May is National Heritage Month

National Heritage Month 2025 is celebrated in May under the theme "Preserving Legacies, Building Futures: Empowering Communities Through Heritage." The month-long celebration aims to highlight the importance of preserving cultural legacies and building a future through heritage, empowering communities through various activities and events. 

Key aspects of National Heritage Month 2025:

Theme:

"Preserving Legacies, Building Futures: Empowering Communities Through Heritage". 

Purpose:

To strengthen cultural heritage, foster unity, and inspire a future built on pride and shared identity. 

Activities:

Include cultural exhibitions, heritage preservation workshops, local art and history celebrations, and nationwide collaborative efforts. 

Key Players:

The National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA), National Library of the Philippines, and various communities across the Philippines. 

National Heritage Month 2025 will take place throughout the month of May. 

Related information:

The National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) is the primary agency responsible for promoting and preserving the nation's cultural heritage. 

National Heritage Month is an annual celebration, designated by Presidential Proclamation No. 439. 

The celebration is a call to action for all Filipinos to embrace their cultural heritage and contribute to its preservation. 

The month is a time to recognize the importance of heritage in shaping national identity and fostering community pride.