LAMUT, Ifugao (PIA)-- The Ifugao Rice Cultural Museum(IRCM) at the Ifugao State University-Main Campus  recently hosted  a museum open house providing an opportunity for    anyone to explore its diverse collection of cultural artifacts and explore the rich heritage of the Ifugao people.

The IRCM  located at the  2nd floor of the old Administration Building, IFSU Main Campus in Lamut, also features  artifacts and paraphernalia in the Ifugao rice cycle.  It also  serves as a laboratory for students taking Indigenous Knowledge Systems and Practices subject.

Museum-in-charge Edna Butticon said  that the event aimed to encourage broader interest among  students and the community  on the museum as a whole,  which is aligned to Sustainable Development Goal 11 specifically  on   strengthening  efforts to protect and safeguard the world’s cultural and natural heritage.

The open house also  featured culturally-inspired crafts,  and other  local products of  local artisans,  which were  available for sale.

The event  held on February 5 to 8  was  in collaboration with the Lamut Tourism Office and the Department of Trade and Industry-Ifugao.

The  open house was also in line with  the celebration  of  National Arts Month every February thru  Presidential Proclamation No. 683  to celebrate artistic excellence and pay tribute to the uniqueness and diversity of Filipino heritage and culture.(JDP/FBR-PIA Ifugao)