NCCA launches ‘Paper Craft Series’ of printable sculptures of historical landmarks

The National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) released on Tuesday a series of origami-inspired printable sculptures of historical landmarks.

Joining the Rizal Monument released in December 2015 are the Manila Metropolitan Theater (MET) and the Rice Terraces of the Philippine Cordilleras.

Art lovers are encouraged to download the printable sculptures from the NCCA website.

 

You can now download our latest #HeritagePH paper craft, the scale model of the Manila Metropolitan Theater! #METamorphosis http://bit.ly/METPaperCraft Have fun and don't forget to post and tag us in your creations. :) #architecture #papercraft #manila #mymanila #Philippines #wheninmanila

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Apr 13, 2016 at 4:33am PDT

 

Our next paper craft project. :) #HeritagePH #Unite4Heritage #HeritageMonthPH #heritagemonth #visitphilippinesagain2016 #travel

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May 4, 2016 at 1:45am PDT

The NCCA is also hard at work at rehabilitating the Met in a campaign called "The METamorphosis", kicked off by a cleanup drive open to volunteers from different colleges.

The building, designed by architect Juan Arellano, was inaugurated in 1931. It was closed down in 2012 because of structural decay and was turned over by the Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) to the NCCA for restoration.

Meanwhile, the Rice Terraces is an iconic Philippine attraction and has been a part of the UNESCO World Heritage List since 1995.

The NCCA hopes that paper sculptures lead to more interest in learning about the country's cultural heritage. —Aya Tantiangco/KG, GMA News