by Rose Beatrix C. Angeles
INQUIRER.net
First Posted 15:59:00 05/12/2008
History is the witness that testifies to the passing of time; it
illumines reality, vitalizes memory, provides guidance in daily life and brings
us tidings of antiquity.
- Cicero, Pro Publio Sestio
Heritage Month is celebrated in May because it coincides with many of
our fiestas, the latter being an example of intangible heritage. And there is
much to celebrate, although we tend to overlook them. Much of our heritage,
though compromised or randomly destroyed, still remains, although it requires
increasingly talented people to see and help others appreciate them.
Fortunately, there is the Filipino Heritage Festival, Inc. funded by
the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA), an entire month of
activities in various regions in the country.
