Se 5 LOCALHISTORY, MUSEUMS,
AND CULTURAL COMMUNITIES
IN MINDANAG
OVERVIEW
‘Lesson 1 of this chapter discusses about the definition as well as the value, and goals of
local and oral history. The discussions will enable the students to have better understanding
of doing local and oral history. it will lead them to comprehend that local and oral history
isa primary source material obtained to capture and preserve first hand information of life
stories or events that would otherwise be lost. Valuable information on a particular area/
site/feature can often only be obtained through the use of local and oral history interviews.
‘The use of oral testimony is strongly encouraged in most research projects. Hence, the
students will also learn to ensure that information is collected from a variety of sources, and
during interviews, froma variety of interviewees so that potential biases can be recognized.
An example of local history is also presented in Lesson 1.
Lesson ? of this chapter deals about the Museums and historical shrines that serve as
institutions that tell the story of man and how humanity has survived in its envi it
over the years. It houses and displays things created by nature and lived by man in the
past. It also the houses the cultural soul of the nation for it holds the cultural wealth for all
generations and by its function and unique position, it has become the cultural ience of
the nation. Museums and historical shrines play a fundamental part in research programs.
In general, museums provide a wealth information, resources, trained scholars and highly
qualified professionals about any project that people whase interest is to find an answer
about the past. Museums and historical shrines which present some of the artifacts, potteries
and tools are very significant to students to appreciate the civilization that started by
generations ahead of them. ‘There are types and examples of Museums as well as historical
shrines presented in Lesson 2.
‘Lesson 3 discusses about the Mindanao's indigenous Peoples and their rituals. Mindanao
is full of diversity when it comes to cultures and traditions. The varieties im languages,
indigenous crafts, traditions and cultures point out to the rich heritage that can only be
found in particular places. Important fact to note is that it is our joint responsibility to
ensure that we preserve our cultures and heritages just as those before us did so that we can
allow the generations to come to also benefit from them. Lesson 1 presents the life of the
different tribes of Lumads and Muslims in Mindanao. Students are expected to appreciate
their contributions to the island and that they would also become intruments to alleviate
the conditions of these indigenous who are considered the historical sources of development
in the island of Mindanao.
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LOCAL HISTORY
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