About the Berlin Wall
Inside the National Museum of the Philippines lies a rare and thought-provoking historical artifact—the Berlin Wall. This concrete slab, once part of the infamous Berlin Wall that divided East and West Berlin during the Cold War, stands as a powerful reminder of humanity’s struggle for freedom and unity. Its presence in the museum connects global history with the Filipino people, symbolizing resilience, hope, and the universal fight for democracy.
After seeing on Facebook that the National Museum of the Philippines offers free admission for the whole month of May, we chose to spend the entire day inside the museum rather than watching TV, given the hot election in the mainstream. It is better to be in the presence of historical artifacts than to listen to people for their political agenda.
Our first destination was the National Museum of Fine Arts. The Spoliarium by Juan Luna is the biggest painting I've seen in my 20-something years of existence. We arrived at the National Museum around 11 AM, so we had perfect timing and a clean shot of the Spoliarium without too many people on the sides.
One of the must-see items in the National Museum of the Filipino People is a segment of the world-famous Berlin Wall. This wall was brought to the Philippines to showcase its historical value to the Filipino people and let us see the actual Berlin Wall.
I stand 5 feet, five and a half inches, standing by the wall. Can you see how tall this wall is? The Berlin Wall separated or cut the line between Europe's Western and Eastern Blocs. It was built to contain the East German population on their side and prevent them from migrating to the West. It was demolished to signal the end of the Cold War, and now the German government has given this segment of the historical wall to the Philippines.
This piece of the Berlin Wall was initially located at the Potsdamer Platz (Berlin – Mitte). Donated to the City of Berlin by Sony Berlin.
The Berlin Wall at the National Museum is more than just a fragment of concrete—it is a symbol of lessons learned from the past and a reminder of the value of peace and freedom. Visiting this exhibit allows guests to reflect on the impact of history on the present and emphasizes the importance of unity, not only in Germany’s story but also in the Philippine journey toward nationhood.
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