Philippine Heritage Awards 2022 call for applications
THE NATIONAL Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) is now accepting applications for the Philippine Heritage Awards. The presented projects must have been completed within the last two years prior to the closing date of the applications, with exceptions of projects such as school curriculums and tours which are continuously implemented under the Heritage Education and Interpretation category. The project must be within Philippine territory. Applications may be submitted in any of the following categories: adaptive reuse, conservation – built heritage, conservation – movable cultural properties, safeguarding of intangible cultural heritage, heritage education and interpretation, and heritage programs support. Submission period is from June to Aug. 31. For more information, visit https://ncca.gov.ph/philippine-heritage-awards/. For questions and concerns, e-mail: phasecretariat.ncca@gmail.com.
Mexican embassy holds Cinco de Mayo Film Fest
IN PARTNERSHIP with the Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP), the Embassy of Mexico presents the Cinco de Mayo Film Festival which will run from May 5 to 8 at the FDCP Cinematheque Centers all over the country. Five thought-provoking and award-winning movies from Mexico will be screened at the FDCP Cinematheque Centre Manila, Cinematheque Centre Iloilo, Cinematheque Centre Davao, Cinematheque Centre Negros, and Cinematheque Centre Nabunturan. The films are: Maquinaria Panamericana by Joaquin del Paso; Leona by Isaac Cherem; Novea que te vea by Guita Schyfter; Cria Puercos by Ehecatl Garcia; and Mas Amanceres by Jorge Levya. All films will be in Spanish with English subtitles. Entrance is free of charge on a first-come, first-served basis. For more information, visit the Embassy of Mexico’s official Facebook page at www.facebook.com/embamex.filipinas/.
Nat’l Museum holds online series on underwater heritage
IN CELEBRATION of National Heritage Month, the National Museum of the Philippines presents the series Maritime and Underwater Cultural Heritage, with online episodes to be posted every Monday of May on the museum’s Facebook page (www.facebook.com/nationalmuseumofthephilippines) and YouTube channel. The episode topics are underwater archaeology, collections handling and management, exhibition, and other activities conducted by the National Museum for the preservation and protection of underwater cultural heritage. The first episode premieres on May 9.
Fernando Amorsolo’s works in Lego
THE PINOY Lego User Group (PinoyLUG), in partnership with the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) and Fernando C. Amorsolo Art Foundation, Inc., presents Project AMORsolo, a unique and original concept of PinoyLUG transposing three works of Fernando Amorsolo into Lego bricks mosaic art. The exhibit is part of the CCP’s commemoration of the 50th anniversary of Amorsolo’s proclamation as the first National Artist of the Philippines in Visual Arts. Project AMORsolo will run at the CCP’s Bulwagang Carlos V. Francisco (Little Theater Lobby) until May 29. It will then move to a more public setting after its initial display at the CCP.
Virgin Labfest 17 kicks off in June
THE CULTURAL Center of the Philippines (CCP), The Writer’s Bloc, and Tanghalang Pilipino present The Virgin Labfest 17: Hinga! from June 16 to 26. Twelve untried, untested, and unstaged works made by Filipino writers will be performed live onsite at the CCP’s Tanghalang Huseng Batute. Early bird rates (P375) on ticket purchases are available only until May 8 at http://ticketworld.com.ph/. For updates, visit the Virgin Labfest Facebook page at www.facebook.com/thevirginlabfest.
MO_Space presents group show
MO_Space presents “An Aging Double,” a group show featuring the works of Jan Balquin, Lesley-Anne Cao, Jed Gregorio, Lou Lim, Veronica Peralejo, Jel Suarez, and Miguel Lorenzo Uy, organized by Gary-Ross Pastrana. The exhibit opens for public viewing on May 7 and will run until June 5. The gallery is open daily from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. For inquiries, call 8856-7915, 0917-572-7970,.
Book on Negros out
THE BOOK Song of Negros: Myths and Culture in the Philippines, was launched on April 24 at the Ayala Museum. The book contains 15 illustrated myths, legends, and folktales from the island of Negros and explains the significance of these tales to the culture of the provinces in particular, and of the Philippines in general. Dr. Victoria Hoffarth, the book’s author, said during the launch: “The fantastical tales of our culture’s mythology can shape our world in ways that we don’t even realize.” In the book Dr. Hoffarth shows how myths are intimately related to history and religion — from Christianity to Islam, from ancient Greece to Hollywood, from pre-Enlightenment Spain to modern, secular Europe. The book is now available at Fully Booked, the Ayala Museum, the Negros Museum, and their websites for online purchases. After June 28, it will be available at Amazon.com in paperback, e-book, and audio-book.
