Bamboo hub opens in Antipolo
The museum features an array of exhibits, including a bamboo bicycle, various household items crafted from bamboo, an extensive catalog showcasing diverse bamboo species, superb bamboo arts and crafts, liquor made out of bamboo, and intricate bamboo miniatures portraying Filipino culture
(From left) Mr. Menardo Jimenez, Mrs. Carolina Jimenez, Senator Cynthia Villar and Councilor Edward O’Hara jointly cut the ribbon to inaugurate the garden’s newest bamboo museum attraction.
Visionary environmentalist and founder of Carolina Bamboo Garden, Carolina "Kay" Gozon Jimenez, aptly likened her bamboo garden to a classroom of untapped knowledge, as the botanical oasis unveiled its Bamboo Museum along with its exquisite Bamboo Organ to the public last October.
Against the idyllic backdrop of the garden, Jimenez seized the moment to spotlight the longstanding underappreciation of bamboo, all while unveiling two of the garden's latest attractions.
With great pride in his mom's remarkable achievements, Butch Jimenez and son Miguel graciously assumed the roles of hosts and took the microphone to lead the event.
The gathering was graced by numerous close relatives, among them her husband, the former president and CEO of GMA, Menardo Jimenez, son Joel and her sister, Florencia Gozon-Tarriela.
Jam-packed occasion
A ribbon-cutting ceremony officially opened the Bamboo Museum.
Guest of honor Senator Cynthia Villar delivered a heartfelt message to the guests, reflecting on her own connection to bamboo during her time in Las Pinas, where the Last Bamboo Organ, a national cultural treasure and the sole surviving 19th-century bamboo organ in the Philippines, has stood the test of time.
"In a world facing environmental challenges, bamboo's role in climate change is invaluable. Its sustainability and versatility echo our vision for a harmonious and environmentally conscious community," she said.
The event was also attended by Antipolo 2nd District Councilor Edward O'Hara and Mariano Bacani from the Antipolo City Tourism Office.
