PIA, NCCA to highlight
cultural performances of Caraga ethnic groups
By
Jennifer P. Gaitano
BUTUAN
CITY, Aug. 31 (PIA) – To give value the different ethnic groups in Mindanao,
especially in Caraga region, the Philippine Information Agency (PIA) and the
National Commission on Culture and the Arts (NCCA) in partneship with the city
government of Butuan will take center stage the cultural songs and dances of
the region's ethnic groups during the Kalinaw Kultura micro launch on August
31, 2018 at the Robinsons Place, this city.
PIA
Caraga regional director Abner Caga said Kalinaw Kultura aims to raise public
awareness about the rich, diverse, dynamic and colorful Mindanao cultural
heritage.
“In
Caraga, we are home to several minority groups, rich in culture and traditions.
We have here the Manobo, Mandaya, Higaonon, Banwaon, Talaandig, and Mamanwa as
the existing tribal groups in the region,” he said.
“Through
this momentous event, we hope to develop deep appreciation of Mindanao culture
through observation, instruction, and experience of local creative content and
talents, as well as promote and encourage preservation of Mindanao’s crafts and
creative arts,” Caga added.
Caga
also said that PIA Director-General Harold Clavite with invited guests from
NCCA will deliver their messages during the event. Agusan del Norte Governor
Ma. Angelica Rosedell Amante-Matba and Butuan City Mayor Ronnie Vicente Lagnada
will also share their messages.
Prior
to the formal opening program, a press conference is also set at the same
venue.
It
can be recalled that the Kalinaw Kultura was first launched on July 26, 2018 at
the Robinsons Place Activity Center in Iligan City.
Right
after Iligan City and Butuan City, it will also be launched in other key cities
such as Davao, Koronadal, and Zamboanga.
Other
partner stakeholders of this event include the Department of Education (DepEd)
Caraga regional office, DepEd Agusan del Norte and DepEd Surigao del Norte
Divisions; Provincial Government of Agusan del Norte; Provincial Government of
Agusan del Sur thru its Provincial Tourism Office; Local Government Unit of
Carmen, Surigao del Sur; Local Government Unit of Jabonga, Agusan del Norte;
Butuan City Tourism Office; National Commission on Indigenous Peoples (NCIP);
Department of Trade and Industry (DTI); 402nd Brigade – Philippine Army;
Robinsons Place Butuan; and Globe My Business.
The Kalinaw Kultura is
anchored on the theme “A Culture of Peace, Peace Thru Culture.”
(JPG/PIA-Caraga)
