Museum Caravan held in Cebu

GIVING importance on the promotion of tourism and culture, the Philippine Association of Museums Inc. (PAMI) held its 8th biennial convention and caravan in Cebu last February 28-29.

This is the 2nd leg of their caravan under the theme, “Museo ng Bayan: Bridging Museums and Sustainable Communities” which is supported by Gov. Gwendolyn Garcia, the Department of Tourism and the Visayas Association of Museums and Group Inc. (VAMGI).

Gina Barte, President of PAMI, said they are using a holistic approach in the conservation of museums: making the whole community a museum itself, or what they call as an eco-museum. During the welcome dinner hosted by the Cebu Provincial Government, she also expressed how thankful she is for the governor’s all-out support in their endeavor.

One of Gov. Gwendolyn Garcia’s focus since she assumed office is the preservation of Cebu’s heritage and culture. She established the Provincial Heritage and Tourism Council, which was vital in the roaring success of the SUROY-SUROY Sugbo and the restoration of historical structures like the newly opened Altar de Sacrificio in Argao (right photo- taken by reggie barrientos last february 14).

The two-day conference invited museum curators, local government units, NGOs, schools, as well as culture and the art sectors. Topics discussed were the development and management of community museums.

This was also a venue for the different towns and cities of Cebu province to learn ways in putting up their own museums.

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