Nine years after the bloody Marawi Siege in 2017, Ayesha Merdeka Alonto of the Southern Cultural Communities and Traditional Arts under the National Commission for Culture and the Arts proudly announced that the Islamic City of Marawi is now ready to open its doors to cultural tourism.
She emphasized that this milestone reflects the resilience of the city’s rehabilitation, making it possible once again to welcome visitors and tourists.
While tourism development continues, measures are also being put in place to safeguard and preserve the rich culture and heritage of the Maranao people.
Together with other sectors, the NCCA is working to ensure that Marawi’s local identity is nurtured and protected even as the city embraces more guests and opportunities for cultural exchange.
