My ancestors met Magellan

c/o RMO using Canva

"You are the only person who can make you happy," (Unknown). Today is the day when my ancestors met Ferdinand Magellan. My ancestors were civilized and cultured. They had a flourishing trade with Chinese and Japanese merchants who visited the islands. The islands had bountiful natural resources, the land produced great crops to feed the people. Life was simple and free.

They were not grouped as one nation but as independent city-states, ruled by Sultans, Rajahs, and Datus. Everyone was free to worship what they believed in. It was not a perfect life but it was better than what the Spaniards did to the people and the land.