CULTURAL MAPPING UPDATE

by Abby Graza

Thu, May 11, 2023 3:36 AM

The essence of culture is woven into people's bloodlines, creating vibrant stories whilst crafting the identity of people. These cultural identities speak in codified norms that paved the way for upholding cherished culture for every generation.In response to the clarion call of highlighting the immense value of culture in the community – the municipality of Kapalong has continued the effort of unearthing a variety of stories that relates to the endless narratives of living, socializing, and surviving.The unfolded stories contributed to the branding that showcased Kapalong as a melting pot of cultures ranging from Spanish colonization blended with American influence.Last 2020, the Municipality of Kapalong conducted a rapid resource appraisal in search of cultural elements that will stand as the heritage of this locality. After the conduct of cultural mapping, the work does not stop there. The municipality aimed more by leading through the effort of registering those elements in the National Commissions of Culture and the Arts/Philippine Registry of Cultural Property. With the active coordination between the community and the cultural mappers, under the onward exertion of the Kapalong Culture, Heritage, Arts, and Tourism Office along with the unceasing support of the Municipal Mayor Hon. Maria Theresa R. Timbol, this activity forwarded to realization.This act will ensure that the mapped elements will not only be identified by the community and the local people but also occupy a place in the national repositories. The beauty these elements possess through their significance and narratives deserve national recognition. It is through complying with needed submissions to the national archives for Culture and Heritage.On this note, last December 2022, the Municipality of Kapalong submitted the first wave of NCCA/PRECUP Forms accomplished. And just by January 3, 2023, Kapalong Tourism received a Certificate of Compliance confirming proof of submitting acceptable cultural inventory.Currently, Kapalong Culture, Heritage, Arts, and Tourism Office is still working to update and register the remaining elements.It has been said that cultural heritage is more than just an artifact of a vibrant past. It is a living remnant of how people are woven into a multicultural community. This is for the following generation to embrace the kaleidoscopic pattern of heritage and its significance. This enfolds the commission of leading the safeguarding of our heritage.Let us be one in the call of embracing the culture while celebrating the essence it gives from yesterday, today, and towards the future.<a href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/kapalongtourism?__eep__=6&amp;__cft__[0]=AZVWiEu7MHsK3ZKtJPuB7QSGMwJ51T6BrbY-Wmxcrf3hm_Qr9Mt3PbFHuQrVOhkXGSIcmZhyvUyBtQeV_PZSvHZDe1cE8jF7lVLD4jcyoqAUUdQ8LYqeRar9fQ7-QCh_rMMfI7lnsmO73OsHD0eFpGl6w9MmOK6bEdTIEhg-r8j6sZdYYwAGSCXzWJLxvGq1bFY&amp;__tn__=*NK-R">#kapalongtourism</a><a href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/suroytasakapalong?__eep__=6&amp;__cft__[0]=AZVWiEu7MHsK3ZKtJPuB7QSGMwJ51T6BrbY-Wmxcrf3hm_Qr9Mt3PbFHuQrVOhkXGSIcmZhyvUyBtQeV_PZSvHZDe1cE8jF7lVLD4jcyoqAUUdQ8LYqeRar9fQ7-QCh_rMMfI7lnsmO73OsHD0eFpGl6w9MmOK6bEdTIEhg-r8j6sZdYYwAGSCXzWJLxvGq1bFY&amp;__tn__=*NK-R">#suroytasaKapalong</a><a href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/culturalheritage?__eep__=6&amp;__cft__[0]=AZVWiEu7MHsK3ZKtJPuB7QSGMwJ51T6BrbY-Wmxcrf3hm_Qr9Mt3PbFHuQrVOhkXGSIcmZhyvUyBtQeV_PZSvHZDe1cE8jF7lVLD4jcyoqAUUdQ8LYqeRar9fQ7-QCh_rMMfI7lnsmO73OsHD0eFpGl6w9MmOK6bEdTIEhg-r8j6sZdYYwAGSCXzWJLxvGq1bFY&amp;__tn__=*NK-R">#culturalheritage</a><a href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/culturalmapping?__eep__=6&amp;__cft__[0]=AZVWiEu7MHsK3ZKtJPuB7QSGMwJ51T6BrbY-Wmxcrf3hm_Qr9Mt3PbFHuQrVOhkXGSIcmZhyvUyBtQeV_PZSvHZDe1cE8jF7lVLD4jcyoqAUUdQ8LYqeRar9fQ7-QCh_rMMfI7lnsmO73OsHD0eFpGl6w9MmOK6bEdTIEhg-r8j6sZdYYwAGSCXzWJLxvGq1bFY&amp;__tn__=*NK-R">#CulturalMapping</a>

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