About Museums and Galleries Month
The Museums and Galleries Month (MGM) of the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) annually celebrates the rich culture and heritage of the Philippines. Based on the Proclamation No. 798 s.1991 signed by the late former President Corazon Aquino, MGM acts an innovative instrument to arouse the national consciousness and pride in the Philippines' rich culture and national identity, embracing all forms of art and culture, historical and religious artifacts.
Every October, the MGM offers fresh theme that provides awareness to all regarding the promising heritage of the Philippines.
MGM is committed to promote and celebrate the diversed culture of the country.
About the MGM 2023 Theme
“Exhibits and Reflections: Creating Opportunities for the New World” encompasses the role of museums and galleries in showcasing art forms as an avenue to interpret various facets of humanity that have always been discussed for years. From intrapersonal to global issues, museums and galleries have been the host to various microcosms that serve as catalysts for human beings from all walks of life, providing chances to reflect, restart, and redirect themselves to a better future.
The said theme aligns with the celebration of 2023 International Museum Day: “Museums, Sustainability, and Wellbeing” which aims to achieve the United Nations' (UN) Sustainable Development Goals, focusing on regulating climate, fostering inclusivity, and tackling socio-personal issues. It also integrates the narrative of the theme of 125th Celebration of Philippine Independence: “Kalayaan, Kinabukasan, Kasaysayan” which aims to highlight the opportunities made by our ancestors to attain the freedom we achieve right now, and how shall the present preserve and pass it on for more generations to come.
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