Bilang bahagi ng kampanya na kilalanin bilang UNESCO World Heritage Site, opisyal nang inilunsad ng National Museum of the Philippines (NMP) ang “Tabon Quest” sa Tabon Cave Complex at Lipuun Point sa munisipyo ng Quezon.
Ang programang ay upang mabigyan ang publiko ng pagkakataong maranasan at personal na makita ang arkeolohikal na halaga ng tatlong piling kweba na hindi karaniwang nadadaanan sa mga regular na rota ng cave tour.
“Immersive archaeological cave tours aim to promote awareness and appreciation of heritage caves within the Tabon Cave Complex that are not part of the regular tour route, as part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site nomination initiative”.
Sa ika-16 ng Mayo, nakatakdang buksan para sa mga kalahok ang Wasay Cave at Bukwan Cave, habang ang Tayaw Cave naman ang bibisitahin sa ika-24 ng Mayo.
Ayon sa NMP, magsisimula ang aktibidad sa ganap na 08:30 ng umaga at inaasahang tatagal ng isa’t kalahating oras.
Ang Tabon Quest ay bukas para sa mga guro, mag-aaral, cultural workers, mga hiker, at mga indibidwal na may edad 15 hanggang 50. Mahigpit namang ipatutupad ang limitadong bilang na 15 kalahok lamang bawat schedule ito ay upang tiyakin ang kaligtasan at mas malalim na pagkatuto ng bawat isa tungkol sa mga makasaysayang mga archaeological evidence.
Samantala, hinikayat ang mga lalahok na magsuot ng tamang outdoor, pagdala ng flashlight, trail food, at sapat na tubig.
Ang mga matagumpay na makakatapos sa exploration ay makakatanggap ng limited-edition sticker mula sa National Museum.
Ang “Tabon Quest” ay isang hakbang na ito upang mas mapahalagahan ang Tabon Cave Complex, na kilalang tahanan ng mga pambansang yaman gaya ng labi ng Tabon Man at ang Manunggul Jar na nadiskubre noong taong 1964 sa pangunguna ng isang American anthropologist na si Dr. Robert Fox na isa ng Philippine National Treasure.
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Three distinct caves in the Tabon Cave Complex now open for archaeological exploration
As part of the campaign to secure recognition as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the National Museum of the Philippines (NMP) has officially launched the “Tabon Quest” at the Tabon Cave Complex and Lipuun Point in the municipality of Quezon, Palawan.
The program aims to give the public an opportunity to experience and personally see the archaeological significance of three selected caves that are not usually included in the regular cave tour routes.
“Immersive archaeological cave tours aim to promote awareness and appreciation of heritage caves within the Tabon Cave Complex that are not part of the regular tour route, as part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site nomination initiative,” the NMP said.
On May 16, participants are scheduled to visit Wasay Cave and Bukwan Cave, while Tayaw Cave will be explored on May 24.
According to the NMP, the activity will begin at 8:30 a.m. and is expected to last for one and a half hours.
Tabon Quest is open to teachers, students, cultural workers, hikers, and individuals aged 15 to 50 years old. Only 15 participants will be allowed per schedule to ensure safety and provide a deeper understanding of the historical archaeological evidence found in the caves.
Meanwhile, participants are encouraged to wear proper outdoor clothing and bring flashlights, trail food, and enough water.
Those who successfully complete the exploration will receive a limited-edition sticker from the National Museum.
The “Tabon Quest” is part of efforts to further promote appreciation for the Tabon Cave Complex, known as the home of national treasures such as the remains of the Tabon Man and the Manunggul Jar, which was discovered in 1964 under the leadership of American anthropologist Dr. Robert Fox and is now recognized as a Philippine National Treasure.
Interested participants may register through the official links released by the office or contact the National Museum – Tabon Cave Complex through its social media account.
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