Fundacion Sansó in partnership with Museo Pambata launched a fundraising event in aid of the temporary closure of the popular children’s museum in Manila. To ensure the continuation of the museum’s service to the Filipino children, the non-profit organization preserving the artistic legacy of Juvenal Sansó sold two limited-edition giclees made by Sansó entitled “Golden Bloom’ and ‘Wandering Dream”.
Museo Pambata, a top destination for field trips and school tours, became unable to accommodate visitors, resulting in them losing a large portion of their earnings. With the implementation of lockdowns, it has been a strenuous effort for the museum to keep operating in the meantime.
“Since last year, children have been studying within the safety of their homes. Museo Pambata has been highly affected without their usual support from busloads of children who normally visit the museum to experience their educational exhibitions and programs.
Acting in this current community, Fundacion Sanso reached out for the continuation of Museo Pambata’s programs as they cling on to the new normal.” Fundacion Sansó director Ricky Francisco said.
The fundraiser, Flowers for the Children, started in November. Then in June 2021, Fundacion Sansó officially turned the proceeds over to Museo Pambata via streaming live on their Facebook page. Present in the event are Fundacion Sansó Director Ricky Francisco, Museo Pambata President Bambi Mañosa, Museo Pambata Executive Director Maricel Montero, as well as Fundacion Sansó Chairman Joaquin Teotico, and Deputy Director Leonor Mae de Leon.
“The direction that Mr. Sansó really wanted, which is to take part [in] really important, [and] to help in the building of art in culture in the Philippines. What better way than to work together with Museo Pambata? Take this opportunity to work together to strengthen the museum. The museum now is 26 years old and what better time now to re-evaluate, re-direct, and even strengthen it. On behalf of Fundacion Sansó, I’m sure the board of trustees will be very happy to really do all you can to support this endeavor.” Fundacion Sansó chairman Joaquin Teotico said.
Despite the pandemic and continuous lockdowns, Museo Pambata is still planning and fulfilling its future programs, exhibits, and endeavors. So when everything goes back to normal and kids are ready to come again to the museum, Museo Pambata will be prepared to educate, entertain, and interact once again with the children.
