Missionary visual artist and Philippine Navy Goodwill Ambassador for Culture and Arts, Kristine Soguilon-Lim, has launched a five-year cultural initiative titled Bridging Horizons: Naval Cultural Exchange Through Arts. The project, in collaboration with the Philippine Navy under the leadership of Vice Admiral Toribio Adaci Jr., aims to strengthen diplomatic ties through artistic exchange.
From 2023 to 2028, Bridging Horizons will visit various embassies in the Philippines and engage with government offices, institutions, and naval bases in other countries. As part of these visits, a work of art will be presented to each hosting nation or institution, symbolizing the Philippines’ ongoing cultural and diplomatic relationship with these partners.
Supported by key figures in the Navy, including Capt. Levi Carane and Maj. Gen. Joseph Cuison, the initiative reflects the Navy’s commitment to soft diplomacy through culture and the arts. The project emphasizes the role of the Navy in promoting Filipino heritage and its contributions to fostering cultural connections.
Bridging Horizons launched locally at Galerie Joaquin BGC on Oct. 7, 2023, with its international debut at the Manila Metropolitan Theatre on Oct. 11, 2023.
The project is in partnership with JCI QC Capitol, Auro Chocolates, GMA Pinoy TV, and is supported by the National Commission for Culture and the Arts and the Manila Metropolitan Theatre.
