Haunting History of : Ermita Hill ,Haller Baler , Philippines It is said that Baler was washed away by a tidal wave in the 17th century. Thousands of lives were lost and only few families survived when they went up to the nearby hill safty which is now known as the Ermita Hill.Situated at the northeastern end of Liwayway St. Poblacion 3, Casiguran, Aurora, it houses the statue of the alleged miraculous Virgin Mary who according to legendary beliefs stood as the residents protection during the height of the Muslim invasion of the coastal town.On 27 December 1735, a great storm came and a huge wave called tromba marina devastated the old town settlement, then located in Barrio Sabang. Among the survivors were the Angaras, Bijasas, Bitongs, Lumasacs, Carrascos, and Pobletes who swam toward the nearby Ermita Hill. A new community sprang into what is now the Poblacion of Baler, leaving Kinagunasan, the place of devastation. Situated there also is the ancient Ermita Hill Chapel. According to Kuya Leo, there was a tunnel underneath the Altar during world wars, about 15th century, but it got ravage through time. The Filipino term for a ghost is multo, which is derived from the Spanish word muerto, meaning dead. The multo is the soul of a dead person that has returned to the mortal world. It may want to finish an incomplete task or promise, or take revenge, it may return because of in improper burial or an unusually violent death or suicide. The ghost may be seeking a replacement so that it can live again Photo 1 & 3 by pinkswarovski.blogspot- Photo 2 A monument was built in honour of the bravery of these people. Photo 3 there is a tunnel underneath Photo 4 by cranclang.blogspot.co.uk/
Posted on: Thu, 04 Sep 2014 13:41:06 +0000
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