In partnership with the San Sebastian Basilica Conservation and Development Foundation and support from the National Commission of Culture and Arts (NCCA), Benilde Arts Management will virtually host Beyond the Basilica: Heritage Conservation and Appreciation on May 20, 2021.
In reference to the 400th year anniversary of the San Sebastian Basilica, a historic all-steel metal church in Quiapo, Manila, the event aims to encourage Filipinos to support their campaign for continuing preservation and discuss the place of cultural heritage in our current times.
The discussion will be led by Prof. Brenson Andres, a current research student at the Tokyo University of Foreign Studies and former Social Studies Department Head in the University of the Philippines Integrated School. Ar. Harvey Vasquez, a licensed architect in the Philippines with 16 years of experience ranging from renowned local firms to international offices servicing various projects. Samantha Pacardo the Communications and Fundraising Officer of the San Sebastian Basilica Conservation and Development Foundation, Incorporated.
Additionally, San Sebastian Basilica Foundation’s Education Head, Ysabel de Dios will also facilitate an immersive digital tour of the San Sebastian Basilica church created together with The International Council on Monuments and Sites Philippines(ICOMOS) and CyArk.
During the event, heritage enthusiasts, teachers, and students alike will be introduced to several ways of seeing and interacting with Philippine cultural heritage through Beyond the Basilica: Heritage Conservation and Appreciation.
Through this event, BeAM hopes to create a deeper appreciation of cultural heritage and highlight the discipline that continues to persist despite the global pandemic.
Beyond the Basilica: Heritage Conservation and Appreciation takes place on Zoom and Facebook Live on May 20, 2021. It will be hosted by BeAM members Shaine Serrano and Angel Stinson.
This online event is free and open to the public. Registration is open until May 19, 2021 through bit.ly/BeAMBTB.
Beyond the Basilica: Heritage Conservation and Appreciation is in partnership with
Novice
Metroscene Magazine
Agimat
ATOM
Art in Need
The Benildean
ASTIG.ph
With special thanks to
Social and Academic Guild for Architecture (SAGA)
Guild of Rising Interior Designers (GRID)
UP College of Education Student Council
X+ Platform
