Mindanao State University’s Cultural Affairs Office plays an important role in the university’s objective of being a premier center for cultural expression and preservation in Mindanao. Beyond merely encouraging artistic production, the office serves as a vibrant center where innovation and tradition coexist. It actively participates in the cultural development of Mindanao’s different indigenous populations while simultaneously fostering the artistic spirit of the university community.
Beyond the boundaries of the institution, the office aims to promote intercultural communication and build cultural identity among the larger Mindanao community. To preserve the rich legacy of Mindanao’s indigenous peoples, the Cultural Affairs Office supports cultural knowledge study, documentation, and sharing. It aspires to a thriving cultural environment where creative expression coexists with a profound awareness and admiration of Mindanao’s distinctive cultural fabric. The office attempts to promote a sense of shared heritage and pride by making cultural participation accessible to everyone through workshops, performances, exhibitions, and community outreach initiatives.ย
Ultimately, the Cultural Affairs Office endeavors to create a lasting impact on the cultural landscape of Mindanao, ensuring its traditions are celebrated, its artists are supported, and its diverse identities are recognized and valued.
Vision
The Cultural Affairs Office envisions the Mindanao State University as a lead institution for fostering vibrant, productive, artistic and cultural endeavors in Mindanao.
Mission
The Cultural Affairs Office is to be a center for artistic creation, cultural development and its promotion, vigorous assertion of cultural identities of every indigenous people of Mindanao.
