SAN Carlos City Heritage, Culture and Arts Council kicked off the observance of National Heritage Month at the People’s Park in Barangay 3, Wednesday.
National Heritage Month is observed annually since 2003 through Presidential Proclamation No. 439. This year the celebration carries the theme: Change and Continuity.
Among the activities conducted include the Nabingkalan Group of Artists Art Work Exhibit, painting competition for grade 5 and 6 students, the Cabagtasan Indigenous People Mat Weaving Exhibit, revisiting Heritage Tree Site, and San Carlos City Bonsai Showcase.
Dr. Archilles Ponferrada, San Carlos City Heritage Culture and Arts Focal Person and People’s Park Management Office Head said, this year the council is focusing on promoting the artworks of the Nabingkalan Group of Artists and the products of IPs in Brgy. Codcod, and help them market their products.
Mayor Renato Gustilo, councilors Benito Gustilo, Carlos Manuel Valmayor, and Victoriana Cabili, and Engr. Loreto Sanchez of CENRO led the planting of six kamagong seedlings at the back of the People’s Park pavilion.
Teachers from different schools also planted flowering trees along the miniature Alinsyawan River.
City Administrator Estefanio Libutan Jr., HRM head Ma. Chat Delima-Cordero, and City Accountant Jose Venfort Legaria also participated in the celebration. (PR)
Source: SunStar | May 13, 2023