COTABATO CITY—Bangsamoro Commission for the Preservation of Cultural Heritage (BCPCH) is exhibiting an array of Bangsamoro textiles and traditional blades inside the Bangsamoro Museum at the Bangsamoro Government Center here.
The exhibit, entitled “Woven Heritage, Tempered Identity”, was launched on March 19, 2024 as part of fifth year anniversary of the museum. It aims to showcase curated items not merely as objects, but as embodiments of the diverse culture of the Bangsamoro people.
Glenn Francis Lanticse, senior museum researcher, said the event sought to introduce scientific, sociological, and symbolic dimensions of indigenous textiles and traditional blades as representations of rich heritage interwoven with history, identity, and faith.
“This exhibition is very important, especially for the younger generation. It will create awareness and understand the history and culture of the Bangsamoro, which represents our identity,” Lanticse said.
Moreover, the exhibit highlighted the intrinsic connection between seemingly unrelated objects, textiles, and blades, which not only represent shared heritage among Southeast Asian neighbors but also serve as important symbols of Bangsamoro cultural identity.
Some of the traditional textiles blades and being displayed in the museum include the tennun, tubao, inaul, landap, kampilan, bolo, and kalis, among others.
Established in 2019, the Bangsamoro Museum serves as a repository and exhibition space for artifacts, artworks, and documents reflecting the cultural and historical narrative of the people within the Bangsamoro region.
BCPCH key officials, including Chairperson Salem Lingasa, Executive Director Akmad Mama, Finance and Administrative Division Chief Jobayra Tandalong, and Coordination and Support Services Division Chief Aaron-Jeff Usman, graced Tuesday’s launching.
Visitors are welcome on weekdays from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 1-4 p.m. to explore the cultural significance of traditional headcloths, textiles, blades, and other artifacts. (Johaira Sahidala/BIO)
