The Philippines Today, Yesterday, and Tomorrow
Turismong Pangkultura at Pang-pamana (Cultural and Heritage Based Tourism) A type of tourism activity in which the visitor’s essential motivation is to learn, discover, experience, and consume the tangible and intangible cultural attractions/products in a tourist destination. Isang uring gawaing panturismo kung saan ang pangunahing pakay ng isang bisita ay matutunan, matuklasan, maranasan, at manamnam … Read more
Diwa ng Lunan (Spirit of Place) The tangible (buildings, sites, landscapes, routes, objects) and the intangible elements (memories, narratives, written documents, rituals, festivals, traditional knowledge, values, textures, colors, odors, etc.), that is to say, the physical and the spiritual elements that give meaning, value, emotion, and mystery to a place. Ang mga nasasalat (mga gusali, … Read more
The Monkey and the Tortoise (A Tagalog Tale)Written in English by Dr. Jose Rizal The tortoise and the monkey foundonce a banana tree floating amidst thewaves of a river. It was a very fine tree, with large greenleaves, and with roots just as if it hadbeen pulled off by a storm. They took itashore. “Let … Read more
Pook Pamana (Heritage Zone) A specific territory with unique heritage value officially designated by Philippine heritage agencies that is regulated by the national and/or local government for protection and preservation to sustain and enhance its significance to the community and the country. Isang tiyak na nasasakupan na may pambihirang halagang pang-pamana na opisyal na idineklara … Read more
Buhay na kasaysayan at pagsasadula (Living History and Renactment) An interactive, educational activity that seeks to relive or recreate certain aspects or glimpses of a historical period through showcase of historical tools, dresses, events, and places, as well as the replicas of such. Isang interaktibo at panturong gawain na naglalayong muling buhayin at likhain ang … Read more