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The Cultural Center of the Philippines in Manila is the institution of culture
and arts. It symbolizes the highest values of distinction and services related
to Philippines culture and world. Formally inaugurated in 1969, Cultural center
was created in 1966 with keeping in mind the promotion and preservation of Filipino
arts and culture.
Cultural Center of the Philippines worked in the respective field according
to its logo of Katotohanan (truth), Kagandahan (beauty) and Kabutihan (goodness).
Attached to the Office of President CCP is at presently under the guidance of
National Commission of Culture and Arts.
The main motive of CCP is to showcase artistic achievements of Filipino artists,
encouraging them to create original works influenced by Filipino customs and
traditions and helping in accessibility of arts in all sectors of Philippine
society. In regard of fulfilling its motive Cultural Center of the Philippines
at Manila organize several events and programs that display various art works
or promote them.
The permanent collection of CCP has so far over thousands of artwork pieces
from 1940s to 1990s. The most notable among them are the works of Victorio Edades,
Cesar Legaspi, Vicente Manansala, H.R.Ocampo, Fernando Zobel and many others.
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