GAMABA Artists(just for requirement)

Summary

The Gawad sa Manlilikang Bayani (Gawad Bayani) is a prestigious Philippine award honoring folk and Mediterranean artists for their commitment to tradition. Established in 1992 by the Philippine Rotary Club Makati Ayala, it is now administered by the National Commission for Culture and Arts (NCCA). The award has recognized 13 exceptional artists since 1993, including master musicians, weavers, and performers, each showcasing the rich cultural heritage of the Philippines through their mastery of traditional arts.

Takeaways

• 🏆 The Gawad sa Manlilikang Bayani (Gawad) is an award that honors Filipino folk and Mediterranean artists who have remained true to their traditions.
• 📅 The award began in April 1992 as a project of the Philippine Rotary Club Makati Ayala and was institutionalized through Public Act Number 7355 in 1993.
• 🏛️ The National Commission for Culture and Arts (NCCA) administers the Gawad, with the help of a committee that includes Gawad Manlilikha ng Bayan and Manlilikha ng Bayan awardees.
• 🎵 There are currently 13 Gawad awardees in the Philippines, with the first awards given in 1993.
• 🎼 The first awardee in 1993 was a master of the yapping, an instrument, and was also proficient in playing the queen, agong, and tambuwal.
• 📚 Another 1993 awardee was recognized for being a prolific and preeminent epic chanter, storyteller, and master of various traditional musical instruments.
• 🏺 In 1993, an artist was awarded for mastery of the ambahan, a form of poetry.
• 👘 In 1998, a traditional weaver was awarded for creating woven fabrics using distinct abaca fabrics called inaba.
• 🌈 Lam-Dulai, also awarded in 1998, is known for weaving tinalak, a cloth made of colorful abaca fabrics.
• 🎶 A Japan musician was awarded in 2000 for his mastery of the quintan caillou and other instruments, and for contributing to the preservation of traditional music.
• 📜 Federico Caballero was awarded in 2000 for his documentation of oral literature, particularly the epics of his people.

Q & A

What is the Gawad Manlilikhan ng Bayan (GAMA) award?

The GAMA award is an accolade that recognizes Filipino folk and Mediterranean artists who have remained true to their traditions.

When and by whom was the GAMA project initiated?

The GAMA project was initiated in April 1992 by the Philippine Rotary Club Makati Ayala.

How was the Bayan Awards institutionalized?

The Bayan Awards was institutionalized through Public Act Number 7355 in Manila.

Which organization administers the GAMA awards?

The National Commission for Culture and Arts (NCCA) administers the GAMA awards.

How many GAMA awardees are there currently in the Philippines?

There are currently 13 GAMA awardees in the Philippines.

Who was the first person to be awarded the GAMA in 1993, and for what is he known?

The first person to be awarded the GAMA in 1993 was an acclaimed yapping master and teacher, proficient in playing the queen, agong, and tambuwal.

What is the significance of the artist awarded in 1993 for being a prolific and preeminent epic chanter?

The artist was recognized for his outstanding mastery of various traditional musical instruments and his role as an epic chanter and storyteller.

Which traditional art form did the 1993 awardee master, and what is it known for?

The 1993 awardee was a master of the ambahan, a traditional form of poetry.

What was the reason for awarding the traditional weaver in 1998?

The traditional weaver was awarded for creating woven fabrics using distinct advocate fabrics called inaba.

What is tinalak and who was awarded for it in 1998?

Tinalak is a type of cloth made of colorful abacus fabrics, and Lam Dulai was awarded for being a Tiboli traditional weaver of tinalak in 1998.

Which Japanese musician was awarded in 2000 for his mastery of the quintan caillou and instruments?

The Japanese musician awarded in 2000 for his mastery of the quintan caillou and instruments was not named in the script.

Why was Federico Caballero awarded in the year 2000?

Federico Caballero was awarded in 2000 for his documentation of the oral literature, particularly the epics of his people.

What is the significance of the artist awarded in 2000 for being a master of dance and the performing arts?

The artist was a master of the kaliga musical instruments and the dance patterns and movements associated with his people's rhythm.

What unique skill did the master weaver awarded in 2005 among the Sama indigenous community possess?

The master weaver was known for her unique designs, straightness of her edging, and the fineness of her sasa.

What is the traditional cloth tapestry worn as a head cover, and who was awarded for it in 2005?

The traditional cloth tapestry worn as a head cover is called the pistia pit, and Hata Sawabi was awarded for it in 2005.

Why was Chopino Garcia conferred the award in 2012?

Chopino Garcia was conferred the award in 2012 for his efforts in keeping the traditional taboo making alive and vibrant.

What is the significance of Magdalena Gamayo's award in 2012?

Magdalena Gamayo, a 93-year-old master inabel weaver from the Ilocos region, was awarded in 2012 for her contributions to the traditional art of weaving.