star. Retrieved August 22, 2024.
- ^ "Talisay Tourism | Negros Occidental Provincial Government". Negros Occidental Provincial Government. Retrieved August 22, 2024.