Saving the past for the future: Translocating ancestral houses for cultural preservation

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Saving the past for the future: Translocating ancestral houses for cultural preservation
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Can an old, dilapidated ancestral home still be saved?

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According to Asinas, translocating houses takes around eight months or more to complete, particularly depending on a family’s budget to support the entirety of the process. Needless to say, translocating these old structures costs a significant amount, going up to millions of pesos. An infographic detailing the process of translocation. Graphics courtesy of Kyryll Navarro

Las Casas Filipinas de Acuzar, located in Barangay Bagac, Bataan, is a remarkable example of achieving the vision of translocating houses to safeguard historical structures. This resort is considered a cultural village after relocating numerous historical houses from different parts of the country into one heritage destination.As Asinas took inspiration from the initiative of Las Casas Filipinas de Acuzar, he embraced his passion for translocating houses.

Sustainability here involves various aspects, including ecological, social, and governance principles. While it is commonly known for its ecological aspect, which hinges on biodiversity and the environment, sustainability also covers culture. Ensuring the survival of these structures provides living proof of Filipino cultural identity for new generations to witness. At the same time, translocation also demonstrates sustainable practices by extending the life cycle of the raw materials used in such houses, promoting the conservation of resources, and conscious material disposal. Passion alone does not make translocation feasible.

However, relying on the woods’ durability alone will not ensure the house’s sustainability. Proper measures and protection are still needed.

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