Heritage Beyond Nostalgia - One year of Renacimiento Manila
January 16 marks Renacimiento Manila’s first anniversary. From a simple spark resulting from a meeting of minds by its founders, Renacimiento Manila has grown into a young organization with a distinct character and youthful manner by which it advances its advocacy for heritage and urban renewal in Manila.
"We passionately believe that progress must not mean the demolition of the past; that development does not only mean obliterating centuries-old city defining landmarks to be replaced by high-rise buildings. The past – history and heritage – is not a dead thing; when properly utilized and harnessed, it has the capacity to generate economic growth especially in Manila.
Hence, as an advocacy group, we go beyond nostalgia for we build upon it in order to make the past an inspiration for the future. Renacimiento Manila does this by using the modern tools available in order to reach a wider audience, whatever age they may be and wherever they may be."
We thank everyone who supports us and everyone who has supported us in the past year. We are ever grateful. Together, we will create the Manila that we deserve and return Manila – vibrant and unique – into its rightful place as the Pearl of the Orient and the Queen of the Pacific.