Exhibit: Nao de China - The Manila Trade 1565 - 1816

November 8 - August 31, 2009

Tuesday - Sunday 10 am - 5 pm

History & Literary Arts building

Free

This exhibit examines some Mexican traditions and traces them to the trade that took place with the Philippines, especially through the port of Manila. Such Mexican icons as la China poblana, majólica pottery, papel chino, etc. are examined and their roots traced to the Manila trade which employed large galleon ships called Naos to transport merchandise and people.  For a listing of public lectures for this event click here.