PHILIPPINE MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS ON PERMANENT DISPLAY AT THE ASIA AND PACIFIC MUSEUM IN WARSAW

20 March 2024 – Philippine Ambassador to Poland Mrs. Leah M. Basinang-Ruiz visited the Asia and Pacific Museum in Warsaw on 20 March 2024 to view the Philippine musical instruments displayed at the "Sound Zone" permanent exhibition area of the Museum.

Dr. Barbara Banasik, Collection Curator, South Asia, and Dr. Maria Szymańska-Ilnata Certified Curator, Curatorial Department of the Asia and Pacific Museum guided Ambassador Ruiz during her visit to the exhibition.

Currently on display are Philippine flutes from Kalinga, Maguindanao and Nueva Vizcaya. The Philippine items in the Museum include digitized manuscripts, examples of jewelry, various musical instruments, textiles, kitchen utensils, coins, hats, and sculptures.

Ambassador Ruiz conveyed her deep appreciation for the Embassy’s visit to the Museum, which provided an opportunity to discuss possible projects for collaboration in the future. END

L-R: Dr. Maria Szymańska-Ilnata, Dr. Barbara Banasik, Ambassador Leah M. Basinang-Ruiz, Embassy Cultural Officer Ma. Chloe O. Silverio

L-R: Dr. Maria Szymańska-Ilnata, Dr. Barbara Banasik, Ambassador Leah M. Basinang-Ruiz, Embassy Cultural Officer Ma. Chloe O. Silverio