CEBU CITY — The Sugbu Chinese Heritage Museum marked a significant moment as it hosted the closing ceremony of the Tsinoy 2024 International Conference, which carried the theme “Regional and Transnational Connections of the Chinese in the Philippines.”
Delegates from across the country and abroad gathered at the museum to conclude the conference, an event that brought together scholars, researchers, and cultural advocates to explore the history and influence of Chinese communities in the Philippines. The closing celebration included a fellowship dinner that fostered camaraderie among participants and partners.
During the program, guests toured the museum’s galleries and collections, where artifacts and heritage displays highlighted the enduring contributions of the Chinese in Cebu and beyond. The appreciation shown by conference participants reinforced the museum’s role as a vital cultural space that preserves and interprets the shared histories of Filipino and Chinese communities.
The successful hosting of the Tsinoy 2024 closing ceremony positioned the Sugbu Chinese Heritage Museum as an active partner in international cultural and academic initiatives. The event also emphasized the importance of heritage institutions in providing platforms where communities can engage with history, identity, and transnational connections.
The evening closed with celebration and fellowship, marking the conference not only as an academic exchange but also as a cultural milestone that strengthened ties between local and international communities.