Mozcom Sponsors Shroud of Turin Philippine Exhibition

The famous Shroud is coming to the Philippines.  This historic relic is purportedly Jesus Christ’s burial cloth, popularly known as the Shroud of Turin.  Acclaimed as “the world’s most studied archaeological piece,” the Shroud has sparked heated discussions and debates among academic and religious circles.  Various theories attempting to prove (or disprove) its authenticity have likewise proliferated over the years.  For the first time in history, the Shroud exhibition will be featured in the country, and suffice to say, it will be fascinating.

The actual shroud is locked in an Italian cathedral, and is taken out for public display in Turin only three or four times within a century.  The next public exhibition schedule is set for the year 2025.  But the wonder that is technology has enabled the creation of a life-size replica of this artifact.  This is the “touring Shroud” that will be exhibited across four SM malls: Pampanga, Mall of Asia, Davao, and Cebu..  The life size replica is composed of backlit and full-size transparencies and was made in 2005 using digital photographic reproduction techniques.  The exhibit also features close-ups of the Shroud’s individual details.

Mozcom, the country’s first internet service provider, is the official Internet media partner for the highly anticipated event.  As the online media sponsor, Mozcom developed and is likewise maintaining the website for the event, and provided for the organization’s Internet connection needs.  According to Lea Dimalanta, Marketing Manager for Mozcom, “the organizers trust our website development services.”  Mozcom is also providing online marketing assistance to increase awareness among the tech-savvy market.  Having a strong online presence “empowers Shroud Exhibits International to gain a larger market reach in spreading the story of the shroud,” says Dimalanta.  Websites are [one of the] best methods for exchanging cultures and ideas between people on the web, and Mozcom believes that Shroud [Exhibits International] should have a place in this process of exchange,” she adds.

For the complete schedule, visit www.shroudexhibits.ph.