Arts & Culture, Community Development, Environment & Sustainability, Volunteerism |
Nov 09, 2024 |
Volunteer Event
LUNTIANG MARIKINA: Mount Samat Clean Up & Treee Planting Activity 2.0
Inviting everyone to another opportunity to help mother nature and a heritage site in honor of the gallant men and women who fought during World War II, for LUNTIANG MARIKINA: Heritage Tree Planting & Clean Up Activity this coming November 09, 2024 Saturday from 9:00AM-11:00AM at the Mount Samat National Shrine "Dambana Ng Kagitingan" at Mount Samat Municipality of Pilar Province of Bataan.
Mount Samat National Shrine or Dambana ng Kagitingan (Shrine of Valor) is a historical shrine located near the summit of Mount Samat in the town of Pilar, Province of Bataan, in the Republic of the Philippines. The memorial shrine complex was built to honor and remember the gallantry of Filipino and American soldiers who fought against the Imperial Japanese Army during World War II.
🌟 About the Memorial Cross
The Memorial Cross is a towering structure at the highest point of Mount Samat, 555 m (1,821 ft) above sea level. The monument is made of steel and reinforced concrete with a lift and viewing gallery at the Cross’s arms. A staircase also leads to the gallery in the wings. The height of the Cross is 95 m (312 ft) from the base; the height of the arms is 74 m (243 ft) m from the base, with each arm measuring 30 m (98 ft) (15 m (49 ft) on each side), making it the second tallest cross in the world. The viewing gallery is 5.5 m × 27.4 m (18 ft × 90 ft), with a 2.1 m (6.9 ft) clearance.
For more information about this exciting volunteer opportunity don't hesitate to send us a message via our facebook page or email us at la.liga.mariquina@gmail.com.
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