Following their visit to the Oriental Mindoro Heritage Museum, 24 college students from Mindoro State University's Main Campus, coming from the different ethnolinguistic groups in Mindoro, had the enriching opportunity to hear Joel Dewangan, a Jesuit volunteer assigned at the Mangyan Heritage Center, as he shared with them the cultural practices of the Umayamnon ethnolinguistic group in Bukidnon, and the role of the Umayamnon youth organization in keeping alive their cultural traditions.
Emily Catapang, the Executive Director of the MHC, also shared with the students about the organization's services and programs, emphasizing the importance of revitalizing Mangyan cultural practices. She encouraged the students to utilize the MHC's library services for Mangyan-related research, fostering deeper understanding and appreciation of their heritage.
The MinSU students were accompanied by Ms. Heidelita Bumohya, guidance counselor and Ms. Grace Mendoza, guidance associate.
The MHC extends its sincere appreciation to the Oriental Mindoro Heritage Museum for generously providing its conference room for the session.
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Emily Catapang, the Executive Director of the MHC, also shared with the students about the organization's services and programs, emphasizing the importance of revitalizing Mangyan cultural practices. She encouraged the students to utilize the MHC's library services for Mangyan-related research, fostering deeper understanding and appreciation of their heritage.
The MinSU students were accompanied by Ms. Heidelita Bumohya, guidance counselor and Ms. Grace Mendoza, guidance associate.
The MHC extends its sincere appreciation to the Oriental Mindoro Heritage Museum for generously providing its conference room for the session.