The people whose Cebuano nation — heirs to the oldest Christian community in Asia established by Magellan in 1521 — and whose Sinulog festival, Santo Niño devotion, and Cebu City's merchant energy make it the undisputed capital of the Visayas.
Cebuano people — an Austronesian-speaking nation of Cebu, Bohol, and the eastern Visayas whose language is the mother tongue of over 20 million Filipinos and the second language of millions more, their pre-colonial Rajahnate of Cebu one of the most commercially sophisticated polities in the pre-Hispanic Philippines, trading with China, Java, and Borneo before Magellan's fleet arrived in 1521. Lapu-Lapu's victory at the Battle of Mactan — in which the Mactan chieftain's warriors killed Ferdinand Magellan on April 27, 1521, ending the first circumnavigation's commander and demonstrating that Southeast Asian polities would not submit passively to European military force — made Cebu the site of both the Philippines' first Christian mass and its first anti-colonial resistance, a founding paradox that defines Cebuano identity to this day. This interactive sweatshirt connects you to that Mactan battle legacy and Cebuano Filipino heritage with a QR code linking to the full story.
HERITAG is a purpose-driven brand that celebrates cultural diversity and awareness. Wear and share your social identity and cultural heritage with a unique collection of interactive sweatshirts that carry flags of ethnic groups in the Philippines. Create informative and fun moments by inviting people to scan the visible QR code and learn about the diverse Filipino population.
Making products on demand instead of in bulk also helps reduce overproduction, and this quality sweatshirt is made especially for you as soon as you place an order.
Few more things to know about this sweatshirt: • Scannable QR code printed on the back for an interactive and fun experience • Designed to educate about a nation's proud history milestones and rich culture • Custom print-on-demand • 50% cotton, 50% polyester • Regular fit, sturdy and warm, pre-shrunk soft-feel fabric • Double-needle stitched spandex collar, shoulders, armholes, cuffs, and hem
