CITY OF MALOLOS – The Provincial Government of Bulacan through the Provincial History, Arts, Culture and Tourism Office (PHACTO) officially kicked off the National Arts Month celebration in the province this February by launching via online the 5th SINEliksik Bulacan DocuFest.
With the theme “Pagsubok at Pagtindig Noong Ikalawang Digmaang Pandaigdig”, the PGB collaborated with the Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP), National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA), and National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP) for the said docufest this year.
There are two categories in the docufest — Junior category wherein members of production must be 18 years old and below; and Senior category wherein members of production must be 19 years old and above.
Participating groups need to choose one topic about World War 2 in the province of Bulacan which will be the focus of the documentary anchored on the theme of the docufest.
The last day of initial registration is on February 24 and the last day of submission of all the requirements is on March 3.
Bulacan Gov. Daniel R. Fernando and Vice Gov. Alexis C. Castro encourage Bulakenyos to participate so as to enrich their knowledge and have a comprehensive research and visual reference about the Bulakenyos’ experiences, challenges and other historical events that took place in the province during the second world war.
Meanwhile, PHACTO has also lined up activities in line with the National Arts Month with the theme “Ani ng Sining, Bunga ng Galing”, including Lakbay Kasaysayan, Sining at Kultura from February 3 to March wherein guests and tourists will tour at the Hiyas ng Bulacan Museum and other buildings within Bulacan Capitol premises; viewing of selected documentaries and drama at the Tanghalang Nicanor Abelardo; a series of concert called HARANA “Sining at Pag-ibig” of the Hiyas ng Bulacan Provincial Band on February 13 at the Mini Forest and in selected malls in Bulacan; Art Exhibition called “ Sapin-sapin, Patong-patong, Halo-halo” of the selected Bulacan Sculptors & Mixed Media Artists on February 20 to March 3 at the Bulwagang Guillermo Tolentino; a Paleography Workshop on March 4 at the Tanghalang Nicanor Abelardo; Parangal sa Kislap Sining ng Bulacan and Pagkilala sa mga Artistang Bulakenyo who won in the national or international competitions on March 10; and Sining sa Hardin at Konsierto ng mga Artistang Bulakenyo on March 17 and 18.
For more details, just visit the PHACTO History and Heritage Division, Hiyas ng Bulacan Cultural Center: Sentro ng Kasaysayan Sining, Kultura at Turismo, Antonio S. Bautista, Bulacan Provincial Capitol Compound in this city or check out Bulacan History and Heritage Facebook Page.
