Marinduque Day hopes to build a collection for a Community Museum
Boac, Marinduque – in commemoration of the 106th anniversary of the island province’s reestablishment, the provincial government has released a call for contributions of photographs, artifacts, documents, and narratives for an initial exhibition entitled “106 Years, 106 Stories.”
The call is open to all residents of Marinduque, including those who are currently outside the island. Contributions are welcome from individuals, families, schools, organizations, or even barangays. The current accepted contributions for the collection are photographs, artifacts, documents, and narratives. This includes family portraits, historical events, community gatherings, cultural practices, heirlooms, tools, clothing, coins, books, any object with historical or cultural significance, letters, certificates, journals, records, or archival materials that showcase Marinduque’s heritage, written accounts of family, history, notable events, or personal recollections.
Marinduque Provincial Tourism and Cultural Office, since Marinduque Day 2026 marks the 106th anniversary of the province’s reestablishment, the activity “106 Years, 106 Stories” seeks to honor the island’s heritage by curating photographs, artifacts, and narratives contributed by families and communities. This initiative strengthens cultural identity, promotes historical awareness, and fosters unity by building a living museum of memories.
The objective of the said activity is to commemorate Marinduque’s 106 years of provincial history, to collect and showcase family photos, heirlooms, and stories that reflect the island’s heritage, to establish a community-led museum exhibit highlighting shared narratives, and to encourage public participation and intergenerational engagement in cultural preservation.
Based on the call for contributions, the periodization of the living chronicles are as follows: early years (1919-1940), mid-century (1941-1970), modern ear (1971-2000) and contemporary (2001-2026), “as we prepare for the 106th Founding Anniversary of Marinduque, we continue to gather stories across time, Every voice, every memory, every legacy matters.”
In addition, as part of the celebration of Marinduque Day and the 106th anniversary of our province’s reestablishment, the Provincial Government of Marinduque invites all residents and families to participate in the commemorative exhibit entitled 106 Years, 106 Stories.
The said initiative aims to give due importance to shared heritage through a curated display of photographs, artifacts, and personal narratives that reflect the rich cultural and historical journey of Marinduque from 1920 to 2026.
The Marinduque Provincial Government encourages those who wish to contribute family photos, historical documents, heirlooms, or stories to contact them directly. Submissions will be considered for inclusion in a community-led museum installation to be unveiled on February 21, 2026: “Let us build this museum together — one story, one memory at a time.” # Randy T. Nobleza Ph. D.
