Captain Burton Holt began collecting Philjppine artifacts in 1973. During more than 30 years at sea, mostly in Asia, he had an opportunity to spend lots of time in the Philippines and has returned at least once every year since he retired in 1995. He has lent materials to the Wing Luke Museum, the Seattle Art Museum, and the Washington State History Museum. In 2014, he sold part of his collection to the Museo ng Kaalamang Katutubo, very gratifying to see that materials return home. His wife Emily and daughters Bre and Keren have also visited the Philippines. He appreciates the opportunity to exhibit at Pagdiriwang to stay connected to the community in Seattle.