Cuenta la historia que Tenjo comenzó a escribirse y tuvo memoria desde 1603, año en que se inició la construcción del templo doctrinero, situado en una esquina de la plaza principal. Con el tiempo este templo quedo corto, fue tan pequeño que en 1909 se habló de tumbarlo para reemplazarlo por uno más moderno.

Por esa época tenía una casa de recreo en los alrededores de Tenjo, el periodista Enrique Santos Montejo, conocido como “Calibán”, quien se opuso decididamente a su destrucción y propuso que se construyera uno nuevo, pero conservando el colonial.

Fue así como se iniciaron las obras de una nueva iglesia de estilo gótico, un estilo de arte medieval que se desarrolló en el norte de Francia y que imperaba por aquella época. Esta nueva construcción, cuyas obras se proyectaron el 24 de septiembre de 1909 y finalizaron en 1971, es nuestra iglesia Santiago Apóstol, una bella edificación que contrasta con el conjunto arquitectónico colonial del templo doctrinero y de las casas del contorno de la plaza principal.

En su interior la iglesia tiene tres naves demarcadas por largas y esbeltas columnas de estilo jónico, uno de los tres estilos de columnas utilizados en la antigua Grecia. Alberga igualmente unos hermosos vitrales en colores clásicos con las imágenes de Santiago Apóstol empuñando la espada; de la Asunción de María Santísima al cielo, en la parte central, obra realizada en pequeñas laminillas doradas y de colores, y a su lado, la de la aparición de María Santísima al Apóstol Santiago en Zaragoza. A la entrada del majestuoso templo está un pequeño bautisterio ambientado por otro hermoso vitral que conmemora el bautismo de Jesucristo.

El antiguo templo se destinó entonces a usos religiosos especiales y como sede del museo cardenalicio “Cardenal Crisanto Luque”, primer cardenal de Colombia, nacido en Tenjo y bautizado en el mismo templo, el 5 de febrero de 1989.

ADENDA: María Claudia Zapata Paz*, hija de Alfonso Zapata Silva, historiador y escritor tenjano, nos enriquece la historia de la iglesia Santiago Apóstol con el siguiente texto: “La historia es para vivirla y hacer parte de ella. Mi abuelo Belisario Zapata fue Mayordomo de Fábrica, como se llamaba entonces, citado por mi papá, Alfonso Zapata, en ‘Tenjo en Palabras’. Él hizo parte de la Junta de Fábrica (organismo que administraba los bienes de la parroquia) y trabajó por la construcción de la Iglesia nueva, nombre que por muchos años le dimos. Mi tía Elvira Zapata se ocupaba del monumento del Santísimo, una tela muy grande que ella y otras señoras y señoritas, y algunas niñas como yo, planchábamos los Martes y Miércoles Santo. Era un plan muy lindo. Planchar era oficio para señoras y nosotras éramos privilegiadas de entrar a la iglesia desocupada de gente y llena del Espíritu Santo. Muy calladitas seguíamos las instrucciones casi matemáticas de mi tía para que no se quedara ni un pequeño lugar sin planchar de esa inmensidad de tela. El Jueves Santo admirábamos la obra de arquitectura de ese manto gigante, sin una arruga e inmaculado, ofrecido al Señor en la Eucaristía”.

*María Claudia Zapata Paz es poeta tenjana, Magister en Educación, Licenciada en Filosofía y Ciencias Religiosas y maestra de teatro por más de 30 años en el Municipio.

Foto: Mario Pedraza

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Travel is the movement of people between relatively distant geographical locations, and can involve travel by foot, bicycle, automobile, train, boat, bus, airplane, or other means, with or without luggage, and can be one way or round trip. Travel can also include relatively short stays between successive movements.

The origin of the word “travel” is most likely lost to history. The term “travel” may originate from the Old French word travail, which means ‘work’. According to the Merriam Webster dictionary, the first known use of the word travel was in the 14th century.

Highlights

Trek to the world-famous Everest Base Camp
Enjoy the amazing view of the Himalayas from Kala Patthar
Travel through the Sherpa villages of Namche, Khumjung, Khunde, and Dingboche
Visit Tengboche the biggest and oldest monastery n the region.

Day 1 :

Kathmandu to Pokhara (By flight or Bus), the city of Lakes, adventures and serenity.

Arrive at Tribhuwan International Airport, Kathmandu, you are welcomed by the team and then you will be transferred to your hotel. This trail goes through Ghorepani Poon Hill. Normally, the trek starts like Pokhara to Nayapul and ends like Phedi to Pokhara. While early travel tended to be slower, more dangerous, and more dominated by trade and migration, cultural and technological advances over many years have tended to mean that travel has become easier and more accessible. The evolution of technology in such diverse fields as horse tack and bullet trains has contributed to this trend.

Day 2 :

Drive to Nayapul and trek to Ulleri

While early travel tended to be slower, more dangerous, and more dominated by trade and migration, cultural and technological advances over many years have tended to mean that travel has become easier and more accessible. The evolution of technology in such diverse fields as horse tack and bullet trains has contributed to this trend.

Day 3 :

Trek to Ghorepani

The Palace of Fifty five Windows: This magnificent palace was built during the reign of King Yakshya Malla in A.D. 1427 and was subsequently remodeled by King Bhupatindra Malla in the seventeenth century. Among the brick walls with their gracious setting and sculptural design, is a balcony with Fifty five Windows, considered to be a unique masterpiece of woodcarving.

Day 4 :

Early trek to Poon Hill, Back to Ghorepani and Trek to Tadapani

Far far away, behind the word mountains, far from the countries Vokalia and Consonantia, there live the blind texts. Separated they live in Bookmarksgrove right at the coast of the Semantics, a large language ocean. A small river named Duden flows by their place and supplies it with the necessary regelialia.

Day 5 :

Tadapani to Chomrong

Even the all-powerful Pointing has no control about the blind texts it is an almost unorthographic life One day however a small line of blind text by the name of Dan decided to leave for the far World of Grammar.

Day 6 :

Chomrong to Dobhan (Dovan)

The Big Oxmox advised her not to do so because there were thousands of bad Commas, wild Question Marks and devious Semikoli, but the Little Blind Text didn’t listen.

Day 7 :

Dovan to Deurali

When she reached the first hills of the Italic Mountains, she had a last view back on the skyline of her hometown Bookmarksgrove, the headline of Alphabet Village and the subline of her own road, the Line Lane. Pityful a rethoric question ran over her cheek.

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How fit do I need to be to do this trek?

Annapurna Base Camp is a Grade B or a moderately difficult trekking route. So any fit person can do this trek, even if you do not have any previous experience. You should be aware of what to expect and mentally prepare for it. Then, as long as you will too, you can.

How long do we walk every day when doing Annapurna Base Camp trekking?

On average, you walk about 4 to 6 hours per day. One or two days can be as less as 3hrs and one or two days can be as long as 7hrs.

What is the highest altitude reached in this trek?

The highest altitude reached is 4190m. This is the elevation of Annapurna Base Camp. ABC is the highest we will climb in this trek.

What about battery charging and hot shower facilities?

Yes, you can charge batteries en route. Charger should be brought. There are hot shower facilities as well. You may have to pay a certain amount for both ($1-$2). Negotiate. Also, a hot water facility could be free at a lower elevation.

Are there ATMs on the way to Annapurna Base Camp?

No. There are no ATMs on this trek route. You will have to draw enough cash in Pokhara or Kathmandu. There are a number of ATMs in these cities. Everything is paid in Nepali rupees. So money should be exchanged before the start of the trek.

What about internet access?

Yes. The Internet can be accessed in most places. Sometimes, there might be some technical problems. The Internet in Nepal is not as fast as you are used to and at times you can just lose connection.

Is it necessary to hire Guides/trekking agency for Annapurna Base Camp trekking?

Not really. It depends on you. If you want, ABC trekking can be done independently. You could hire a guide and a porter by yourself instead of going through an agency or not hire a guide at all. Although, not having a guide can be a little problematic during the offseason.

It really depends on you. Is it your first time in Nepal? How confident are you of being able to find your way around? How pressed on time are you? If you go through an agency, it will be costlier but everything will be planned. You will only have to come, trek and return.

How much do guides and porters cost?

For the Annapurna region, pay for guides range from $20 to $30 per day and porters take $15 to $25 per day.

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