CPAR GAMABA Awardees

Summary

This educational video script celebrates the rich cultural heritage of the Philippines through its National Living Treasures, recognized by the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA). It highlights the 1992 establishment of the Gawad sa Manlilikha ng Bayan (GAMABA) awards, which honor Filipinos who excel in traditional arts and contribute to national heritage. The script introduces various awardees, each a master in their craft, from poetry and weaving to musical instruments, showcasing the diversity and creativity of Filipino culture.

Takeaways

• 🏆 The Philippines recognizes its rich cultural heritage through the identification of 'National Living Treasures' who have made significant contributions to the country's traditional arts.
• 🎭 The National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) is the highest policy-making and coordinating body for culture and arts in the Philippines, responsible for promoting and preserving traditional Filipino arts.
• 📜 Republic Act No. 7557, also known as the 'Manlilikha ng Bayan Act,' was established in 1992 to recognize Filipino citizens who excel in traditional arts and pass on their skills to their communities.
• 🎨 The NCCA has honored 16 Gawad Samanilikan ng Bayan (GAMABA) awardees who have demonstrated exceptional skill and artistry in various traditional Filipino art forms.
• 📚 The script highlights the importance of preserving pre-colonial traditions and ensuring they continue to be woven into everyday life.
• 📝 The awardees come from different regions of the Philippines and represent a diverse range of art forms, including poetry, music, weaving, and storytelling.
• 🎵 Notable awardees include Nino Bilob, who introduced Surat Mangyan in Ambahan poetry, and Masino, a master of basal or gong music.
• 🌟 The GAMABA awardees are celebrated for their creativity, technical excellence, and their role in maintaining the cultural diversity and creativity of the Filipino people.
• 👵🏼 The script emphasizes the importance of passing on traditional arts to future generations to ensure the continuity of the country's cultural heritage.
• 🏞️ The recognition of these artists and their work helps to promote a genuine appreciation and pride among Filipinos for their unique cultural identities.

Q & A

What is the significance of the term 'Tagawad Samanilikanang Bayani' in the context of the Philippines?

The term 'Tagawad Samanilikanang Bayani' refers to the 'Gawad sa Manlilikha ng Bayan' awardees, who are recognized for their exceptional contributions to the preservation and promotion of traditional Filipino arts and culture.

What does the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) do in the Philippines?

The NCCA is the highest policy and coordinating body for culture and the arts in the Philippines. It searches for the finest traditional artists, ensures the transfer of their skills to others, and promotes appreciation and pride in the Filipino cultural heritage.

What is the purpose of Republic Act No. 7557, also known as the 'Manlilikha ng Bayan Act'?

Republic Act No. 7557, or the 'Manlilikha ng Bayan Act,' was established to recognize and honor Filipino citizens who are engaged in traditional arts and have reached a high level of technical and artistic excellence, contributing to the national heritage.

Who is Nino Bilob and what is his contribution to Filipino culture?

Nino Bilob is a 1993 Gawad sa Manlilikha ng Bayan awardee from Panaitayan, Mansalayi, Oriental Mindoro. He is known for introducing Surat Mangyan in Ambahan poetry and preserving the Hanunoo Mangyan script.

What is the significance of Masino's work in the field of traditional Filipino music?

Masino is recognized for his mastery of basal or gong music, playing the kushapi, ardeen, and other traditional instruments. He is also an epic chanter and storyteller, achieving excellence in the art of playing the huchapi or kugapi, and kulingtang agong.

What is the art of tinala weaving, and who is Lang Dulai in relation to this craft?

Tinala weaving is a traditional textile art using abaca fibers. Lang Dulai, a 1998 awardee, is credited with preserving her people's traditional tinala weaving using fine abbaja fibers and recreating intricate designs like crocodiles, butterflies, and flowers.

What is the contribution of Salinta Monon to the field of traditional weaving in the Philippines?

Salinta Monon is recognized for her mastery in inabal weaving, a traditional textile of Bagobo. She demonstrated the creative and expressive aspects of the ikat weaving technique, which was threatened with extinction.

How does Federico Caballero contribute to the preservation of Filipino oral literature?

Federico Caballero works towards documenting the oral literature of the people, particularly the epics rendered in a language that is no longer spoken, thus preserving an important part of Filipino cultural heritage.

What is the importance of Alonzo Saclad's work in the context of Filipino culture?

Alonzo Saclad is known for painting portraits of his people and recording traditions and dualities of character through the use of Kalinga musical instruments, creating dance patterns and moves related to rituals.

What is the significance of Hajja Amina Api's mastery in matt weaving?

Hajja Amina Api is recognized as a master of matt weaving, showcasing her precise sense of design, proportion, symmetry, and sensitivity to color through her colorful mats with complex geometric patterns.

How does Magdalena Gabayo contribute to the tradition of abel weaving in the Philippines?

Magdalena Gabayo is a master in abel weaving, not only weaving traditional Iloko textiles but also designing new patterns, such as the pili lian technique, which produces unique and intricate designs.