THE Cultural Center of the Philippines’ Pasinaya 2020 “Art for Earth’s Sake” open house festival, which was to have been held on Feb. 7 to 9, has been canceled for public health and safety in response to the outbreak of the novel coronavirus.

“As the World Health Organization declared the coronavirus as a public health emergency of international concern, we urge the Filipino people not to panic and remain calm. Let us work together to prevent the virus from spreading. Let us remain vigilant and keep safe,” the cultural center’s artistic director, Chris Millado, said in a statement posted on the it’s official Facebook page on Jan. 31.

Started in 2004, the Pasinaya is a multi-arts festival which is held annually during the first weekend of February in celebration of National Arts Month.

The cultural center’s regular programs will continue as scheduled. For more information, contact 8832-3704 or visit www.culturalcenter.gov.ph.

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