THE OLD BEACH HOUSE OF DON MARIANO YULO 1919! YULO'S PARK GARDEN & HERITAGE HOUSE | PART 1 VIDEO

Summary

The video script offers a guided tour of the historic Yulo Park in Bacolod, Philippines, built in 1919. It details the park's architecture, including a blend of hybrid ruins and Balay ni Gren design. The park, once a beach house for hosting parties, now stands as an important cultural property. The tour highlights unique features like the shadow box and original pre-war mirrors, and discusses the house's resilience through World War II. The script also delves into the Yulo family's Chinese heritage and their contributions to the region's history.

Takeaways

• 🏠 The Yulo House is a historic beach house in Bacolod, built in the early 1900s, possibly around the 1890s, featuring a unique architectural style.
• 🎉 It was primarily used for parties and not as a permanent residence, hosting patriotic and revolutionary individuals.
• 🚗 The house has a hybrid design of ruins and 'Balay ni Greń', with a garage that once housed a coach in the 1950s or 60s.
• 🌊 The beachfront property was closer to the sea before land reclamation in the 1960s expanded the shoreline.
• 🛂 It was declared an important cultural property, preventing it from being sold or significantly altered.
• 👥 The house is maintained by descendants of Mariano Regalado Yulo, who continue to preserve its heritage.
• 🏛️ The Yulo House is one of the few structures in Bacolod that survived World War II without major damage.
• 🗝️ The house has unique features like a 'discanso' area for dropping sayas (traditional garments) and a 'despacho' (office) for managing the family's sugar trade.
• 🪞 Original pre-war mirrors are still intact in the house, indicating it wasn't abused or looted during the war.
• 🛏️ The master bedroom contains the original bed of Mariano Yulo, showcasing the room's historical significance.
• 📦 The house also has a 'baol' (chest) for storing valuable textiles, reflecting the family's wealth and social status.

Q & A

What is the significance of Yulo Park in Bacolod?

Yulo Park is significant because it was built in 1919 and opened to the public in recent years. It is one of the few houses in Negros Occidental and Bacolod that was not devastated during World War II.

Who was Mariano Regalado Yulo and what was his role in the house?

Mariano Regalado Yulo was a patriotic revolutionary and a veteran. The house was not his residence but a beach house where he would host parties. It also served as an office for revolutionary activities.

What is the unique feature of the second floor of Yulo Park?

The second floor was primarily used for parties, except for one bedroom that was for his teacher's overnight stay. It also had an office and a dining area, but the rest was a large sala.

Why is the ground floor of Yulo Park significant?

The ground floor served as a garage in the 1900s and was a place where Mariano Yulo would conduct his revolutionary activities and host veterans.

What happened to the house during the 1960s?

In the 1960s, the house was not occupied, and some parts of it began to deteriorate. However, it was not destroyed and remained standing.

Why is Yulo Park considered an important cultural property?

Yulo Park is declared as an important cultural property because of its historical significance and the presence of a marker indicating its cultural importance.

What is the story behind the lions at the entrance of Yulo Park?

The lions at the entrance are made of wood and are reminiscent of the lions at the Bacolod public plaza. They symbolize the park's openness to the public.

How did Yulo Park avoid destruction during World War II?

The house was not targeted during the war, possibly due to the immunity provided by the fact that the mayor of Bacolod, Alfredo Yulo, was a relative and lived there.

What are the plans for the future of Yulo Park?

The plan is to continue the restoration of the house to preserve its historical and cultural value.

What is the significance of the cement used in Yulo Park?

The cement used in Yulo Park is significant because it was expensive and a status symbol during the time it was built. It also indicates that the family could afford such materials.

What is the cultural influence reflected in the design of Yulo Park?

The design of Yulo Park reflects a Chinese influence, which is common in the Philippines, especially in the region where the Yulo family may have originated from Iloilo.