Rediscovering History, Heritage and Identity in Sorsogon: Sorsoganons’ Testimonies and Stories

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Rediscovery, heritages, and identity

Abstract

Republic Act 10066 is an act that provides the production and conservation of the National Heritage, as well as strengthens the Na- tional Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCAA), hence this study determines the understanding and rediscovery of Sorsoganons’ history, heritage, and identity, utilizes a qualitative method of research with adult constituents, professionals, and the young group as the participants in the FGD. Also, there were 50 selected high school and college students who represented their barangays, 50 professionals who represented their workplaces, and 24 adults comprising mid-lifer and senior citizens as respondents to the survey questionnaire. The salient findings revealed that Sorsoganons have different deep thoughts on rediscovering their history, heritage, and identity. As they rediscovered their history, identity, and they were also able to understand their own identity as they mentioned characteristics that are attributed to them.

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