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I remember when I was still young, my best friend’s grandmother had a big traditional jar at home where they stored their drinking water. Back then, bottled or mineral water wasn’t really a thing yet, so we would simply drink water from the manual water pump.
We also didn’t have a refrigerator at home, so whenever I wanted to drink cold water, I would go to my best friend’s grandmother’s house. The water stored in the jar would naturally become cool, so there was no need for a refrigerator. I remember enjoying those simple moments so much.
After my best friend’s grandmother passed away, their old house was eventually taken down. Since then, I never got to drink water from a jar like that again.
Honestly, when I saw an old jar on display at the National Museum- Cebu, I felt a mix of emotions. I was happy to see the jar again because it brought back memories of those simple days, but I also felt a little emotional because my best friend’s grandmother is no longer with us. She was like grandmother to me, and seeing that jar brought back memories of the fun and happy days I spent at their house.
Aside from the traditional jars on display, there were also many old ceramics, such as plates, bowls, and other kitchenware. They are centuries old, yet when you look at them, many of them still look remarkably smooth and well-preserved. There were so many old pieces of kitchenware on display that it was truly a feast for the eyes.
Some of the labels mentioned 15th-century celadon wares and blue-and-white earthenware vessels. According to the information displayed in the museum, many of these pieces were recovered from a famous shipwreck.
What made the experience even more special for me was seeing some pieces that reminded me of the kitchenware we used to have at my grandmother’s house. I remember seeing similar plates, bowls, and other old items there when I was younger. But after the house was torn down, even my mother no longer knows where those things ended up.
Some of the pieces, however, were completely new to me, and I only got to see them for the first time at the museum. It was fascinating to see these old household items preserved and displayed, while at the same time remembering the ones that were once part of grandmother's home.
Seeing these old jars, plates, bowls, and other kitchenware made me realize that Karaang Sugbo is not just about old objects, it is also about the stories and memories connected to them. Some of these pieces may have come from centuries ago, while others reminded me of the things we once had in our own homes. Looking at them brought the past a little closer and made me appreciate how even simple household items can carry stories worth remembering.
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