"THE SAPIAN BRIEF HISTORY"
Front View of Sapian Municipal Hall
The Sapian got its name long after the Spaniards
occupation in the Philippines in 1568, some Spanish soldiers set foot
on the hilltop settlement. The first person they met was a boy who was
sent to an errand and was holding a "SALAPI"
.The Spanish soldier stopped the boy to inquire what is the name of the
place? the boy perplexed by the strange look of the castellan figures
and in comprehensive of the Spanish tongue spoken, answered
hasitatingly in a faltering voice "SAPI". earlier fifty centavos
silver coin were said to have been circulated. The coin were locally
called "SALAPI" means half a peso.
Thus the Spaniards name the village "SAPIAN".
shortly afterward the village was organized as town of Sapian and
celebrates its foundation day every 21st day of July to commemorate to
the town and religious fiesta featuring tilibyugan festival.
Our Lady of Lourdes Grotto Meditation HillS
"Our Lady of Lourdes Grotto Meditation HillS" Constructed
in February 2005 in Sitio Bangkal, Brgy. Maninang , Sapian, Capiz is
nestled on the top of the hill owned by the Villanueva Family resting
among the giant boulders, rocks and stones (as id place and arranged
one over the other by an unexplainable force) as this area keep
appearing on his dreams. There are resting places, sheltered umbrellas
and shades made of indigenous materials available in the premises with
bamboo and wooden benches scattered along the way.
From the
foot of the hill, you will cross a creek and upon reaching the cave
itself, you will find a romantic view of the highway, the rolling hills
and the mountain ranges.
The surrounding area of the Grotto is indeed
conducive to meditation and praying.
The deafening silence allows you
to hear only the blowing of the wind,
the singing of the birds and the rushing sound of cascading water falls.
Surrounded with birds and the rushing sound of cascading water falls.
Surrounded with big and greenery,it is accessible threw all means of transportation.
This is a perfect place for this holy week season for you and for your family.
located at Bangkal maninang Sapian Capiz (beside bangkal elem school). supporting ( jdcruz )