The Glimpses of Cavite exhibition at Museo De La Salle celebrates Cavite's cultural and historical legacy through the extraordinary collection of Edwin and Aileen Bautista.

With ties to the revolutionary Riego de Dios brothers, the Bautistas preserve artifacts like anting-anting (amulets), liturgical vestments, and Rizalista memorabilia, showcasing Filipino spirituality and craftsmanship despite colonial dismissal. These pieces reflect the blending of indigenous beliefs and Catholic iconography, offering profound insights into Caviteño identity.

The exhibit, opening on December 11, 2024, and running until September 2025, will be held at the MDLS Fe Sarmiento-Panlilio Gallery and Ayuntamiento De Gonzalez Hall. It also features bladed weaponry, Katipunan arms, flags, and maps, symbolizing the Filipino struggle for independence. These artifacts illustrate the nation’s evolving identity and resilience, including maritime routes from the Manila-Acapulco galleons, which link the Philippines’ local and global histories.

A centerpiece is the anting-anting, tied to Cavite’s spiritual traditions and believed to have supernatural powers. Together with the broader collection, the exhibition inspires reflection on the Filipino revolutionary spirit and the importance of safeguarding cultural heritage.