THE HUMINANG art exhibit in Manila, which was co-sponsored by the Sulu Provincial Government and with assistance from Governor Toto Tan, was a huge success. Former Sulu Governor Dr Sakur ‘Datu Shahbandar” Tan graced the event.
Tan, a philanthropist and an influential Muslim leader, is currently the Special Envoy and Spokesman for the Royal Council of the Sulu Sultanate.
Former Sulu Governor Dr Sakur ‘Datu Shahbandar” Tan graces the ‘Huminang’ art exhibit in Manila. (Photos courtesy of Marwa via Sulu Provincial Government.)
Huminang, which means “to create” in Tausug, is a layered idea encompassing all positive acts of empowerment, unity and peace. The fundraising art exhibition – held at the Upper Ground Floor Atrium in SM Aura Premier at the Bonifacio Global City in Taguig – sought to promote and help Sulu, and fund the Marine Corp Football for Peace.
It featured some 60 paintings done by schoolchildren from Sulu, Marine soldiers, and 12 Mindanaoan visual artists. The exhibit was also supported by SM Cares, SM Aura, SM Foundation, Go Negosyo, Philippine Marine Corps, Unang Una and Metro Gallery.
The Philippine Center for Entrepreneurship – Go Negosyo said the event was organized by the Armed Forces of the Philippines Joint Task Force–Sulu and in partnership with the Philippine Marine Corps, the Sulu Provincial Government, and SM Cares.
It said proceeds from the exhibit will support the Football for Peace Educational Tour and Festival, an annual endeavour to engage the youth in sports activities in Metro Manila. Children from Sulu will participate in the program.
“Football for Peace is an initiative of the PMC to inspire the youth in conflict areas in advocating for peace through character development, education, sports, and mentorship programs. It started in 2011 when the marines based in Sulu noticed the kids’ fascinated eyes when they were playing football.”
“This epiphany has continued to inspire kids to apply the values of discipline and peace in their everyday lives as the initiative is now celebrating its seventh year. With this exhibit, the children hope that through their art, they could raise funds for them to experience a sense of respite even for a short while,” it said.
It was during the Sultanate when Sulu and the Bangsa Sug reached the zenith of civilization and saw the arts and literature flourishing. The Bangsa Sug’s arts, crafts and literature were known far and wide reaching even the shores of old Cathay. (Mindanao Examiner)
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