The first Philippine Creative Industries Month celebration will host an afternoon of workshops and exhibits.
Earlier this month, several government and cultural agencies spearheaded the inauguration of September as the Philippine Creative Industries Month (PCIM).
In line with the Philippine Creative Industries Development Act (RA No. 11904) authored by Congressman Christopher “Toff” de Venecia, the month-long festivities will cast the spotlight on the country’s creative industries and how they contribute to nation-building, cultural enrichment, and socioeconomic development.
Across the country, several events have been running since the launch or are expected to take place. These include the upcoming Tubo Cebu Art Fair (September 15-17, 2023) and the FiestaKutcha, a series of regional creative festivals being held in Cebu, Leyte, Davao, and Baguio, among others. (A complete list of events may be accessed via this link.)
On September 17, the National Commission for Culture and the Arts will hold the official celebration of PCIM through an afternoon of workshops and exhibits. Happening from 2 to 5:30 pm at Rizal Park, the event will host various activities across several creative domains, including audio-visual media, performing arts, and traditional cultural expression, among others.
The event is free and open to the general public. Workshop kits will be provided to the first 30 on-site participants. Interested participants may register via this link.
