The International Council of
Museums-Philippines (ICOM-Philippines)
is the National Committee and Secretariat of ICOM in the country, an
international organization of museums and museum professionals committed to the
conservation, continuation and communication to society of the world’s natural
and cultural heritage, present and future, tangible and intangible. ICOM has a
unique professional network of institutions and museum professionals worldwide
collaborating and participating in discussions and reflections concerning
museum development.
In line with
the ICOM International Museums Day Celebration (IMD), ICOM-PH is pleased to
announce its upcoming event entitled “IMD2014 Forum” echoing he ICOM theme,
“Museum Collections make Connections” to be held on Friday, the 27th
of June 2013 in Manila, Philippines.
In
partnership with the De La Salle -College of St. Benilde, Habitat for Humanity
Philippines, University of the Philippines – Diliman, International Federation
of Social Science Organizations, Philippine Association of Museums Inc,
International Movement for Development Managers, Hiniraya Cultural Heritage and
Development Foundation, GULF AIR, and other institutional partners, we will –
as one team, celebrate the annual International Museum day in June and reflect
on the global theme, “Museum Collections
Make Connection” as we create the opportunity to introduce and strengthen
new and creative collaborations among members, their museums and their partner
stakeholders.
The objective
for International Museum Day (IMD2014) is to continuously raise public
awareness worldwide on the role museums play in the development of society. The
global standard theme of IMD2014 is “Museum Collections Make Connections.” As
the world moves away from traditional methods of engagement, museums musty find
new ways to engage with their communities by making their collections more
accessible and relevant to their stakeholders. It also encourages public
awareness of the role of the museums in the development of society and promotes
the connection that exists between different types of collection and their
audiences.
ICOM – Philippines will be
inviting representatives from its counterparts in Asia and Europe to share
their won insights and best practices in making and keeping collections to the
Filipinos. Speakers from province of Bohol will also be invited to share the
current status of their lost treasures. Their presence will also solicit the
help and support needed from the museum community in restoring and taking care
of the collections affected by the recent natural disasters. Representatives of
Indigenous People will also talk about their own collections that tell their
stories. Congressman Teddy Baguilat of the lone district of Ifugao will share
the collection, culture, heritage, and the current activities of the group of
Indigenous People he belongs to. The Ifugaos are considered as the pride of the
Philippine history and culture.
ICOM – Philippines is looking
forward to see in museum professionals, advocate of museums, culture and the
arts of everyone else who would like to learn more about the best practices on
taking care of one’s collections using standards of museums’ code of ethics. ICOM – Philippines is inviting the
public to join us as we celebrate the achievements of ICOM, share experiences
as museum professionals and take ourselves to the next level of synergy.
If you would
like to know more about ICOM Global, please visit icom.org or you may call ICOM-IMD
Secretariat office at (632)550-2218. Please look for Ms. Mischelle Rico or Mia
V. Morales.
Thank you and
we look forward to seeing you on June 27 for International Museums Day 2014!
