NATIONAL HERITAGE MONTH CALENDAR OF ACTIVITIES (Updated as of May 15, 2018)

DATE ACTIVITY TITLE BRIEF DESCRIPTION OBJECTIVES TIME VENUE CULTURA CONTACT PERSON L AGENCY Whole Batang ROFG A workshop on folkloric To teach and educate the children on the Bahay ni Kuya CCP Dulce Obusan month of Summer dance and music.JESSE jess dance and music researches of Ramon Philippine Folk Ramon Obusan Folkloric May Workshop Obusan, National Artist for Dance. Heritage and Foundation Resource Center [email protected] Center, Pasay City

Whole Our Historic Compile album of visits to To promote the shrines and increase the Whole  Mt. Samat PVAO- BGen. Restituto L. Aguilar AFP month of Album different shrines, featuring historical awareness month of Shrine, Pilar, DND (Ret.) May the visitors personal May, 8AM Bataan 02 911-4296 experience TO 5PM  Capas National Shrine, Capas, Tarlac  Kiangan Shrine, Kiangan, Ifugao Province NATIONAL HERITAGE MONTH CALENDAR OF ACTIVITIES (Updated as of May 15, 2018) Whole Plant a Memory Plant tree/s in the shrine/s To pay tribute to veteran-heroes in a Whole • Mt. Samat PVAO- BGen. Restituto L. Aguilar AFP month of Forest for each veteran-hero the symbolic way, while uplifting the quality of month of Shrine, Pilar, DND (Ret.) May visitor selects. Tag each living environment. May, 8AM Bataan 02 911-4296 tree with a mini biography TO 5PM • Capas National highlighting that hero’s Shrine, Capas, contributions. Tarlac • Kiangan Shrine, Kiangan, Ifugao Province • Balantang Memorial Cemetery National Shrine, Jaro, Iloilo City • Ricarte National Shrine, City of Batac, Ilocos Norte • , Taguig City, Metro Manila NATIONAL HERITAGE MONTH CALENDAR OF ACTIVITIES (Updated as of May 15, 2018) Whole Read, Review, and Partner with local libraries To serve as a tool for a better Whole • Veterans PVAO- BGen. Restituto L. Aguilar AFP month of Recommend to create a display books understanding of our nation’s historic past month of Memorial and DND (Ret.) May with military significance. that shall contribute to the compelling task May 2018 Historical 02 911-4296 (except Have each visitors select a of preparing our country's future (except Division, PVAO, weekends) book and write a short defenders - the future Filipino vetarans. weekends); Camp General reviews to be displayed at 8am-5pm Aguinaldo, the library and at the PVAO Quezon City website. • Philippine- Korea Friendship Center, Taguig City • AFP Library, Camp General Aguinaldo, Quezon City

Whole If Trees Could Talk In cooperation with SCH To raise awareness on the need to Whole NCCA Gallery NCCA Mimi Santos month of and NCAG. An exhibit preserve natural heritage through the month of Gallery Bryan Llapitan, May curated by Jaime Pacena visual arts May 2018; NCCA Gallery opening on 527 2192 locals 324 & 328 Tentative striking of the May 5, 2018 exhibition is May 5, 2018 Banners may be up May 5 or 6, 2018.

Natural Heritage is Cultural Heritage and “we are not at the doorstep of cultural heritage crisis, we are in the crisis. And if we do not do anything about it, we might be at a state where it will be difficult to recover.”

This is an exhibit on hearing NATIONAL HERITAGE MONTH CALENDAR OF ACTIVITIES (Updated as of May 15, 2018) and seeing what nature has to say.

Artists are invited to submit 48 x 24-inch artworks accompanied by statements. We plan to exhibit the original artworks at the NCCA Gallery. The educational component of this project is the printing of the images with the artists' statements on tarps to be erected on/hung from available tarp poles in , particularly along General Luna Street but if the Intramuros Admin would offer other additional areas, that would be also feasible. Whole Pagpapalawig ng Posting of official To promote understanding and awareness Whole Philippine DFA Ms. Evelyn Javier Jr. month of Pambansang logo/streamer of the of Filipino cultural heritage. month of Embassy in May Pamana national campaign on May 2018 Mexico Lobby Filipino cultural heritage Whole NCCA Public A choice of two (2) topics: Promote the Philippines’ cultural and Whole Sentro Rizal DFA Ms. Maricor Jesalva month of Lecture on Culture, Art and being historical heritage among multicultural month of Philippine Cultural attache May Philippine Arts distinctly “Filipino” children and foreign audience in South May 2018 Embassy, Seoul m.jessalva@philembassy- and Culture Preserving the Philippines’ Korea seoul.com Cultural Heritage NATIONAL HERITAGE MONTH CALENDAR OF ACTIVITIES (Updated as of May 15, 2018) Whole Display exhibit of Display of items will include To promote understanding of the May 2 to 31, Lobby of the DFA Merlines Mellejor month of cultural/Filipinian artworks, books, fabrics Philippine program and 2018 Consulate. G/F May a items of national and video presentation on awareness of the richness of Philippine 9AM to 5PM heritage (eg weaving and fabric culture, arts and heritage to the young Filipiniana fabrics, production as well as generation living in Milan and Northern artwork etc) instructional videos of Italy and to foreign nationals. folklore dances etc

MAY 1, Obreros Festival : A festival that will To showcase the Malay culture through Malay, Aklan CCP Felix Delos Santo 2018 Rediscover Malay showcase the identity that dance and music. Malay Tourism Office unites Malay community. [email protected]

MAY 1-7, Movie Screening 1. Legacy – Philippine With Filipino community organization May 1-7, Sydney PCG DFA Ms Rachel Calisin 2018 World Heritage leaders and Filcom media 2018 Cultural Officer Sites [email protected] .au MAY 1-15, Kasuotang Pinoy Exhibit various Filipiniana To promote understanding and awareness May 1-15, Philippine DFA Ms. Evelyn Javier Jr. 2018 attire of Filipino cultural heritage. 2018 Embassy in Mexico Lobby MAY 1-15, Sayaw ng Lahi Video showing of Filipino To promote appreciation of Filipino folk May 1-15, Philippine DFA Ms. Evelyn Javier Jr. 2018 folk dances dances. 2018 Embassy in Mexico Lobby MAY 2 - 4, Designing Archival To share experience on the set-up of NAP TBA TBA NAP Remmel G. Talabis/ 2018 Exhibits (Vigan) archival exhibit (02) 525 1828

MAY 2, Screening May 2, 2018 Philippine DFA 2018 Embassy in Australia MAY 2, Teaching of Basic Demonstration on how to To promote Tinikling as our national dance May 2, 2018 Philippine DFA Merlines Mellejor 2018 Tinkling to the kids dance the basic steps in to the children away from home and to Embassy in Milan Tinikling. children of former Filipinos living in Milan Lobby of the and Northern Italy. Consulate. G/F NATIONAL HERITAGE MONTH CALENDAR OF ACTIVITIES (Updated as of May 15, 2018) MAY 3-4, Pack! Pinas Packaging Roadshow in To urge the micro, small, and medium May 3-4, Design DTI – OSEC: 2018 Luzon, Visayas and enterprises (MSMEs) to improve the 2018 Center Mr. Kenneth Fernandez – 0998 Mindanao led and packaging of their products to be more Summit Hotel, 554 8407 organized by DTI – OSEC competitive both in the domestic and Tacloban international markets. Mr. Jiro Cruz – 0917 577 1676

Design Center of the Philippines as one Design Center: of the partners in the event will have Ms. Sharmaine Urbano – 0936 its design services booth (1st & 2nd day) 495 9938 together with talks (2nd day): Ms. Cristine Nazareth – 0906 1. High Impact Packaging by Mr. Jowee 535 4731 Alviar of Team Manila

2. Value of Investing in Branding and Packaging Design by Mr. Dan Matutina of Plus63 Design Co.

MAY 4, St. James “Paco Park Presents” is a To display and promote Filipino talents in 6:00 p.m. to NPDC Marianne Bool – 302-7079 or 2018 Cathedral Choir in Catholic Mass Media Hall of classical music and to provide 7:00 p.m. 0997 4589 Paco Park Presents Fame Awardee for Best opportunities in singing outside the church. [email protected] Cultural Program, brought to us by the Department of Tourism and the National Parks Development Committee. It features classical music, intimate presentations limited to solo artists, duets and small chamber groups. Paco Park Presents started February 29, 1980. Held every Friday at 6pm at the historic Paco NATIONAL HERITAGE MONTH CALENDAR OF ACTIVITIES (Updated as of May 15, 2018) Park from January to June (First Concert Season) and September to December (Second Concert Season).

St. James Cathedral Choir is a church based chorale group. MAY 5, Labs Kita, Sabado! is a To showcase Filipino Open- 2018 regular public service musical talent and to Air Auditorium May Ann Peacita 302-7079/ 0997 project of the National provide an avenue for 4589 473 Parks Development the performance [email protected] Committee and original compositions [email protected] Department of Tourism. It in front of a bigger features the best of audience. PAMANANG Original Pilipino Music HIMIG (OPM), independent bands, PART 1 contemporary 6:00 p.m. Featuring: Zoe and dances and other modern to The Jaywalkers performances. 7:00 p.m. NPDC MAY 5, 2. GINTO: History Wrought To showcase to the Filipino and Filipino- Sydney PCG Ms Rachel Calisin 2018 in Gold (CD from BSP) Australians in Australia the cultural Cultural Officer 3. Tanaw: catalogue of the heritage of the Philippines [email protected] Screening at the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas .au Consular area of Painting Collection (CD several historical from BSP) CDs/DVDs for 5 4. Jose Rizal; and May 5, 2018 consecutive days 5. Philippine Treasures 1PM DFA MAY 5, Diwa, Kapwa, Talk on Filipino culture Develop appreciation of Philippine culture Chancery, Brazil Consul General 2018 Dama: utilizing the concepts of in general. Ariz Convalecer Understanding Diwa, Kapwa, and Dama May 5, 2018 [email protected] Filipino Culture 9AM-12NN DFA MAY 5, : The Lecture-Writeshop on Develop appreciation of Philippine history May 5, 2018 Chancery, Brazil Consul General 2018 ancient Filipino Baybayin and lifeways 2PM-5PM DFA Ariz Convalecer NATIONAL HERITAGE MONTH CALENDAR OF ACTIVITIES (Updated as of May 15, 2018) syllabary [email protected]

MAY 5, The Annual Filipino Fiesta The day-long Filipino Fiesta is held in Kaplolani Park, Ma. Romina R. Bautista 2018 and Parade is the oldest Honolulu every May to showcase the Hawaii Cultural Officer running and most popular unique and cultural facets of Filipino [email protected] event celebrating Filipino culture. culture in Hawaii. It embodies the essence of a celebratory Organizers estimate each time in the Philippines known as “Flores de year that over 10, 000 Mayo” or “Flowers of May” which is a Hawaii residents and festival held in the Philippines every May. tourists attend the cultural show to appreciate colorful indigenous costumes and exhibits, arts and craft, visit over fifty (50) cultural, business, non-profit booths, and watch live music and traditional dances while feasting on 26th Filipino Fiesta savory dishes native to the May 5, 2018 and Parade Philippines. 9AM-5PM DFA MAY 6, Introduction and sharing of To promote Philippine culture and Possible Venues: Michelle M. Jayag 2018 short stories heritage; and To celebrate the month of Museu Du Cultural Officer Storytelling of (folklores/legend) with May as the National Heritage Month Oriente, Lisbon [email protected] Filipino Folktales Filipino and Portuguese Official Residence +351 216083274 for Children children. of the Head of Session I - Tagalog Post Session II - English Church of or Portuguese May 6, 2018 Scotland DFA MAY 7-11, Mindanao General Santos NCCA 2018 Facilitators May 7-11, City Cultural Training 2018 Mapping NATIONAL HERITAGE MONTH CALENDAR OF ACTIVITIES (Updated as of May 15, 2018) MAY 7-11, The exhibit aims to Through the photos and dioramas in the UP Manila: Mitzi DenniceGamboa Committee 2018 showcase the beauty of exhibit, it is hoped that the audience will Museum of Head, PA 164 Curatorship and some of the famous streets have gained additional insight and History of Ideas Collections Management and structures in Manila appreciation for the historical and back then and to compare significant places and structures in Manila. 09473606473 it to its condition during the The goal is to show how rich the culture of war and today. The exhibit Manila is even behind its noise and will contain dioramas that pollution. The exhibit aims to let its will give its audience the audience know that once, Manila was glimpse of how it was back grand and beautiful, and through then in these places. The knowledge, appreciation, and efforts, it exhibit will also have can happen again. The exhibit would like to photographs of these encourage its viewers to look at Manila in a heritage sites for its positive perspective as well as to explore audience as well as its the remaining and possible notable places UP exhibitors to reminisce and and buildings in Manila. Manila appreciate what should be BA protected and maintained. May 7-11, Philippine Where In Manila 2018 Arts MAY 8, Records Disposition To be able to identify temporary and TBA Ms. Merlie Magdamit/ 2018 Administration and Training permanent records through inventory (02) 51 6830 Workshop regarding inventory of records, To impart knowledge regarding the Records appraisal of records, establishment of Records Disposition Disposition development of records, Schedule Administration disposition of schedule and and Training its implementation Workshop 8AM-5PM NAP NATIONAL HERITAGE MONTH CALENDAR OF ACTIVITIES (Updated as of May 15, 2018) Guided tour of the archival To promote the records collection of NAP The Negros exhibit mounted at The Museum, Heritage Tour of Negros Museum To highlight the role of records in nation Bacolod City, “Talamdan: building Negros Images of Negros Occidental in Records To showcase the relevance of records in Collections of the present times National Archives of the Philippines” 4PM-5PM MAY 9-10, Records Disposition To be able to identify temporary and TBA 2018 Administration and Training permanent records through inventory Workshop regarding inventory of records, To impart knowledge regarding the Records appraisal of records, establishment of Records Disposition Disposition development of records, Schedule Administration disposition of schedule and and Training its implementation Workshop 8AM-5PM MAY 10, The event is organized by IWC holds this event for 2 reasons: Novotel Ms Edith Mallillin 2018 IWC of Thailand, one of the Sukhumvit 20 66 63 363 1454 oldest and largest social  As a fund raiser event – to be able Hotel, Bangkok, [email protected] cubs in the Kingdom, to support the education of less Thailand composed of female Thai fortunate young girls through the IWC members, IWC Scholarship Foundation and to international female support other local foundations expatriates including benefitting women empowerment; (Filipinos), and female  To foster cultural exchange Post plans to members from the between international expats in participate in the diplomatic corps. Thailand and the Thai community. event, The Bazaar is patronized by IWC “International friends and its regular Thai and Women’s Club international members. (IWC) The Embassy considers its participation in International Food the bazaar as an opportunity to promote May 10, and Tourism Fair the rich cultural heritage of the Philippines 2018 2018” and a fitting occasion for Filipino expats to Whole day DFA NATIONAL HERITAGE MONTH CALENDAR OF ACTIVITIES (Updated as of May 15, 2018) appreciate and remember their heritage inspiring them to be proud of their heritage. MAY 10, 121st Death Commemorative Program Museo ng 2018 Anniversary of Paglilitis ni Andres bonifacio Andres Bonifacio

Lecture

Ang mga Kapatid May 10, ni Maypagasa 2018

In commemoration of Museo ni Jose Jude Ay-ay 0917-851-9548 Andres Bonifacio’s death Rizal Fort on 10 May, this lecture Santiago, presents a comparative Intramuros, analysis of the trials of Rizal Manila and Bonifacio, specifically on the charges, defense, and arguments which led in the two heroes’ persecution and death. A political cartoon-making workshop follows with the theme, “Ang Mamatay ng Dahil Sa’yo: Paglilitis at Kamatayan ni Jose at Andres.” The Two Trials 1:00 p.m.

Workshop Museo ni Jose Political Cartoon- May 10, Rizal, Fort Making 2018 Santiago NHCP NATIONAL HERITAGE MONTH CALENDAR OF ACTIVITIES (Updated as of May 15, 2018) MAY 10-12, Tatlong araw na seminar Maipakilala sa mga guro at estudyante ang Central Bicol Lourdes Z. Hinampas 2018 hinggil sa maka-Filipinong maka-Filipinong pananaw sa pagtuturo ng State University, [email protected] pananaw sa pagtuturo ng panitikan; Pili, Camarines panitikan; ipinakikilala rin Sur Pambansang dito ang katangian ng Sa pakikipagtulungan sa CBSUA May 10-12, Reorentasyong panitikang Filipino 2018, 8AM Pampanitikan to 5PM KWF MAY 11, Soprano, Anya Anya is currently studying 6:00 p.m. to Paco Park, San NPDC 2018 Tapales in Paco under the wing of Ms. Thea To display and promote Filipino talents in 7:00 p.m. Marcelino, Paco, Park Presents Perez , a teacher in the classical music and to provide Manila University of Sto. Thomas opportunities in singing outside the and a lyric soprano. She university. first started with songs from Broadway such as Castle On A Cloud from Les Miserables and Wishing You Were Somehow Here Again from Phantom of the Opera then she moved on to harder pieces from operas. She plans to go to the University of Sto. Thomas for college and study music. NATIONAL HERITAGE MONTH CALENDAR OF ACTIVITIES (Updated as of May 15, 2018) MAY 11, Barrio Fiesta in Barrio Fiesta is the most To promote the Philippines and Philippine May 11, Wakalat Street, DFA Kristine Ravelo 2018 Jordan popular festive cultural culture in Jordan 2018 District of Cultural Officer tradition of the Philippines. 10AM-10PM Sweifiah, +639779099995 The Filipino showcasing of To encourage the participation of Overseas Amman, Jordan [email protected] community, religiosity, Filipino Workers (OFWs) in the event, creativity, and festive spirit. thereby raising their profile and awareness The Embassy tentatively of the rich Philippine cultural traditions plans to feature the Santa Cruzan, Filipino dances, To cultivate the festive traditions of the traditional Filipino cuisine Philippines in Jordan and games and will also look into the possibility of collaborating with The Filipino Channel (TFC).

MAY 11, 200TH Birth Commemorative Program May 11, Museo ni Jose NHCP 2018 Anniversary of 2018 Rizal, Calamba Francisco Mercado

Taga-ilog: Mga Lecture May 11, Museo ni Kwentong Buhay 2018 Apolinario sa Pandacan, Mabini, PUP Nagtahan, at Sta. Mesa sa ika-19 Siglo MAY 12, Pintig: Indigenous Lecture-Demo on Develop appreciation of Filipino musical May 12, Chancery, Brazil DFA Consul General 2018 Filipino sound and traditional Filipino sounds heritage. 2018 Ariz Convalecer instruments and indigenous instruments 9AM-12NN [email protected] Laban-Laro: Lecture-Demo on Develop appreciation of traditional games May 12, Chancery, Brazil DFA Consul General Filipino games and traditional Filipino games and Filipino warrior arts. 2018, Ariz Convalecer fighting art and Arnis/Kali. 2PM-5PM [email protected] NATIONAL HERITAGE MONTH CALENDAR OF ACTIVITIES (Updated as of May 15, 2018) MAY 13-19, SUC’s Fair higher CHED’s Annual Anniversary For CHED to provide opportunity for State Working CHED Central CHED 2018 (every Education Week Celebration- a weeklong Universities and Colleges (SUCs) hours for office and CHED third week celebration dubbed as nationwide to exhibit/ showcase their One week Regional Offices of May) “Higher Education Week” products and innovations (Simultaneously)

SUC’s in particular and other stakeholders are given opportunity by CHED in exhibiting / showcasing and commercializing research/extension-based patented and non-patented products, among others are the following:

-native food and delicacies

- research-based clean technology of coconut fruit and extension-based hablon products

- the hablon products like hand-woven polyester fabrics and hand-woven and hand-painted cotton products

MAY 15, Women in Good Lecture May 15, Museo ni Jesse NHCP 2018 Governance 2018 Robredo

MAY 15-17, Training NLP 2018 Workshop on Mother Tongue’s Children Books NATIONAL HERITAGE MONTH CALENDAR OF ACTIVITIES (Updated as of May 15, 2018) MAY 16-18, Conservation and Training-Workshop on Capacitate librarians and others in May 16-18; NLP Rare Books NLP Anne Rosette Crelencia 2018 Preservation of Conservation and conservation and preservation of printed 8AM-5PM Section Filipiniana Division, Library Resources Preservation of Library resources 336-7200 loc. 311 Resources

MAY 16, Magpinta Tayo! Workshop 8:00 a.m. Museo ni Manuel NHCP 2018 Quezon Diliman, Quezon City MAY 16-17, Pack! Pinas May 3-4, Design DTI – OSEC: 2018 2018, Limketkai Luxe Center Mr. Kenneth Fernandez – 0998 Packaging Roadshow in To urge the micro, small, and medium Hotel, Cagayan 554 8407 Luzon, Visayas and enterprises (MSMEs) to improve the 9h00 – de Oro Mindanao led and packaging of their products to be more 18h00 Mr. Jiro Cruz – 0917 577 1676 organized by DTI – OSEC competitive both in the domestic and international markets. Design Center: Ms. Sharmaine Urbano – 0936 495 9938 Design Center of the Philippines as one of the partners in the event will have Ms. Cristine Nazareth – 0906 its design services booth (1st & 2nd day) 535 4731 together with talks (2nd day):

1. High Impact Packaging by Mr. Jowee Alviar of Team Manila

2. Value of Investing in Branding and Packaging Design by Mr. Dan Matutina of Plus63 Design Co.

MAY 16-30, Pelikulang Pinoy Film showing of old To promote understanding and awareness May 16-30, Philippine DFA Ms. Evelyn Javier 2018 classical films. of Filipino 2018 Embassy in 8AM-5PM Mexico Lobby NATIONAL HERITAGE MONTH CALENDAR OF ACTIVITIES (Updated as of May 15, 2018) MAY 17 - Annual Obando Pag-asa, Obando, San 19, 2018 Fertility Rites Bulacan Pascual (Sayaw sa Baylon Obando) Parish

MAY 17-19, Central Visayas Provincial NCCA 2018 Regional Summit Government of Cebu

MAY 18, Opening of the May 18, Natural History National 2018 Natural History 2018 Museum Museum Museum MAY 19, GIN RUM & TRUTH With Yok Tano on vocals, To showcase Filipino musical talent and to 6:00 p.m. to Rizal Park Open- NPDC May Ann Peacita 302-7079/ 0997 2018 MUSIC VIDEO Mey Reyes on bass, Snide provide an avenue for the performance 7:00 p.m. Air Auditorium 4589 473 LAUNCH Rosel on lead guitar, Inigo original compositions in front of a bigger [email protected] Mortel on drums and audience (especially the band’s newest [email protected] Martin Salvano on music video) in front of a bigger audience. texture/guitars, this band is known for their songs with themes of camaraderie, belief in one self, frustration and redemption. Their singles, “Kalayaan” and “All These Sins” have been receiving regular circulations on radio stations. MAY 19, Skokle Festival of The event, held at Skokie’s To support the Filipino community’s May 19-20, Oakton Park DFA Ms Jelly Carandang 2018 Cultures 19-acre Oakton Park, has participation in the ethnic folk music and 2018; 11AM- 4701 Oakton [email protected] grown over 25 years from dance, wide range of food, unique arts and 7PM Street, Skokle, 14 cultures with 1,000 crafts, and international children’s games Illinois, USA attendees, to more than in the Village of Skokie, representing its three dozen cultures and tremendous diversity. 30,000 visitors, annually. Over two days in May, NATIONAL HERITAGE MONTH CALENDAR OF ACTIVITIES (Updated as of May 15, 2018) visitors enjoy ethnic folk music and dance on two stages, arts and crafts, international children’s games, food, beer tasting, a merchandise bazaar, cultural booths, a mini train ride around the park, and the festival’s iconic flag display. The festival has been honoured with both state and national art event programming awards. MAY 19 & Exhibition of Filipiniana products To impart to the Filipinos in NSW the role May 19 & ACI Central DFA Ms Rachel Calisin 26, 2018 Philippine made of the Filipino women during the Spanish 26, 2018 Campbelltown, Cultural Officer products colonial period, the American regime and 1PM-3PM Shop 4, 3-9 [email protected] the Japanese occupations of the Warby St. .au Philippines Campbelltown NSW 2560 Australia

MAY 19-20, Talk entitled, “The Two Parts talk To impart to the Filipinos in NSW the role May 19 & Sydney PCG DFA Ms. Rachel Calisin 2018 contributions of of the Filipino women during the Spanish 26, 2018 Cultural Officer Filipino Women in colonial period, the American regime and 1PM-4PM [email protected] the history of the the Japanese occupations of Philippines .au Philippines”

MAY 19 & Opening of > To promote the records collection of TBA TBA NAP Remmel G. Talabis/ (02) 525 1828 26, 2018 Mindanao Records NAP Exhibit > To highlight the role of records in nation building > To showcase the relevance of records in present times NATIONAL HERITAGE MONTH CALENDAR OF ACTIVITIES (Updated as of May 15, 2018) MAY 20, Bocaue Youth Concert at the Park is the To showcase the talents of the young 6:00 p.m. to Rizal Park Open- NPDC Margaux Vanessa T. Decripito / 2018 Concert Band ’16 longest running weekly Bulakenyos in the performing arts. 7:00 p.m. Air Auditorium 09291573459 / in CONCERT AT public service project of the [email protected] THE PARK National Parks To promote the band culture prevalent and Development Committee supported by the Municipal Gov’t of and the Department of Bocaue, Bulacan. Tourism. This cultural production started in 1978 with the primary objective of bringing music especially classical music, even closer to the people.

The Bocaue Youth Concert Band ’16 is composed of more than 45 young student musicians from Bocaue, Bulacan under the tutelage of Sir Al Manuel, the band music director and band conductor, Allan Angelo Manuel, both alumni of UST Conservatory of Music major in Music Education. MAY 20, Motherhood: By Exhibit May 20, Museo ng NHCP 2018 Avic Zamora 2018 Republika ng 1899

MAY 20, Street Food Cooking demonstration on To showcase traditional Filipino food May 20, Museu Do DFA Michelle M. Jayag 2018 Festival traditional food 2018 Oriente, Lisbon Cultural Officer [email protected] +351 216083274 NATIONAL HERITAGE MONTH CALENDAR OF ACTIVITIES (Updated as of May 15, 2018) MAY 20, Film Showing at Isang araw na Gawain Maipabatid sa mga kawani ng Komisyon sa May 21, Bulwagang KWF Maria Christina A. Pangan 2018 lecture hinggil sa upang maitanghal ang isang Wikang Filipino ang iba’t ibang aspekto ng 2018, 10AM Romualdez, 09062486593 Intangible Cultural pelikula o dokumentaryo intangible cultural heritage at ang Gusali Watson [email protected] Heritage hinggil sa nanganganib na kahalagahan sa mga Gawain at proyekto ng kultura at iba pang aspekto KWF upang maprotektahan ang mga wika ng intangible cultural na bahagi ng kultural na pamanang ito. heritage Bahagi ng pagpapaunlad ng kakayahan ng mga kawani ng KWF MAY 21-22, Kids Festival Storytelling, music, arts, Create among the children a May 21-22, NLP NLP Melanie Ramirez 2018 crafts, cooking, food, and consciousness, respect, and love for the 2018; 9AM- Reference Division, games about the Filipino Filipino culture and history. 3PM 336 7200 loc. 207 culture. MAY 21-23, EVAM Summit: 3 Local NCOM 2018 Day Basic Government of Museology Ormoc City Workshop MAY 21-25, Cultural Mapping May 21-25, Bayawan, Negros NCCA 2018 Training 2018 Oriental Cultural Mapping

MAY 22, The Lua Tradition The Lua is a traditional 18 May, 9:00 Museo nina Leon NHCP Sylvia Alvarez 2018 declamation in the a.m. at Galicano 0917-852-1652 vernacular language. It is Apacible Taal, usually recited by a maiden Batangas when honoring the Virgin Mary, or by a boy when honoring a male saint like St. John the Baptist. In the province of Batangas, the Lua tradition is centered in the town of Balayan, where Leon and Galicano Apacible were born, and is observed every May. This project NATIONAL HERITAGE MONTH CALENDAR OF ACTIVITIES (Updated as of May 15, 2018) aims to spread awareness of such rich Batangas cultural tradition. MAY 21-28, PHLPost Stamp Stamp Collectors Exhibit a.) to showcase the entire Philippine 21 – 28 May 8:00 to 5:00 PHLPost Zenaida O. Trambulo/ 527 01 08/ 2018 Exhibit which will carry the theme Colonial Churches stamps issued by 2018 527 01 32 “Pambansang Pagkakaisa Phlpost through the years, b.) to continue Para sa Pamana” the strong relationship with Filipino Heritage Festival Inc. and National 20 Philatelic Frames which Commission for Culture and the Arts by will feature Heritage participating in their activity, c.) to give collections issued by awareness to the general public on the PHLPost throughout the value of stamp collecting, d.) to encourage years. the general public to participate & get involved in our event. There will be a short program for the opening of the exhibit to be attended by various stamp clubs and NCCA, Filipino Heritage Festival, Inc., students from different schools, etc. MAY 21-22, Move to the beat A Filipino Dance Party open Create among the people consciousness of May 28-31; NLP NLP Melanie Ramirez 2018 for all. Philippine Dances. 9AM-10AM Reference Division, 336 7200 loc. 207

NATIONAL HERITAGE MONTH CALENDAR OF ACTIVITIES (Updated as of May 15, 2018) MAY 23, Inauguration of The Sentro Rizal is To start catering to the needs of Filipinos in May 23, Philippine DFA Ambassador Alfonso A. Ver 2018 Sentro Rizal and envisioned to serve as an Bahrain for a centre for Filipino Arts and 2018 Embassy in [email protected] Embassy Library excellent venue to promote Culture. 7AM Manama, 00 973 17721232 Philippine arts, culture, and Kingdom of languages, especially to Bahrain Ms Jeannie F. Petrola-Ocampo Filipino children in Bahrain. Cultural Officer The inauguration of Sentro [email protected] Rizal with the presence of m NCCA Chairman/Officials 00 973 17721234 will launch Post’s programs 00 973 36980976 aimed at enhancing awareness on Philippine arts and culture. The Centre will also cater to the needs of the Filipino community composed of over 75 organizations.

MAY 23, Sanctuario: Exhibit Pampanga was among the 9:00 a.m. Museo ng NHCP 2018 and Lecture on earliest provinces created Kasaysayang Bettina Arriola 0917-553-8107 Pampanga’s by the Spaniards. With the Panlipunan ng Colonial Churches advent of Christianity, Pilipinas Angeles, among the first endeavors Pampanga of the missionaries was the creation of churches to fortify the new religion. Today, some of these churches are still standing and have withstood the test of time. This exhibit and lecture aims to raise awareness and appreciation of the importance of churches in Kapampangan heritage and culture.

NATIONAL HERITAGE MONTH CALENDAR OF ACTIVITIES (Updated as of May 15, 2018) MAY 24, Seminar on Having received a very To showcase to a mostly French audience May 24, Philippine DFA Ms Christina Rola McKernan 2018 Philippine Oral positive response from the an important facet of Philippine Cultural 2018 Embassy in Paris First Secretary and Literary holding of it last year, the Heritage, its oral traditions and literature; 3:00pm Philippine Embassy Traditions Embassy believes that it is +33 623 265 606 worth organizing the same To present to the audience in the French [email protected] seminar again this 2018 language the features of the various forms and inviting a wider range of Philippine oral traditions and literature of participants interested in and emphasise how the Filipinos’ culture the Philippines and its and own day-to-day experiences had people. enriched their spoken word and written text, arriving at masterpieces which are With the 70th anniversary distinctly Filipino. year of Philippine-France bilateral relations ending in June 2018, this still forms part of the series of events intended to celebrate the anniversary.

The resource speaker for the seminar is Prof. Eduardo Calasanz of the Ateneo de Manila University. MAY 24, Seminar sa Tatlong araw na seminar Maituro ang mga pamamaraan sa May 24-26, Naval State KWF Lourdes Z. Hinampas 2018 Pagtuturo ng hinggil sa mga paraan at pagtuturo ng panitikan na may tuon sa 2018, University, Naval, [email protected] Panitikang isyu sa pagtuturo ng kasarian 8AM-5PM biliran Gender-based panitikan na nakatuon sa kasarian;

Sa pakikipagtulungan sa NSU NATIONAL HERITAGE MONTH CALENDAR OF ACTIVITIES (Updated as of May 15, 2018) MAY 24, Mundo, Pansinin This lecture talks about the 9:00 a.m. Museo nina NHCP 2018 Mo Ako: interesting beginnings of Marcela Mariño Derrick Villa 0917-656-4170 Diplomacy of the the Philippines’ at Felipe New Republic international relations, Agoncillo Taal, which was pioneered by Batangas Felipe Agoncillo, the First Filipino Diplomat, and by other Filipino patriots. They aspired to become internationally recognized as the first republic in Asia. This lecture aims to recognize Agoncillo’s and other patriots’ invaluable efforts to place the Philippines in the echelon of nations. MAY 25, Flag and Heraldic Lecture-workshop May 25, Museong NHCP 2018 Code of the 2018 Libingan sa ilalim Philippines ng Lupa ng Nagcarlan MAY 25, Filipino Chinese or Lecture May 25, Museo ni Jose NHCP 2018 Chinese Filipino? 2018 Rizal, Fort Upending Santiago Identities and Social Structures in the Colonial and Precolonial State NATIONAL HERITAGE MONTH CALENDAR OF ACTIVITIES (Updated as of May 15, 2018) MAY 25, Frater Terris: Lecture May 25, Museo ni Jose NHCP 2018 History and 2018 Rizal, Calamba Denouement of the Holy Corporations’ Haciendas in the Philippines

MAY 25, University of Sto. UST Conservatory of Music, To display and promote Filipino talents in 6:00 p.m. to Paco Park, San NPDC Marianne Bool/ 302-7079 or 2018 Tomas, under the tutelage of classical music and to provide 7:00 p.m.. Marcelino, Paco, 09195431453/ Conservatory of Professor Ma. Austregelina opportunities in singing outside the Manila [email protected] Music in Paco Park Espina is composed of university Presents Voice Majors in the collegiate level of their Vocal Performance training this academic year.

MAY 26, Launching of Local To assist communities in setting-up their TBA Bacolod or NAP Maureen Janet Mercado 2018 Community own local community archives Baguio City (02) 525 18 28 Archives Manual To fill-up the gaps in the historical records sources of the nation

To promote identity building from the grassroots level NATIONAL HERITAGE MONTH CALENDAR OF ACTIVITIES (Updated as of May 15, 2018) In recognition of Dr. Jose Museo ni Jose Zarah Escueta 0917-553-7198 MAY 26, Rizal’s artistic talents, the Rizal Calamba, 2018 activity distributes free art Laguna materials to elementary students, thus encouraging them to hone their artistic talents even at an early age. In this activity, children are encouraged to roam around the museum and sketch their favorite artifacts and objects. Selected artworks are to be posted on the corkboard Malikhaing Rizal: found in Gallery 6. Artists’ Backpack 9:00 a.m. NHCP MAY 26, PAMANANG PENNY’S A fun and cerebral To showcase Filipino musical talent and to May 26, Rizal Park Open- NPDC 2018 HIMIG PART 2 group whose music is all provide an avenue for the performance 2018 Air Auditorium May Ann Peacita 302-7079/ 0997 Featuring: about distorted realities, original compositions in front of a bigger (Saturday) 4589 473 Amnesiac and twisted views and post audience. 6:00 p.m. to [email protected] Penny’s quarter life angst. Band 7:00 p.m. [email protected] Members: Ivan Carlo Bunyi (vocalist and guitarist) Lem Atienza Perez (guitarist) Carlo Magno De Quiros (bassist) Penny Palma (drummer) MAY 27, Vella C. Damian The Vella C. Damian School To promote ballet as a significant art form, 6:00 p.m. to Rizal Park Open- NPDC 2018 School of Ballet, of Ballet Inc. recognizes which is consider as one of the cornerstone 7:00 p.m. Air Auditorium Margaux Vanessa T. Decripito / Inc. in CONCERT that in every child, there is of the Filipino cultural identity, that 09291573459 / AT THE PARK a potential masterpiece captures audience around the world. [email protected] than any sculptured figure. The school was founded by the multiawarded dancer To bring together the young talented and one of the most dancers and dance directors to work for respected teacher, who has the advancement of dance studies NATIONAL HERITAGE MONTH CALENDAR OF ACTIVITIES (Updated as of May 15, 2018) produced some of our nationwide. country’s finest dancers, Ms. Vella C. Damian. Ms. Damian also co-founded the Philippine Association for the Advancement of Dance Studies (PAADS) and the Association of Ballet Academies of the Philippines (ABAP).

Para Kay Jesse In commemoration of Jesse 9:00 a.m. Museo ni Jesse NHCP Jonel Rabusa 0926-616-4481 (Photo Exhibit) Robredo’s 60th birth Robredo Naga anniversary, the project City, Camarines features different photos Sur and other memorabilia from the Robredo collection. The exhibit presents Jesse’s harmonious relationship with his family, friends, colleagues, and fellow Nagueños. There will also be a tsinelas art installation featuring different messages of people to Sec. Jesse. MAY 28, Flag Day National Flag Day in the To promote patriotism and appreciation of May 28, Kalayaan Hall DFA Cultural Section 2018 Philippines is celebrated on the historical and symbolism of the 2018; 8:45 Consulate Philippine Consulate May 28. It commemorates Philippine flag through flag ceremony and AM General of the [email protected] the first use of the singing of the Philippine National Anthem Philippines Philippine flag after the at the Malayan Hall of the Philippine victory in the Battle of Consulate. It also serves as a kick-off for Alapan in 1898. the Philippine Independence Day celebration on 12 June. NATIONAL HERITAGE MONTH CALENDAR OF ACTIVITIES (Updated as of May 15, 2018)

MAY 28, 120TH Anniversary Commemorative Program Museo nina NHCP 2018 of the National Marcela Mariño Flag Days at Felipe Agoncillo Taal, Batangas MAY 28, Kislap ng Watawat The Philippine Flag has Museo nina NHCP Derrick Villa 0917-656-4170 2018 witnessed major events in Marcela Mariño Online Photo Exhibit our country’s history since at Felipe it was first unfurled in the Agoncillo Taal, Public may visit the museum’s Battle of Alapan, to the Batangas Facebook page Declaration of Independence in 1898 and 1946, and to many other important affairs up to the present time. In line with the National Flag Days, an online photo exhibit that showcases various historic and iconic photographs that portray the Philippine flag as a source of pride and patriotism among the Filipinos will be featured. MAY 28-31, Cultural Mapping May 28-June Camalig, Albay NCCA 2018 Training 1, 2018 Cultural Mapping NATIONAL HERITAGE MONTH CALENDAR OF ACTIVITIES (Updated as of May 15, 2018) MAY 29-30, Pack! Pinas Packaging Roadshow in To urge the micro, small, and medium May 3-4, Design DTI – OSEC: 2018 Luzon, Visayas and enterprises (MSMEs) to improve the 2018, San Lazaro Center Mr. Kenneth Fernandez – 0998 Mindanao led and packaging of their products to be more Leisure Park, 554 8407 organized by DTI – OSEC competitive both in the domestic and 9h00 – Cavite international markets. 18h00 Mr. Jiro Cruz – 0917 577 1676

Design Center: Design Center of the Philippines as one Ms. Sharmaine Urbano – 0936 of the partners in the event will have 495 9938 its design services booth (1st & 2nd day) together with talks (2nd day): Ms. Cristine Nazareth – 0906 535 4731 1. High Impact Packaging by Mr. Jowee Alviar of Team Manila

2. Value of Investing in Branding and Packaging Design by Mr. Dan Matutina of Plus63 Design Co.

MAY 30, Pamana ng Heritage Tour May 30, Museo ng NHCP 2018 Republika 2018 Kasaysayang Pampulitika

MAY 31, Kabataan at ang Workshop May 31, Museo ni Emilio NHCP 2018 Pamananag Bayan 2018 Aguinaldo

MAY 28- Launching of To promote the records collections of NAP TBA TBA NAP Remmel G. Talabis/ JUNE 1, Hermano Puli (02) 525 1828 2018 Book To highlight the role of records in nation building

To showcase the relevance of records in present times