- About
- Mangyan culture
- Library & research
- Products
- Programs & events
- Exhibits
- Lectures
- Surat Mangyan and Ambahan Teaching
- Mangyan Cultural Festival
- 2008 gallery
- Manelyn weaving
- Ben blacksmithing
- Rayaw weaving
- Kwako (pipe) making
- Traditional guitar
- Nito basket weaving
- Basilio weaving
- Student weaving
- Tadyawan basket weaving
- Alangan house
- Agricultural products
- Buhid beaded accessories
- Hanunuo household items
- KPLN booth
- Tugdaan booth
- MHC booth
- Photo exhibit
- Syllabic script
- Tu-ob ritual
- Traditional healing
- Tigian ritual
- Pangutkutan ritual
- Pangutkutan ritual 2
- Agpamago ritual
- Agpamago ritual 2
- Banggi singing
- 2008 gallery
About
The Mangyan Heritage Center in Calapan
The Mangyan Heritage Center (MHC) is a library, archive, and research and education center located in Calapan City, Oriental Mindoro, Philippines. Established in 2000, the MHC builds upon the collection of Dutch anthropologist and Mangyan historian Antoon Postma. The MHC preserves, documents, and conducts research on topics concerning the eight Mangyan groups and undertakes activities which celebrate and promote the rich Mangyan culture.
Vision
To establish itself as a leader in celebrating and promoting indigenous Filipino culture, especially Mangyan.
Mission
To encourage appreciation for and recognition of Mangyan indigenous culture in the modern world.
Goal
To sustain and expand a library, archive, research and education center of indigenous Filipino culture.