Replica of Magellan's Cross (reverse side) atop Bo-od Promontory / Hill
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(DSC02741) After the 13th century when Butuan began a slow descent from its height as a major trading port and with the shift to Sulu, ancient Tausugs who traced their ethnic roots to Butuan would pay a visit to their homeland and plant the Hadlayati Tree on this very site. On March 31, 1521 on Easter Sunday, the Magellan expedition celebrated the first mass on Philippine soil in the island called Mazzaua. It was attended by the two brother kings of Butuan and Mazzaua - Calambu and Siagu. In the afternoon Magellan, his crew and his native hosts planted the cross on the highest hill. They stayed seven days in Mazzaua, helped in the rice harvest for two days, and were regaled by tales of gold in the territory of Butuan and Calaga. (Taken from Bo-od site's memorial marker)
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