2023 National Heritage Month

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Official NHM 2023 Poster (Landscape)

Every May, the Philippines celebrate National Heritage Month (NHM).

NHM, instituted by Presidential Proclamation No. 439, actively aims to foster consciousness, respect, and love for the nation’s culture and history among Filipinos.

The NCCA enjoins all cultural agencies, national government agencies, schools, Philippine embassies and consulates, public libraries, and private institutions to participate in the month-long string of activities and festivities, and to lead their own heritage-oriented initiatives.

About the 2023 Theme

This 2023, the National Heritage Month banners with the theme “Heritage: Change and Continuity.” This theme emphasizes the dynamic nature of both heritage and heritage preservation as fields that are constantly changing and innovating. It also highlights the enduring legacies of Filipino traditions amidst rapidly changing national and global contexts.

It invites the public to actively participate in the protection of our culture and history by highlighting the role of communities and cultural institutions as vanguards of heritage preservation.

The poster piece is made by Wilfredo Caseres Jr, the winner of 2023 National Heritage Month Digital Poster Competition.

OBJECTIVES

1. 1. To highlight the potential of cultural heritage and cultural properties in enhancing social capital, boosting economic growth, and securing environmental sustainability;
  2. To showcase the benefits, impacts, and growth opportunities produced by heritage science research and innovation;
  3. To promote advocacies and encourage participation in programs that safeguard intangible cultural heritage and conserve of urban heritage.

List of Flagship Activities

National Heritage Month 2023
Kick-Off Ceremony

The ceremonial opening to National Heritage Month 2023 takes place at Capiz Provincial Capitol, Roxas City, Capiz, on 02 May 2023. The Kick-Off Ceremony features various folk songs and dances presented by the Capiznon Community. It also launches the NHM 2023 Commemorative Stamps entitled, “Kalayaan ay Pamana: 125th Anniversary of the First Philippine Republic and Democracy” in partnership with the Filipino Heritage Festival Inc. (FHFI), the Philippine Postal Corporation, and the National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP).

National Committee on Monuments and Sites:
Tourism and Heritage: Enemies or Partners in Progress?

This clinic, in partnership with the Heritage Conservation Society (HCS), invites professional culture and tourism experts from the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) to guide San Carlos City, Pangasinan on applying the principles, strategies, problem-solving techniques, and good practices of cultural heritage tourism management in a way that benefits all citizens of the city.

National Committee on Archives:
Sinupan Kumustahan 3: Pangangalaga at Pagpapalaganap sa Komunidad

This is the third of an annual series of roundtable discussions that features an online dialog with stakeholders to promote archives as an institution, practice, and profession. It highlights the efforts of archive programs and projects across the country.

National Committee on Archives:
Aklatan Series: Role of Librarians in Cultural Heritage Preservation

This webinar highlights the role of librarians in the preservation of national cultural heritage through the building and maintaining of local heritage collections. Participants from Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao will discuss culturally significant print and non-print resources, and share their experiences and best practices.

National Committee on Historical Research and National Committee on Museums:
Tahanan ng Kasaysayan: The Aguinaldo Shrine’s Legacy to Philippine Independence

A joint flagship activity between the two National Committees, this audio-visual presentation features the Aguinaldo Shrine as a history museum and cultural heritage site. It explores Aguinaldo Museum as the site of the declaration of Philippine independence while perusing its museums’ collections.

National Committee on Art Galleries:
Virtual 360° Heritage Site Tour: Museo San Agustin

This online portal provides access to virtual galleries of artistic heritage and cultural importance via an interactive 360° visit. The site is captured in high-definition 360° photography for the purposes of both archiving and providing an immersive experience for its audience.

Click on the photo for the full calendar.

For further details on each activity, click the listed events on the calendar. Contact persons are provided as well in case you need assistance and additional information. Visit the calendar days or add it to your calendar so you’ll be notified of further updates!

The Agency Kit has you covered. You will find downloadable versions of the following:

Poster Logos and Assets
Font Pack
Editable Digital Banners and Guide
Digital Briefer
2022 NHM Souvenir Program

DIGITAL PROMOTIONS

MESSAGES FOR NHM

Click on the photos for the complete message.

MEMORANDUM ISSUANCES

Click on the logo to view the full text

PROFILE PICTURE FRAME. This is the official Facebook Profile Frame for the 2022 NHM celebration! This frame will be active and launched on April 18, 2022. Twibbonize your profile photo here!

LET’S PARTICIPATE

Use the 2023 NHM Agency Kit!

Government agencies and stakeholders are encouraged to use, post, and share the Official 2023 NHM Poster, Banners, Official Story Stickers, Feature Frames, and 2023 NHM Calendar of Activities on all social media accounts.

Share heritage-related content!

Join the online campaign for the 2023 NHM celebration by sharing heritage-related content, such as photos, videos, and other materials released by the NCCA and NHM social media accounts. Use the hashtags #NHM2023 and #NHMChangeAndContinuity so we can find them!

Organize your own NHM Activities

Aside from participating in activities initiated by the NCCA, government agencies and non-government organizations are encouraged to initiate and organize their own heritage-related events such as seminars, webinars, workshops, lectures, and exhibits. These activities can be submitted to the NCCA for inclusion in the 2022 NHM Souvenir Program.

Integrate NHM into Educational Materials

Use videos and other audio-visual content as part of instructional materials for students. These may be accessed through the NCCA Learning Hub (https://www.nccalearninghub.com/).

For inquiries and clarifications, e-mail us at nhmsecretariat@gmail.com. Visit the NCCA social media accounts (@nccaofficial) and the NCCA website (www.ncca.gov.ph) for more information.