Since its reform for democratization in 1986, the center has undertaken steps to bring culture and arts more accessible to a larger segment of the Filipino society. Its Outreach Program conducts fora and art appreciation activities in various parts of the country, which includes the "Sopas, Sining at Sorbetes" Program (English: Food to Taste, Arts to Appreciate. Literally, "Soup, Art and Ice Cream"), a unique appreciation activity coupled with a feeding program for underprivileged youth. Every year since 2005, the center organizes its open house festival, "Pasinaya" (English: To Show. Literally, "Debut" or "Inauguration") during February, designated as the National Arts Month in the Philippines. The Pasinaya festival features performing arts group from all over the country, led by the center's resident companies, in a one-day showcase of local talent entirely held in the Tanghalang Pambansa's numerous venues. Two years after the first festival, it was visited by 10,000 people; growing to more than 84,000 by 2019. The CCP also provides institutional support to the Cinemalaya Philippine Independent Film Festival and the Philippine High School for the Arts.