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Established in the year 2000, Corong Galeri Lokals
is a local based micro entity in Coron Palawan promoting
locally produced and environmentally-friendly
products from the handworks of local populace especially
the tribal minorities situated in the island barangays
and upland communities.
During its second year, partnership programs and projects
with the Indigenous people and local artist was extended
to the rest of Calamianes
Group of Islands namely Busuanga, Coron, Culion
and Linapacan that provided avenue for the promotion
of Calamianes’
traditional products, arts and related handicrafts.
Corong Galeri Lokals, encourages its local artists to
exhibit their creations in its space free of charge,
and products for consignment basis. Taga-Banwa Lokal
Artist group is now being set up.
 
A local based Non-Government Organization called Calamianes
Conservation and Cultural Networks Inc. is also extending
technical assistance to Corong Galeri Lokals and partnership
for the promotion of its local heritage, proposal packaging
possibly looking for further skills trainings, product
development, and links to other concerned sectors. To
date, Corong Galeri Lokals is now an accredited establishment
of Department of Tourism and currently been recognized
partner of UNESCO Global Alliance for Cultural Diversity,
due to its efforts and programs extended to its local
talents and skilled craftsmen.
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Calamian Geographic
Society. Department of Tourism Accredited Establishment.
UNESCO United Nations Educational Scientific and
Cultural Organization. Calamianes Conservation
& Cultural Networks Inc. Green Ecology. Refugia
Products. Tribu Calamianen Cultural Group.
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