Educational Forum - MSU-Mag.

24th Pakaradjaan sa ARMM

The month of celebration of Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao welcomes all constituents with colorful and joyful activities. That's why, the Bureau prepared an exciting and moving series of events that everyone shall be intensified to join. Young and young once are delighted to engage in the repertoire of events which are prepared only for you. Yes, for you!

For further details about our activities feel free to leave a comment in the commentbox, visit our office or call 421-1470. Let us have the auspicious ARMM 24th celebration this year! Enjoy!

Indigenous Instruments and Dance Training Workshop

Inviting EVERYONE, enthusiast and willing to learn about their culture to join the 2013 BCH cultural circle. This is the right time and the right place to cling yourselves in the endeavor of cultural preservation.

Because next week (October 29- November 4, 2013) the Bureau will conduct an Indigenous Semestral- Break Workshop on the following Indigenous instrument and performance which children and parents will love to learn:

*Kulintang Learning Music
*Pangalay Dance
*Sagayan Dance; and
*Kuntao Martial Arts Training

This categories are pillars and known cultural picturesque of the Autonomous Region. It represents the Moro identity that our forefathers cultivated for generations and its about time for us to return the favor through relearning the culture. Hence we are inviting children 7 years old to 12 years old and their parents to grab this chance of learning our very own culture. Registration fee is in its lowest amount P200 only for each category. It includes the certificates and the graduation recital. Instructors are cultural bearers and masters of each field category. For the love of our identity and our society, REGISTER now.

Let our culture be heard.

For inquiries and registration please contact these numbers 09054347693 or 421-12-18 and look for Ms. Manal.

The Bureau on Cultural Heritage in Partnership with United Bangsamoro Artist

MARK YOUR OCTOBER 19 AS A DAY OF RELIEF AND HELP! 

because the BCH will carry out a Concert for a Cause: Alay sa Zamboanga at CCSPC gym 1pm - 5pm featuring the Director of Operations and King of Moro Songs DATU KHOMENIE BANSUAN and the United Bangsamoro Artists (UBA).

UBA is composed of Moro artists bands in Mindanao namely:D SUARA MINDANAO BANDNAREX BANDHAMIER BANDKATIPA BANDELECTRO VOICE BANDTAMMY BANDSACRIFICE BAND
Artists lend their God-given talent for the revitalization of Zamboanga city. 

Thus, we knock on your fragile heart (MORO brothers and sisters) to support this endeavor in kind, in cash or through buying the ticket. Let us show that our culture is of Peace and Unity, Sympathy and Love because THIS IS REALLY US. Proceeds is directly transmitted to the innocent victims of Zamboanga CITY.

For further information contact us through (064) 421-1470 or 09054347693.  Insha Allah everything will end well and peace will prevail.

Cultural Night in Malaysia 2013

BCH SAYS HELLO to Biometrics

Biometric system is a special machine that specializes in the attendance of the employees. It does not imply negative imposition but it is installed to give better track of the employees attendance, including when they clock in, when they clock out, and if they showed up when they were scheduled to work. It is a sign of good governance and transparency.

Even the BCH is a locally funded office, the employees are very happy to have the biometric system commending the application of modern technology in the region.

Along with this, ARMM celebrates the start of the Civil Service month portraying good and honest service to the people.
Happy 113th Civil Service Celebration to all!

The PCSC Anniversary 2013 in Partnership with BCH & BFP

2013 Ramadhan Quran Reading Competition for Children

BCH Activities 2013

This is dedicated to our children of ARMM who in some way or another been affected of the armed conflict and their innocence is being corrupted. 

Hence, we the BCH family aims to reduce the psychological effect of the conflict and highlight the celebration of the Holy month of Ramadhan with colorful and meaningful activities involving the participation of parents and children through fun-filled Islamized games.

OBJECTIVES:

1. To revive the rich Islamic heritage and colorful culture in Muslim Mindanao.
2. To help mold and nurture God-fearing, peace-loving and work oriented Muslim children
3. To instill in the minds and heart of the Muslims the value of Qur’an reading and memorizing as a source of inspiration and blessing from ALLAH s.w.t.
4. To highlight the importance of Islamic occasions through exhibitions and fun-filled games.
5. To make Ramadhan a significant event to welcome and look forward to in the memory of children.
6. To develop a closer bonding between parents and children through parlor games inspired by Islam.
7. To serve as inspiration and encouragement to learn and propagate the teachings of the Holy Qur’an.


Bring your children on the 6th night of August 2013 at SKCC Lobby, ARMM Compound, Cotabato City and have fun...games and prizes are waiting!

BCH-RCBW-RBOI “Night of Generosity”

Rationale:

To promote the core values of partnership, teamwork and generosity between government agencies specifically the office of Regional Commission on Bangsamoro Women (RCBW) and Regional Board of Investments (RBOI), in providing significant services for the people in support on the celebration of Ramadhan.

Objective:

1.      To give an inspiring Muhadara/ Sermon to children and their parents.

2.      To stimulate the mind of the participants in Islamic topics through Quiz Bee.

3.      To assemble and invite everyone for simultaneous  Iftar or banquet 

4.      To share the very essence of Iftar in Ramadhan

5.      To instill happiness on everyone through raffle draw and games.

6.      To revive the rich Islamic heritage and colorful culture in Muslim Mindanao.

7.      To help mold and nurture God-fearing, peace-loving and work oriented Muslim children; and

8.      To instill in the minds and heart of the Muslims the value of Qur’an reading and memorizing as a source of inspiration and blessing from ALLAH s.w.t.

KULINTANG COMPETITION 2013 is now officially open for registration and screening. Searching for the finest Kulintang players of Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao whom to bring the pride and honor of the region in occasions at national and international plus cash prize below.

Prizes: 1st Prize 20,000.00
2nd Prize 15,000.00
3rd Prize 10,000.00

The contestants performance will be judge accordingly to the Criteria for Judging as follows:

• Melody tone of the music 30%
• Synchronization 30%
• Ampad (interpretation authenticity) 30%
• Attire/Costume 10%
Total 100%

Mechanics of the competition shall be strictly complied such violation will obtain a point deduction upon judges discretion. The mechanics are the following:

1. Kulintang ensemble competition is open to any group of at least 6-10 performers.
2. Musical indigenous instrument such as kulintang, agong, Debakan, Gandingan, and Babendil shall be used in the competition.
3. Kulintang piece to be played is pinaganay (classical) such as sinulog, tidtu a minatua, duyog, silong, laya sa ulan, or kadtinulunganen followed by sinaguna (contemporary) such as binalig, anon, sinulog a minanguda, tidtu a saguna.
4. Kadtinengka and kabposisyon (exhibition) is not allowed and is not encourage. The competition focused on musical melody and authenticity of the kulintang music.
5. Contestant must be strictly in Maguindanaon attire. Additional props men like umbrella bearer and brass holder and others is allowed. But dance performance during the competition is not.
6. Minimum time limit of each group presentation is minimum of 7 minutes and maximum of 10 minutes. Time start once the musical instruments make a sound.
7. Each group contestant should bring their own musical instrument. If none, BCH will provide; inform the office ahead of time.
8. The decision of the board of judges is final and irrevocable.

Registration and Screening of contestant is open until August 1, 12:00pm. No walk-in participants shall be entertain.

For further information visit Bureau on Cultural Heritage's (BCH) office beside Shariff Kabunsuan Cultural Complex (SKCC) at ARMM compound Cotabato City or call (064) 421-1470.

Good luck and wassalam!

We are inviting Muslim Children to enjoy the Ramadhan activities that the Bureau on Cultural Heritage (BCH) has prepared for them and their family to participate . 

July 19 is the first day of competition. Thus, talented Muslim children age betwee 7 years old to 12 years old are encouraged to participate the event and win the prize.

Reader's audition will be conducted tomorrow (July 18) at the BCH office near the Shariff Kabungsuan Cultural Complex (SKCC) . Among the readers only 4 male and 4 female qualifiers summing up to 16 Qur'an readers will perform every assigned date (July 19, 26, 30 and August 6) has the chance to bring home the cash prize.

This event aims to revive the rich Islamic heritage and colorful culture in Muslim Mindanao. To help mold and nurture God-fearing, peace-loving and work oriented Muslim children. To instill in the minds and heart of the Muslims the value of Qur’an reading and memorizing as a source of inspiration and blessing from ALLAH S.W.T.

BCH major activity for 2013 promotes the Kulintang Competition for a melodic and prosperous celebration of the month of Ramadhan. 

We are proud and confident to call Kulintang ensembles and group to join and compete the Competition. There will be showing of talent or screening on July 19 until July 30 for qualification. The best 10 performers who qualified will compete on August 2, 2013 and win the pot prize. 

Criteria for Judging:

   

·         Melody tone of the music                            30%

·         Synchronization                                          30 %

·         Ampad (interpretation authenticity               30%

·         Attire                                                         10%

Total                                                         100%

This program was conceptualized on the basis of the Bureau’s mandate to revive, enhance and promote the rich cultural heritage of the constituents of ARMM through cultural development.

Come and Join us in promoting our unique culture!

Lanjal Kamu!

2013 Qur'anic Reading Competition

   For Inquiry please call:

   064 4211470

Mindanao Peace of Week Celebration

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