Music indeed is not only a therapeutic medicine but it can also be a tool in restoring a World Heritage Treasure. Yesterday I joined Universal Harvester Incorporated headed by Dr. Milagros O. How and the local government of Banaue Mayor Jerry U. Dapilog as they launched their Banaue Music International Competition. This will take place on July 25, 2018 at Cultural Center of the Philippines.
This Music International Competition for composers is in line with the Banaue Rice Terraces Restoration Project, the grand winner will take home P12,000 USD and 2 consolation prizes of P6,000 USD. Composers around the Philippines and all over the world are all invited to join this phenomenal competition and create a symphonic works to be rehearse with an entire orchestra.
During the launch they showed the current development of this Banaue Rice Terraces Project. As a citizen of this country I am so grateful to take part in spreading this awareness project and encourage everyone to do their part and get involve. We are not just known to be a very rich country in resources but indeed overflowing in talents and skills. This so noble project is very timely as we have lost so many beautiful Heritage, and it’s time for everyone to know that this can't be done by only one group but as a citizen we need to be concerned and take part of it.
As this project progresses, we can one by one take action in restoring more of our Worlds’ Heritage so that the coming generation will still enjoy the exemplary beauty of our country. May this be a stepping stone for other localities to think bigger, and work together in saving what is needed to be save now. Philippines has it's huge excellent beautiful tourist spots, and if we will not start conserving, preserving, and protecting them, what would it look like in the coming years?
So I believe this is the time to be challenged, for Filipinos to be mindful and not only to be supportive of this kind of projects but also be part of it. Be part of the change. We can all do this, and see that Philippines, is still the best place we can ever be. We can have our next generation enjoy that beauty and pass to them the baton in taking care of the Beautiful Rich Philippines!
In lieu with this awareness project, surely Philippines will remain to be one of the most visited country in the world! Thank you so much Universal Harvester Incorporated for this awakening and shaking, for us Filipinos to make a difference! You can be assured that we are all-out in supporting in this project, we salute you!
PRESS RELEASE
Music Helps Restores a World Heritage
Universal Harvester Inc, together with the local government of Banaue offers a new experience to the Filipino and to the world.
The 2018 BANAUE International Music Competition invites composers around the Philippines and all over the world to create Banaue - inspired symphonic works. This is the first time that a competition of this magnitude will be held in the Philippines. With the grand prind of P12, 000 USD , two consolation prizes of P 6,000 USD each and the week long immersion in Banaue, this momentous is set to bring excitement and cultural awakening to the selected participants and the province of Banaue.
20 Selected Composer's-Fellows will be part of the Banaue Immersion Program. This is where , they will learn and experience local cuture and music. With new perspective and inspiration, the Composer's-Fellow may revise their entry before the semi - finals.
The Composer's-Fellow will rehearse their pieces with an entire orchestra, open for the Banaue audience to enjoy in Banaue.
Only 10 Composer's-Fellows will be chosen to be the finalist to perform on the Finals Night, July 25, 2018 at the Cultural Center of the Philippines.
This competition is in line with the Banaue Rice Terrace Restoration Project of Universal Harvester Incorporated headed by Dr. Milagros O. How and the local government of Banaue led by Mayor Jerry U. Dalipog . With the attention that the event will be getting, may it also create awareness of the current situation of this World Heritage Treasure and encourage people to participate and help.
"We want to let the world to know that the Philippines is home to great wonders, not just in terms of natural resources but also inspiring Talents all over the world. And with your support our friends fro the Media, we will be able to take this giant leap together", says Dr. How.
The dealine for entries is on April 15, 2018.
For more details , please visit www.banauemusic.org
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