Safeguarding heritage a focus as NCCA kicks off Museums and Galleries Month

TO HIGHLIGHT the importance of art galleries and museums in promoting Filipino culture, the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) has revealed the lineup of events to be held during Museum and Galleries Month.

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Held every October since 1991 by virtue of Presidential Proclamation No. 798, the celebrations focus on the preservation of artistic heritage, the promotion of artistic expression, and the fostering of a deeper understanding of Philippine history and identity.

“Museums and galleries are more than just four-walled spaces that house objects. They are vessels of our nation’s identity,” said Bernan Joseph Cruz, NCCA deputy executive director for operations, at the press launch held on Sept. 24 at the Museo ng Muntinlupa in Muntinlupa City.

“They carry the stories that give voice to the richness of our history, our arts, our culture,” he added.

With the theme “Resilient Museums and Galleries: Educating for Preparedness and Recovery,” the NCCA and the National Museum take on the challenge of safeguarding heritage amid unexpected crises.