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DOT, LEGO launches model building competition featuring Intramuros
The Department of Tourism (DOT) in partnership with Intramuros Administration (IA), Felta Multi-Media Inc., the local partner of Lego Education, and the Royal Danish Embassy on August 4 launched a model building competition inspired by the architecture of Intramuros.
“iMake History Fortress Architecture Scale Model Competition” challenges 200 students from different colleges to build scale model designs of iconic landmarks of Intramuros such as the Manila Cathedral, San Agustin Church, San Ignacio Church, Santo Domingo Church, Santo Domingo Church, San Francisco Church, Recoletos Church, Lourdes Church, Ayuntamiento de Manila, Palacio del Gobernador, and Intendencia.
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The models will measure 1:100 meters and will be constructed with special architecture bricks provided by LEGO Education.
Twelve teams will be competing for the top prize, standing to win P30,000 to P50,000. A special prize for the most innovative scale design that will use eco-friendly materials will be provided by Representative Cristal Bagatsing, 5th District of the City of Manila
“This activity aims to encourage youthful Filipino visionaries, particularly architecture and engineering students, to deepen their appreciation of our diversely-rich history as preserved within these immortal walls,” Tourism Secretary Wanda Teo was quoted as saying during the launch of the competition.
The DOT has additionally partnered with IA for the restoration of the Baluarte de Santa Barbara Chamber. The plans include the construction of a LEGO Education Design Learning Center.
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“This fusion of Old Manila’s glory and modern learning will feature all the scale model contest entries of the teams representing the country’s architectural colleges, along with high-tech interactive LEGO learning materials,” said Tourism Undersecretary Rolando Cañizal.
For more details on the competition, visit the Intramuros website. — AT/LA, GMA News
