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UP Sunken Garden

2009-10-16T05:45:17Z

Idco: /* University of the Philippines Sunken Garden */

== '''University of the Philippines Sunken Garden''' ==
Next to the [[UP Oblation|UP Oblation]], the Sunken Garden would be the most famous landmark of the University of the Philippines. It is in the heart of the 2.2 km. [[Academic Oval]] surrounded by acacia trees. It has been the most favorable place for the UP and non-UP communities for its wide and shady area to present a place for a number of activities. The setting of the sun provides a perfect backdrop for the people who want to spend time in the Garden.

[[Image:Sunken Garden.jpg|200px|thumb|right|UP Diliman '''Sunken Garden''' - Photo by Chris Villarin (ChrisVillarin.com)]]

'''A. Background''' 
The General del Pilar Parade Grounds is the official name of the Sunken Garden, as it is popularly called. It is a five-hectare area of vast land—which is able to serve almost three football fields—and is the largest vacant land in the Diliman campus where various outdoor activities can be performed. It was basically, a basin and is believed to sink every year since it lies in a fault line. Because of the water spring that originates from it, the Sunken Garden used to be half-submerged in water. 

 

'''B. Surrounding Buildings''' 
The UP Sunken Garden is surrounded by a number of buildings: 
To its North lies the Malcolm Hall—College of Law 
To its South lies the Benitez Hall—College of Education 
To its East lies the Vinzons Hall (where one has an exact view of the Garden) and the College of Business Administration 
To its West is the Gonzales Hall—University Library or Main Library 

 

'''C. Surrounding Artifacts''' 
Aside from the buildings, the Sunken Garden is also circumferenced by artifacts like the following: 

1. Beltran 

[[Image:Beltran.JPG|200px|thumb|right|beltran]]

These are the benches that line the edges of the Sunken Garden. They give a more comfortable option for those who are not too fond of Indian-sitting/sitting on the grass. They were built in memory of the late and highly respected Luis Beltran. In fact, each bench bears the name of a colleague or a friend of him. 

2. Acacia Trees 

The view of the Sunken would not be complete without the trees that encircle it. The trees are mainly Acacia trees where students and non-students stay under its shades for school work and other activities. 

3. Grandstand 

Here in the Sunken lies the Grandstand that provides an overlook of the five-hectare expanse. The old Grandstand is a box-like structure that resembles to a torii—a gateway of a Shinto temple. It is a long open one that looked like a waiting shed. Architect Froilan Hong’s modification of the initial design transformed the box-like structure into a pyramid-design one with a red roofing and four-angled pegs. The new Grandstand accentuates the vast empty space of green grass. 

<gallery>
Image:Poyce.JPG|
Image:Es.JPG|
Image:Ira.JPG|
</gallery>

 

'''D. Events''' 

1. Cadena de Amor Festival 
Cadena de Amor is a lost student tradition of UP sponsored by the UP Woman's Club. It was introduced in 1934 by Ursula U. Clemente. The annual ritual gathered both junior and senior year coeds who linked themselves in massive human chains by passing cadena de amor garlands. The ritual symbolized the turning over of responsibilities from seniors to juniors. The ritual was well loved and was called "the festival of girls and flowers". The student reception changed radically in the 1960s when UP students began to question the relevance of such traditions especially against the turbulent and violent times. Many viewed the ritual as degrading, since it had passed from being an annual leavetaking ceremony to a beauty contest. Because it was seen as "burgis" or bourgeois, the ritual was last held in 1968--a year that led to the turbulent events of the First Quarter Storm. 

2. ROTC 
The General del Pilar Parade grounds is where ROTC Cadets undergo their Citizens Military Training or CMT. Every weekend, a large gathering of males stand and march in the field for hours. It is also the venue for the annual presentation of corps sponsors at the end of first semester. 

3. Latagaw Cup 
Through the year, the Sunken becomes a venue for a lot of sport activities and festivals. One of which is the Latagaw Cup , a soccer event competed by various student organizations inside the University of the Philippines. Philippine indigenous games are also held here as part of the celebration of the UP Diliman Month during February. 

4. UP Fair 
After UP’s lantern parade, the next event that every UP student looks forward to is the UP Fair. Held every February, UP Fair is home to the aspiring, upcoming, and famous bands. The UP Fair is known for its wild crowd having a great time. The barricaded Sunken Garden accommodates various booths and rides for the UP Fair Crowd. 

<gallery>
Image:Father and son.jpg|Father and son playing catch
Image:Contemplating.JPG|student contemplating
Image:Magjowa.JPG|sweet moments
</gallery>

 

'''E. Interaction with People''' 
Five hectares of grass, just think of the things you can do in it. Why not turn it into your personal writing pad like some ingenious people. They used crumpled newspapers to form words like “Happy Birthday....” or “I love ….”as their mode of expression. The Sunken Garden is also used as an extension of the library. Students find peace and quiet to study here or to simply relax. During summer, you will see Frisbee throwers, kite flyers with kites of different shapes and sizes all over the field, people having picnic together. You will also see father and son or the whole family playing catch. Sunken Garden is infamous for its nightly liaisons. Even during daytime, you will find couples having their sweet time here. The UP Sunken Garden equates to many things to different people. 

 

[[Category:UP Diliman]]

UP Sunken Garden

2009-10-16T05:20:14Z

Idco: /* University of the Philippines Sunken Garden */

== '''University of the Philippines Sunken Garden''' ==
Next to the [[UP Oblation|UP Oblation]], the Sunken Garden would be the most famous landmark of the University of the Philippines. It is in the heart of the 2.2 km. [[Academic Oval]] surrounded by acacia trees. It has been the most favorable place for the UP and non-UP communities for its wide and shady area to present a place for a number of activities. The setting of the sun provides a perfect backdrop for the people who want to spend time in the Garden.

[[Image:Sunken Garden.jpg|200px|thumb|right|UP Diliman '''Sunken Garden''' - Photo by Chris Villarin (ChrisVillarin.com)]]
'''[[A. Background]]''' 
<nowiki>
The General del Pilar Parade Grounds is the official name of the Sunken Garden, as it is popularly called. It is a five-hectare area of vast land—which is able to serve almost three football fields—and is the largest vacant land in the Diliman campus where various outdoor activities can be performed. It was basically, a basin and is believed to sink every year since it lies in a fault line. Because of the water spring that originates from it, the Sunken Garden used to be half-submerged in water.</nowiki>

'''[[B. Surrounding Buildings]]''' 
<nowiki>
The UP Sunken Garden is surrounded by a number of buildings:
To its North lies the Malcolm Hall—College of Law
To its South lies the Benitez Hall—College of Education
To its East lies the Vinzons Hall (where one has an exact view of the Garden) and the College of Business Administration
To its West is the Gonzales Hall—University Library or Main Library</nowiki>

'''[[C. Surrounding Artifacts]]''' 
<nowiki>
Aside from the buildings, the Sunken Garden is also circumferenced by artifacts like the following:
1. ''Beltran''
[[Image:Beltran.JPG|200px|thumb|right|beltran]]
These are the benches that line the edges of the Sunken Garden. They give a more comfortable option for those who are not too fond of Indian-sitting/sitting on the grass. They were built in memory of the late and highly respected Luis Beltran. In fact, each bench bears the name of a colleague or a friend of him.
2. ''Acacia Trees''
The view of the Sunken would not be complete without the trees that encircle it. The trees are mainly Acacia trees where students and non-students stay under its shades for school work and other activities.
3. ''Grandstand''</nowiki>
[[Image:Poyce.JPG|200px|thumb|left|]]
[[Image:Es.JPG|200px|thumb|right|]]
[[Image:Ira.JPG|200px|thumb|left|]]

<nowiki>Here in the Sunken lies the Grandstand that provides an overlook of the five-hectare expanse. The old Grandstand is a box-like structure that resembles to a torii—a gateway of a Shinto temple. It is a long open one that looked like a waiting shed. Architect Froilan Hong’s modification of the initial design transformed the box-like structure into a pyramid-design one with a red roofing and four-angled pegs. The new Grandstand accentuates the vast empty space of green grass.</nowiki>

'''[[D. Events]]''' 
<nowiki>
1. ''Cadena de Amor Festival''
Cadena de Amor is a lost student tradition of UP sponsored by the UP Woman's Club. It was introduced in 1934 by Ursula U. Clemente. The annual ritual gathered both junior and senior year coeds who linked themselves in massive human chains by passing cadena de amor garlands. The ritual symbolized the turning over of responsibilities from seniors to juniors. The ritual was well loved and was called "the festival of girls and flowers". The student reception changed radically in the 1960s when UP students began to question the relevance of such traditions especially against the turbulent and violent times. Many viewed the ritual as degrading, since it had passed from being an annual leavetaking ceremony to a beauty contest. Because it was seen as "burgis" or bourgeois, the ritual was last held in 1968--a year that led to the turbulent events of the First Quarter Storm.
2. ''ROTC''
The General del Pilar Parade grounds is where ROTC Cadets undergo their Citizens Military Training or CMT. Every weekend, a large gathering of males stand and march in the field for hours. It is also the venue for the annual presentation of corps sponsors at the end of first semester.
3. ''Latagaw Cup''
Through the year, the Sunken becomes a venue for a lot of sport activities and festivals. One of which is the Latagaw Cup , a soccer event competed by various student organizations inside the University of the Philippines. Philippine indigenous games are also held here as part of the celebration of the UP Diliman Month during February.
4. ''UP Fair''
After UP’s lantern parade, the next event that every UP student looks forward to is the UP Fair. Held every February, UP Fair is home to the aspiring, upcoming, and famous bands. The UP Fair is known for its wild crowd having a great time. The barricaded Sunken Garden accommodates various booths and rides for the UP Fair Crowd.
</nowiki>

[[Image:Father and son.jpg|200px|thumb|right|Father and son playing catch ]]
[[Image:Contemplating.JPG|200px|thumb|right|student contemplating]]
[[Image:Magjowa.JPG|200px|thumb|left|sweet moments]]

'''[[E. Interaction with People]]''' 
<nowiki>
Five hectares of grass, just think of the things you can do in it. Why not turn it into your personal writing pad like some ingenious people. They used crumpled newspapers to form words like “Happy Birthday....” or “I love ….”as their mode of expression. The Sunken Garden is also used as an extension of the library. Students find peace and quiet to study here or to simply relax. During summer, you will see Frisbee throwers, kite flyers with kites of different shapes and sizes all over the field, people having picnic together. You will also see father and son or the whole family playing catch. Sunken Garden is infamous for its nightly liaisons. Even during daytime, you will find couples having their sweet time here. The UP Sunken Garden equates to many things to different people.</nowiki>

 
[[Category:UP Diliman]]

File:Grandstand.jpg

2009-10-16T05:18:14Z

Idco:

File:Ira.JPG

2009-10-16T05:06:16Z

Idco:

File:Poyce.JPG

2009-10-16T05:05:55Z

Idco:

File:Magjowa.JPG

2009-10-16T05:01:32Z

Idco:

File:Beltran.JPG

2009-10-16T05:01:01Z

Idco:

File:Contemplating.JPG

2009-10-16T05:00:57Z

Idco:

UP Sunken Garden

2009-10-16T05:00:42Z

Idco: /* University of the Philippines Sunken Garden */

== '''University of the Philippines Sunken Garden''' ==
Next to the [[UP Oblation|UP Oblation]], the Sunken Garden would be the most famous landmark of the University of the Philippines. It is in the heart of the 2.2 km. [[Academic Oval]] surrounded by acacia trees. It has been the most favorable place for the UP and non-UP communities for its wide and shady area to present a place for a number of activities. The setting of the sun provides a perfect backdrop for the people who want to spend time in the Garden.

[[Image:Sunken Garden.jpg|200px|thumb|right|UP Diliman '''Sunken Garden''' - Photo by Chris Villarin (ChrisVillarin.com)]]
'''[[A. Background]]''' 
<nowiki>
The General del Pilar Parade Grounds is the official name of the Sunken Garden, as it is popularly called. It is a five-hectare area of vast land—which is able to serve almost three football fields—and is the largest vacant land in the Diliman campus where various outdoor activities can be performed. It was basically, a basin and is believed to sink every year since it lies in a fault line. Because of the water spring that originates from it, the Sunken Garden used to be half-submerged in water.</nowiki>

'''[[B. Surrounding Buildings]]''' 
<nowiki>
The UP Sunken Garden is surrounded by a number of buildings:
To its North lies the Malcolm Hall—College of Law
To its South lies the Benitez Hall—College of Education
To its East lies the Vinzons Hall (where one has an exact view of the Garden) and the College of Business Administration
To its West is the Gonzales Hall—University Library or Main Library</nowiki>

'''[[C. Surrounding Artifacts]]''' 
<nowiki>
Aside from the buildings, the Sunken Garden is also circumferenced by artifacts like the following:
1. ''Beltran''
These are the benches that line the edges of the Sunken Garden. They give a more comfortable option for those who are not too fond of Indian-sitting/sitting on the grass. They were built in memory of the late and highly respected Luis Beltran. In fact, each bench bears the name of a colleague or a friend of him.
2. ''Acacia Trees''
The view of the Sunken would not be complete without the trees that encircle it. The trees are mainly Acacia trees where students and non-students stay under its shades for school work and other activities.
3. ''Grandstand''
Here in the Sunken lies the Grandstand that provides an overlook of the five-hectare expanse. The old Grandstand is a box-like structure that resembles to a torii—a gateway of a Shinto temple. It is a long open one that looked like a waiting shed. Architect Froilan Hong’s modification of the initial design transformed the box-like structure into a pyramid-design one with a red roofing and four-angled pegs. The new Grandstand accentuates the vast empty space of green grass.</nowiki>

'''[[D. Events]]''' 
<nowiki>
1. ''Cadena de Amor Festival''
Cadena de Amor is a lost student tradition of UP sponsored by the UP Woman's Club. It was introduced in 1934 by Ursula U. Clemente. The annual ritual gathered both junior and senior year coeds who linked themselves in massive human chains by passing cadena de amor garlands. The ritual symbolized the turning over of responsibilities from seniors to juniors. The ritual was well loved and was called "the festival of girls and flowers". The student reception changed radically in the 1960s when UP students began to question the relevance of such traditions especially against the turbulent and violent times. Many viewed the ritual as degrading, since it had passed from being an annual leavetaking ceremony to a beauty contest. Because it was seen as "burgis" or bourgeois, the ritual was last held in 1968--a year that led to the turbulent events of the First Quarter Storm.
2. ''ROTC''
The General del Pilar Parade grounds is where ROTC Cadets undergo their Citizens Military Training or CMT. Every weekend, a large gathering of males stand and march in the field for hours. It is also the venue for the annual presentation of corps sponsors at the end of first semester.
3. ''Latagaw Cup''
Through the year, the Sunken becomes a venue for a lot of sport activities and festivals. One of which is the Latagaw Cup , a soccer event competed by various student organizations inside the University of the Philippines. Philippine indigenous games are also held here as part of the celebration of the UP Diliman Month during February.
4. ''UP Fair''
After UP’s lantern parade, the next event that every UP student looks forward to is the UP Fair. Held every February, UP Fair is home to the aspiring, upcoming, and famous bands. The UP Fair is known for its wild crowd having a great time. The barricaded Sunken Garden accommodates various booths and rides for the UP Fair Crowd.
</nowiki>

[[Image:Father and son.jpg|200px|thumb|right|Father and son playing catch ]]

'''[[E. Interaction with People]]''' 
<nowiki>
Five hectares of grass, just think of the things you can do in it. Why not turn it into your personal writing pad like some ingenious people. They used crumpled newspapers to form words like “Happy Birthday....” or “I love ….”as their mode of expression. The Sunken Garden is also used as an extension of the library. Students find peace and quiet to study here or to simply relax. During summer, you will see Frisbee throwers, kite flyers with kites of different shapes and sizes all over the field, people having picnic together. You will also see father and son or the whole family playing catch. Sunken Garden is infamous for its nightly liaisons. Even during daytime, you will find couples having their sweet time here. The UP Sunken Garden equates to many things to different people.</nowiki>

 
[[Category:UP Diliman]]

UP Sunken Garden

2009-10-16T04:29:26Z

Idco: /* University of the Philippines Sunken Garden */

== '''University of the Philippines Sunken Garden''' ==
Next to the [[UP Oblation|UP Oblation]], the Sunken Garden would be the most famous landmark of the University of the Philippines. It is in the heart of the 2.2 km. [[Academic Oval]] surrounded by acacia trees. It has been the most favorable place for the UP and non-UP communities for its wide and shady area to present a place for a number of activities. The setting of the sun provides a perfect backdrop for the people who want to spend time in the Garden.

[[Image:Sunken Garden.jpg|200px|thumb|right|UP Diliman '''Sunken Garden''' - Photo by Chris Villarin (ChrisVillarin.com)]]
'''[[A. Background]]''' 
<nowiki>
The General del Pilar Parade Grounds is the official name of the Sunken Garden, as it is popularly called. It is a five-hectare area of vast land—which is able to serve almost three football fields—and is the largest vacant land in the Diliman campus where various outdoor activities can be performed. It was basically, a basin and is believed to sink every year since it lies in a fault line. Because of the water spring that originates from it, the Sunken Garden used to be half-submerged in water.</nowiki>

'''[[B. Surrounding Buildings]]''' 
<nowiki>
The UP Sunken Garden is surrounded by a number of buildings:
To its North lies the Malcolm Hall—College of Law
To its South lies the Benitez Hall—College of Education
To its East lies the Vinzons Hall (where one has an exact view of the Garden) and the College of Business Administration
To its West is the Gonzales Hall—University Library or Main Library</nowiki>

'''[[C. Surrounding Artifacts]]''' 
<nowiki>
Aside from the buildings, the Sunken Garden is also circumferenced by artifacts like the following:
1. ''Beltran''
These are the benches that line the edges of the Sunken Garden. They give a more comfortable option for those who are not too fond of Indian-sitting/sitting on the grass. They were built in memory of the late and highly respected Luis Beltran. In fact, each bench bears the name of a colleague or a friend of him.
2. ''Acacia Trees''
The view of the Sunken would not be complete without the trees that encircle it. The trees are mainly Acacia trees where students and non-students stay under its shades for school work and other activities.
3. ''Grandstand''
Here in the Sunken lies the Grandstand that provides an overlook of the five-hectare expanse. The old Grandstand is a box-like structure that resembles to a torii—a gateway of a Shinto temple. It is a long open one that looked like a waiting shed. Architect Froilan Hong’s modification of the initial design transformed the box-like structure into a pyramid-design one with a red roofing and four-angled pegs. The new Grandstand accentuates the vast empty space of green grass.</nowiki>

'''[[D. Events]]''' 
<nowiki>
1. ''Cadena de Amor Festival''
Cadena de Amor is a lost student tradition of UP sponsored by the UP Woman's Club. It was introduced in 1934 by Ursula U. Clemente. The annual ritual gathered both junior and senior year coeds who linked themselves in massive human chains by passing cadena de amor garlands. The ritual symbolized the turning over of responsibilities from seniors to juniors. The ritual was well loved and was called "the festival of girls and flowers". The student reception changed radically in the 1960s when UP students began to question the relevance of such traditions especially against the turbulent and violent times. Many viewed the ritual as degrading, since it had passed from being an annual leavetaking ceremony to a beauty contest. Because it was seen as "burgis" or bourgeois, the ritual was last held in 1968--a year that led to the turbulent events of the First Quarter Storm.
2. ''ROTC''
The General del Pilar Parade grounds is where ROTC Cadets undergo their Citizens Military Training or CMT. Every weekend, a large gathering of males stand and march in the field for hours. It is also the venue for the annual presentation of corps sponsors at the end of first semester.
3. ''Latagaw Cup''
Through the year, the Sunken becomes a venue for a lot of sport activities and festivals. One of which is the Latagaw Cup , a soccer event competed by various student organizations inside the University of the Philippines. Philippine indigenous games are also held here as part of the celebration of the UP Diliman Month during February.
4. ''UP Fair''
After UP’s lantern parade, the next event that every UP student looks forward to is the UP Fair. Held every February, UP Fair is home to the aspiring, upcoming, and famous bands. The UP Fair is known for its wild crowd having a great time. The barricaded Sunken Garden accommodates various booths and rides for the UP Fair Crowd.
</nowiki>

[[Image:Father and son.jpg|200px|thumb|right|Father and son playing catch ]]

'''[[E. Interaction with People]]''' 
<nowiki>
Five hectares of grass, just think of the things you can do in it. Why not turn it into your personal writing pad like some ingenious people. They used crumpled newspapers to form words like “Happy Birthday....” or “I love ….”as their mode of expression. The Sunken Garden is also used as an extension of the library. Students find peace and quiet to study here or to simply relax. During summer, you will see Frisbee throwers, kite flyers with kites of different shapes and sizes all over the field, people having picnic together. You will also see father and son or the whole family playing catch. Sunken Garden is infamous for its nightly liaisons. Even during daytime, you will find couples having their sweet time here. The UP Sunken Garden equates to many things to different people.</nowiki>

 
[[Category:UP Diliman]]

File:Father and son.jpg

2009-10-15T09:48:57Z

Idco: father and son playing catch

father and son playing catch

UP Sunken Garden

2009-10-14T09:39:08Z

Idco:

== '''University of the Philippines Sunken Garden''' ==
Next to the [[UP Oblation|UP Oblation]], the Sunken Garden would be the most famous landmark of the University of the Philippines. It is in the heart of the 2.2 km. [[Academic Oval]] surrounded by acacia trees. It has been the most favorable place for the UP and non-UP communities for its wide and shady area to present a place for a number of activities. The setting of the sun provides a perfect backdrop for the people who want to spend time in the Garden.

[[Image:Sunken Garden.jpg|200px|thumb|right|UP Diliman '''Sunken Garden''' - Photo by Chris Villarin (ChrisVillarin.com)]]
'''[[A. Background]]''' 
<nowiki>
The General del Pilar Parade Grounds is the official name of the Sunken Garden, as it is popularly called. It is a five-hectare area of vast land—which is able to serve almost three football fields—and is the largest vacant land in the Diliman campus where various outdoor activities can be performed. It was basically, a basin and is believed to sink every year since it lies in a fault line. Because of the water spring that originates from it, the Sunken Garden used to be half-submerged in water.</nowiki>

'''[[B. Surrounding Buildings]]''' 
<nowiki>
The UP Sunken Garden is surrounded by a number of buildings:
To its North lies the Malcolm Hall—College of Law
To its South lies the Benitez Hall—College of Education
To its East lies the Vinzons Hall (where one has an exact view of the Garden) and the College of Business Administration
To its West is the Gonzales Hall—University Library or Main Library</nowiki>

'''[[C. Surrounding Artifacts]]''' 
<nowiki>
Aside from the buildings, the Sunken Garden is also circumferenced by artifacts like the following:
1. ''Beltran''
These are the benches that line the edges of the Sunken Garden. They give a more comfortable option for those who are not too fond of Indian-sitting/sitting on the grass. They were built in memory of the late and highly respected Luis Beltran. In fact, each bench bears the name of a colleague or a friend of him.
2. ''Acacia Trees''
The view of the Sunken would not be complete without the trees that encircle it. The trees are mainly Acacia trees where students and non-students stay under its shades for school work and other activities.
3. ''Grandstand''
Here in the Sunken lies the Grandstand that provides an overlook of the five-hectare expanse. The old Grandstand is a box-like structure that resembles to a torii—a gateway of a Shinto temple. It is a long open one that looked like a waiting shed. Architect Froilan Hong’s modification of the initial design transformed the box-like structure into a pyramid-design one with a red roofing and four-angled pegs. The new Grandstand accentuates the vast empty space of green grass.</nowiki>

'''[[D. Events]]''' 
<nowiki>
1. ''Cadena de Amor Festival''
Cadena de Amor is a lost student tradition of UP sponsored by the UP Woman's Club. It was introduced in 1934 by Ursula U. Clemente. The annual ritual gathered both junior and senior year coeds who linked themselves in massive human chains by passing cadena de amor garlands. The ritual symbolized the turning over of responsibilities from seniors to juniors. The ritual was well loved and was called "the festival of girls and flowers". The student reception changed radically in the 1960s when UP students began to question the relevance of such traditions especially against the turbulent and violent times. Many viewed the ritual as degrading, since it had passed from being an annual leavetaking ceremony to a beauty contest. Because it was seen as "burgis" or bourgeois, the ritual was last held in 1968--a year that led to the turbulent events of the First Quarter Storm.
2. ''ROTC''
The General del Pilar Parade grounds is where ROTC Cadets undergo their Citizens Military Training or CMT. Every weekend, a large gathering of males stand and march in the field for hours. It is also the venue for the annual presentation of corps sponsors at the end of first semester.
3. ''Latagaw Cup''
Through the year, the Sunken becomes a venue for a lot of sport activities and festivals. One of which is the Latagaw Cup , a soccer event competed by various student organizations inside the University of the Philippines. Philippine indigenous games are also held here as part of the celebration of the UP Diliman Month during February.
4. ''UP Fair''
After UP’s lantern parade, the next event that every UP student looks forward to is the UP Fair. Held every February, UP Fair is home to the aspiring, upcoming, and famous bands. The UP Fair is known for its wild crowd having a great time. The barricaded Sunken Garden accommodates various booths and rides for the UP Fair Crowd.
</nowiki>

'''[[E. Interaction with People]]''' 
<nowiki>
Five hectares of grass, just think of the things you can do in it. Why not turn it into your personal writing pad like some ingenious people. They used crumpled newspapers to form words like “Happy Birthday....” or “I love ….”as their mode of expression. The Sunken Garden is also used as an extension of the library. Students find peace and quiet to study here or to simply relax. During summer, you will see Frisbee throwers, kite flyers with kites of different shapes and sizes all over the field, people having picnic together. You will also see father and son or the whole family playing catch. Sunken Garden is infamous for its nightly liaisons. Even during daytime, you will find couples having their sweet time here. The UP Sunken Garden equates to many things to different people.<nowiki/>

[[Category:UP Diliman]]

UP Sunken Garden

2009-08-31T13:39:06Z

Idco:

== '''University of the Philippines Sunken Garden''' ==
<nowiki>
Next to the Oblation, the Sunken Garden would be the best suited famous landmark/site of the University of the Philippines. It is in the heart of the 2.2 km. Academic Oval surrounded by acacia trees. It has been the most favorable place for the UP and non-UP communities for its wide and shady area to present a place for a number of activities. The setting of the sun provides a perfect backdrop for the people who wanted to spend time in the Garden.</nowiki>

'''[[A. Background]]''' 
<nowiki>
The General del Pilar Parade Grounds is the official name of the Sunken Garden, as it is popularly called. It is a five-hectare area of vast land—which is able to serve almost three football fields—and is the largest vacant land in the Diliman campus where various outdoor activities can be performed. It was basically, a basin and is believed to sink every year since it lies in a fault line. Because of the water spring that originates from it, the Sunken Garden used to be half-submerged in water.</nowiki>

'''[[B. Surrounding Buildings]]''' 
<nowiki>
The UP Sunken Garden is surrounded by a number of buildings:
To its North lies the Malcolm Hall—College of Law
To its South lies the Benitez Hall—College of Education
To its East lies the Vinzons Hall (where one has an exact view of the Garden) and the College of Business Administration
To its West is the Gonzales Hall—University Library or Main Library</nowiki>

'''[[C. Surrounding Artifacts]]''' 
<nowiki>
Aside from the buildings, the Sunken Garden is also circumferenced by artifacts like the following:
1. ''Beltran''
These are the benches that line the edges of the Sunken Garden. They give a more comfortable option for those who are not too fond of Indian-sitting/sitting on the grass. They were built in memory of the late and highly respected Luis Beltran. In fact, each bench bears the name of a colleague or a friend of him.
2. ''Acacia Trees''
The view of the Sunken would not be complete without the trees that encircle it. The trees are mainly Acacia trees where students and non-students stay under its shades for school work and other activities.
3. ''Grandstand''
Here in the Sunken lies the Grandstand that provides an overlook of the five-hectare expanse. The old Grandstand is a box-like structure that resembles to a torii—a gateway of a Shinto temple. It is a long open one that looked like a waiting shed. Architect Froilan Hong’s modification of the initial design transformed the box-like structure into a pyramid-design one with a red roofing and four-angled pegs. The new Grandstand accentuates the vast empty space of green grass.</nowiki>

'''[[D. Events]]''' 
<nowiki>
1. ''Cadena de Amor Festival''
1950 CDA Festival
2. ''ROTC''
The General del Pilar Parade grounds is where ROTC Cadets undergo their Citizens Military Training or CMT. Every weekend, a large gathering of males stand and march in the field for hours. It is also the venue for the annual presentation of corps sponsors at the end of first semester.
3. ''Latagaw Cup''
Through the year, the Sunken becomes a venue for a lot of sport activities and festivals. One of which is the Latagaw Cup , a soccer event competed by various student organizations inside the University of the Philippines. Philippine indigenous games are also held here as part of the celebration of the UP Diliman Month during February. During summer, you will see Frisbee throwers, kite flyers with kites of different shapes and sizes all over the field.
4. ''UP Fair''</nowiki>

'''[[E. Interaction with People]]'''

UP Sunken Garden

2009-08-31T13:12:59Z

Idco: /* University of the Philippines Sunken Garden */

== '''University of the Philippines Sunken Garden''' ==
Next to the Oblation, the Sunken Garden would be the best suited famous landmark/site of the University of the Philippines. It is in the heart of the 2.2 km. Academic Oval surrounded by acacia trees. It has been the most favorable place for the UP and non-UP communities for its wide and shady area to present a place for a number of activities. The setting of the sun provides a perfect backdrop for the people who wanted to spend time in the Garden.

'''[[A. Background]]'''
<nowiki>
The General del Pilar Parade Grounds is the official name of the Sunken Garden, as it is popularly called. It is a five-hectare area of vast land—which is able to serve almost three football fields—and is the largest vacant land in the Diliman campus where various outdoor activities can be performed. It was basically, a basin and is believed to sink every year since it lies in a fault line. Because of the water spring that originates from it, the Sunken Garden used to be half-submerged in water.</nowiki>

'''[[B. Surrounding Buildings]]'''
<nowiki>
The UP Sunken Garden is surrounded by a number of buildings:
To its North lies the Malcolm Hall—College of Law
To its South lies the Benitez Hall—College of Education
To its East lies the Vinzons Hall (where one has an exact view of the Garden) and the College of Business Administration
To its West is the Gonzales Hall—University Library or Main Library</nowiki>

'''[[C. Surrounding Artifacts]]'''
<nowiki>
Aside from the buildings, the Sunken Garden is also circumferenced by artifacts like the following:
1. ''Beltran''
These are the benches that line the edges of the Sunken Garden. They give a more comfortable option for those who are not too fond of Indian-sitting/sitting on the grass. They were built in memory of the late and highly respected Luis Beltran. In fact, each bench bears the name of a colleague or a friend of him.
2. ''Acacia Trees''
The view of the Sunken would not be complete without the trees that encircle it. The trees are mainly Acacia trees where students and non-students stay under its shades for school work and other activities.
3. ''Grandstand''
Here in the Sunken lies the Grandstand that provides an overlook of the five-hectare expanse. The old Grandstand is a box-like structure that resembles to a torii—a gateway of a Shinto temple. It is a long open one that looked like a waiting shed. Architect Froilan Hong’s modification of the initial design transformed the box-like structure into a pyramid-design one with a red roofing and four-angled pegs. The new Grandstand accentuates the vast empty space of green grass.</nowiki>

'''[[D. Events]]'''
<nowiki>
1. ''Cadena de Amor Festival''
1950 CDA Festival
2. ''ROTC''
The General del Pilar Parade grounds is where ROTC Cadets undergo their Citizens Military Training or CMT. Every weekend, a large gathering of males stand and march in the field for hours. It is also the venue for the annual presentation of corps sponsors at the end of first semester.
3. ''Latagaw Cup''
Through the year, the Sunken becomes a venue for a lot of sport activities and festivals. One of which is the Latagaw Cup , a soccer event competed by various student organizations inside the University of the Philippines. Philippine indigenous games are also held here as part of the celebration of the UP Diliman Month during February. During summer, you will see Frisbee throwers, kite flyers with kites of different shapes and sizes all over the field.
4. ''UP Fair''</nowiki>

'''[[E. Interaction with People]]'''

Sundial

2009-08-31T12:14:46Z

Idco:

== '''University of the Philippines Sundial''' ==

The Sundial of the University of the Philippines Diliman is presently located along G. Apacible Street between the College of Engineering and the National Engineering Center. It serves as the testament of loyalty of the alumni engineers to their Alma Mater.

'''[[A. Background]]'''

'''I. ''First'''''

<nowiki>
The first sundial ever made by the alumni engineers of the University of the Philippines stood in the middle of the Manila campus on Taft Avenue in the 1920s. This was considered as the largest sundial built in the whole world at that time. It had steel arches and a gnomon 60 feet long. Unfortunately, to make way for the ROTC parade grounds, the first sundial in UP was torn down in the 1930s.</nowiki>

'''II. ''Second'''''

<nowiki>
In the span of almost two decades, engineers of the university built another sundial that was placed on the west lawn of Melchor Hall--College of Engineering. Although the second one was smaller, it was still as impressive as the first structure. It was also made of steel standing on a concrete area. Its gnomon is shaped like a slide rule, making it as the symbol of mathematics. Sadly, a strong typhoon destructed it in 1968.</nowiki>

'''III. ''Present'''''

<nowiki>
After the two destructions, the UP Alumni Engineers built another sturdier concrete sundial in 1972. It is installed and is presently between the Melchor Hall and the National Engineering Center Building. At the base of its gnomon is the year 1947 representing the foundation year of the Alumni Engineers.

</nowiki>

Sundial

2009-08-31T12:09:40Z

Idco: /* University of the Philippines Sundial */

== '''University of the Philippines Sundial''' ==

The Sundial of the University of the Philippines Diliman is presently located along G. Apacible Street between the College of Engineering and the National Engineering Center. It served as the testament of loyalty of the alumni engineers to their Alma Mater.

'''[[A. Background]]'''

'''I. ''First'''''

<nowiki>
The first sundial ever made by the alumni engineers of the University of the Philippines stood in the middle of the Manila campus on Taft Avenue in the 1920s. this was considered as the largest sundial built in the whole world at that time. It has steel arches and a gnomon 60 feet long. Unfortunately, to make way for the ROTC parade grounds, the first sundial in UP was torn down in the 1930s.</nowiki>

'''II. ''Second'''''

<nowiki>
In the span of almost two decades, engineers of the university built another sundial that was placed on the west lawn of Melchor Hall--College of the Engineering. Although the second one was smaller, it was still as impressive as the first structure. It was also made of steel standing on a concrete area. Its gnomon is shaped like a slide rule, making it as the symbol of mathematics. Sadly, a strong typhoon destructed it in 1968.</nowiki>

'''III. ''Present'''''

<nowiki>
After the two destructions, the UP Alumni Engineers built another sturdier concrete sundial in 1972. It was installed and was presently between the Melchor Hall and the National Engineering Center Building. At the base of its gnomon is 1947 representing the foundation year of the Alumni Engineers.

</nowiki>