Programs

Learn and Take Part

Santungan's year-round programs connect museum collections, community knowledge and creative practice. Activities may be designed for the general public or for particular groups such as children, teachers, artists, researchers, cultural workers, senior citizens and visiting organizations.

Program Areas

  • Museum Learning

    Guided visits, object-based learning, exhibition talks, school programs and teacher resources

  • Language and Literature

    Kapampangan language activities, readings, writing, literature and Kulitan learning

  • Traditional Arts and Crafts

    Pottery, woodcarving, weaving, decorative arts and other skills taught with qualified practitioners

  • Culinary Heritage

    Lutung Pamana demonstrations, food-history discussions, intergenerational learning and tasting programs

  • Research and Documentation

    Oral history, archives, heritage mapping, publications, lectures and community documentation

  • Performance and Festivals

    Music, dance, theatre, community performance and Sinukwan-related activities

  • Community and School Engagement

    Town features, outreach activities, internships, volunteer work and partner-led programs

  • Media and Digital Culture

    Recorded conversations, short videos, digital exhibits and responsible online cultural communication

Experiences in Focus

  • Visitors watching a film screening at Santungan

    Film Showing

  • Kulitan writing activity at Santungan

    Kulitan Writing

  • Dukit wood carving demonstration at Santungan

    Dukit (Wood Carving)

  • Pottery workshop at Santungan

    Pottery

Events Calendar

Every calendar entry should state the event title, date, time, venue, organizer, intended audience, capacity, fee if any, registration procedure, accessibility information and contact person. Events that require advance registration should close automatically when capacity is reached or the registration deadline passes.

Register for an event

Propose a Cultural Program

Artists, teachers, researchers, cultural groups, local government units and institutions may propose exhibitions, lectures, workshops, performances or collaborative projects. Proposals should explain the cultural basis of the activity, intended participants, resource requirements, schedule, facilitators, funding and expected public benefit. Submission does not guarantee acceptance or funding.

Submit a program proposal

Program Standards

  • Historical and cultural claims must be supported by credible sources or clearly identified community testimony
  • Culture bearers, artists, researchers and communities must be properly credited
  • Consent is required for personal stories, identifiable images and restricted cultural knowledge
  • Children and vulnerable participants must be protected through appropriate safeguarding procedures
  • Programs must provide fair and documented arrangements for facilitators and contributors
  • Accessibility, safety, conservation and venue capacity must be considered before approval