Thursday, March 16, 2023

The Blood Compact

Today in Philippine History (Philatelic Edition):

MARCH 16, 1565

Spanish Conquistador Miguel Lopez de Legazpi and Bohol chieftain Rajah Sikatuna forge their friendship in a ritual called Sandugo or blood compact. 

This ritual involves the cutting of their wrists and pour their blood into a cup filled with wine and then drink the mixture. 

Juan Luna came out with an award-winning masterpiece featuring this event.

(Design, concept, stamps and research: Richard Allan B. Uy) All rights reserved

Photo credit: wikipedia.org

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