ZAMBOANGA CITY (PIA) – The Nayong Pilipino Foundation (NPF) stands as a beacon of cultural preservation and promotion as they convened its 3rd Research Summit on Cultural Education in Zamboanga City, the first in Mindanao.
The summit which was held on October 27 in Ateneo de Zamboanga University, illuminated the current status and state of cultural heritage education in the Philippines. It acknowledged the shared and distinct functional competencies cultivated through cultural heritage education across various learning groups.
Research summit has provided a platform for sharing of innovative ideas and exchange of knowledge among research professionals and heritage advocates from different parts of the Philippines. It was also a means to a more inclusive and culturally responsive world.
The first panel discussion focused on the “practices and processes” which included papers on “Translating The Little Princes into Chabacano”, Archival Photographs and Historical Research: Uses, Values, and their Changing Status”, and “Digital Photo Restoration Processes”. While the second panel discussions focused on “Meaning and Context” through the presentation of papers entitled “Archipelagic Literature” and “Culture in Visual Arts through the Eyes of Local Artist in Zamboanga”.
Regional Director of Department of Tourism 9 Dara May Cataluña attends the research summit in Ateneo de Zamboanga University on October 27.
Panel discussions during the 3rd Research Summit on Cultural Education in Zamboanga City.
NPF Programs Head Josephine Grace Mirafuentes revealed during an interview at Kapihan na Zamboanga on November 29, that they wanted to visit Mindanao to remove the misrepresentation of the communities and culture here.
“The goal is we would be able to contribute in finding solutions to sociocultural issues in communities,” she added.
Furthermore, it fostered collaboration among participants from diverse sectors, aiming to promote cultural heritage education as an essential component of lifelong learning. The organization goes beyond mere advocacy, actively engaging in dedicated research initiatives to deepen understanding of the rich tapestry of Zamboanga City’s cultural heritage.
The summit in Zamboanga showcased the region’s rich history, diverse cultures, and colorful tapestry by bringing to the fore its practices, customs, and ethnolinguistic communities through cultural performances.
Moreover, NPF also emphasizes that culture has a big contribution to tourism promotion as it provides employment and investments to different cities, “culture matters, it is a reflection of who we are, a celebration of our past and guiding light for our future, it is our responsibility to make sure for our culture to stay alive and pass on to future generation,” Mirafuentes said. (RVC/EDT/MLE/PIA-Zamboanga City)
