The 1883 Campana Mujer is a copper church bell owned by Guimbal Parish Church and is about 140 years old. It has a cross and the year of manufacture engraved on it, and it is used to signal mass times, burials, and prayers for the dying. The bell is rung first during funerals of females and children under seven, and it also alerts the community during events like natural disasters. Only trained bell ringers, or Kampaneros, are allowed to ring it to keep its sound clear and meaningful. The bell shows signs of oxidation and rust, especially on the clapper, which may affect its sound and durability. Conservation efforts include plans to rehabilitate the belfry and possibly retire the bell to display it safely while using a different bell for events.
Photo Credit/s:
Tourism Office of Guimbal
Mappers:
Orlando Basco Jr-, John Christian Frajillo, Reijean Marie Escorido, Shannon Jardiolin, Kenneth Jan T. Fernandez
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