Hazel July R.

Teaño

Grade 12 Block 7- SBR

Traditional Arts and Contemporary Arts in Cagayan Valley

 Bakwat

A. Description

-Bakwat is from Nueva Vizcaya. It is a belt used by mothers after giving birth. This cloth is usually made of
white with beads as accents and patterns of rivers and mountains.

- It is a belt used by mothers after

giving birth. this cloth, unlike of the ikat of the ifugaos, is usually made of white with beads as accents and
patterns of rivers and mountains with bead works on the centralportion of the cloth.

B. Historical Background

- The Gaddang Tribe mostly lives in the highlands of southeat Kalinga-Apayao, eastern Bontok, Nueva
Viscaya, and Isabela Provinces. They are known for their traditional Bakwat Belt.

- This cloth is usually adorned on the central portion with white beads as accents embellished in patterns
that represent rivers and mountains.
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- Ang gadding naman sa Nueva Vizcaya ay kilala at bantog sa paghahabi ng tela. Ang mga Gaddang ay
gumagamit ng tradisyonal na hakbang sa paghahabi na may mabusising paglalagay ng mga palamuti gaya
ng plastic beads at bato.

- Ilang sa kanilang produktong ipinagmamalaki ay ang bakwat (belt), aken (skirt) at abag (G-string) na gawa
sa mga mamahalin at maliit na bato.

D. Process Used

- Materials used in making bakwat is cotton textile. The Techniques is weaving, braiding, sewing and
beading.

- Most weavers use a natural warp thread, such as wool, linen or cotton. The weft threads are usually wool
or cotton but may include silk, gold, silver, or other alternatives.
 Sambali Festival

A. Description
- The Sambali or Piat Sambali Festival is celebrated every year in Piat, Cagayan from June 23 to July 2. A
spectacle of color, form and movement and songs is to be expected in this celebration, all brought about
centuries-old cultural tradition.
- In Piat, Cagayan, the colorful celebration is highlighted by street dancing, cultural shows and a beauty
pageant. This festival commemorates the Christianization of the Ytawes region of Cagayan.

B. Historical Background
- The Sambali festival originated from the Sambali dance which is a war dance of the Itawis tribe of
Cagayan that was converted to Christianity through the intercession of the Lady of Piat. It was revived
in 1989 with the belief that it would promote the identity of the people of Piat, as well as strengthen
unity and harmony among its people. Since then, it has been an annual event for the residents of Piat.
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- The festival was derived from the sambali dance which is a war dance of the Itawes tribe of Cagayan.
- Dancing takes part on the street as an exhibition space for the performers to illustrate
the Sambali war dance.

1. If you were an artist, which of the two kinds of art would you most likely use? Why do you say so?
- If I were an artist, I would most likely use the dance of Sambali Festival because it is fun and festive, the
song is lively and the costumes are colorful.
2. How can you promote region’s-
a. Traditional art?
- I can promote our traditional art by making a documentation videos with stories, tradition and life then
post it to my social media accounts.
b. Contemporary art?
- I can promote our contemporary art by make use of your portfolio for Art Promotion, Use the Internet
to promote your art, Different art competitions are a good source to promote your art,
expand your network, get active in the community.
3. What are the usual subject of your region’s-
a. Traditional art?
- Artists’ who paint or create sculptures tend to be influenced by the things that surround them, depending
on where they reside.
b. Contemporary art?
- Subject matter in contemporary art is not confined to representations of human figures and landscapes.
The favorite subjects in contemporary art are children, women, or the environment
4. What is the usual theme of your region’s-
a. Traditional art?
- Key subject matter involved in traditional art was often religion- and culture-related. Many of
the themes present now were undiscovered, in art, as a means of expression during this time.
b. Contemporary art?
- It could be the environment, nature, culture or social influences.
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REGION 1
Choreography
- Oasiwas Dance
Musical Instrument
-Bamboo has been the source of many musical instruments in the province: pito (flute), kulkultong (bamboo
zither) and (jaws harp), among others.
Literary and musical compositions
- Biag ni Lam-ang and Manang Biday
Visual design
- "Parisian Life" also known as "Interim d'un Cafe"
Theatrical performance
- Tres Patrimonio, a Bigueno Zarzuela
Cinema
- Heneral Luna
REGION 2
Choreography
- Ragsaksakan Dance
Musical Instrument
-gangsa kalinga, nose flute, bamboo flute, buzzer, bangibang, tongatong, diwdiw-as, saggeypo, and bamboo
zither.
Literary and musical compositions
- Matilde de Sinapangan and Malinac ya Labi
Visual design
- Butaka
Theatrical performance
- Los Veteranos
Cinema
- Purita Licas
ACTIVITY 3
REGION 2
Choreo
- Ragsaksakan Dance
Musical Instrument
-gangsa kalinga, nose flute, bamboo flute, buzzer, bangibang, tongatong, diwdiw-as, saggeypo, and bamboo
zither.
Lit&M com
- Matilde de Sinapangan and Malinac ya Labi
Vis des
- Butaka
Thetrical per
- Los Veteranos
Cinema
- Purita Licas
7. The most distinct art form in my region are the choreography because it is used in every festivals and it is
different in each provinces as well as musical instruments.
8. My region responds to the promotion of culture and arts by learning more about it and maintain cultural
tradition by sharing it with others. You can also help bridge the gap by sharing aspects of your social influences.
As we meet new people in other places and start to form connections and friendships, you may take part in their
celebrations or significant life events.
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National Artist

Amorsolo was born on May 30, 1892, in Paco, Manila. Don Fabián de la Rosa, his mother's cousin, was also a
Filipino painter. At the age of 13, Amorsolo became an apprentice to De la Rosa, who would eventually become
the advocate and guide to Amorsolo's painting career. Amorsolo used natural light in his paintings and
developed the backlighting technique Chiaroscuro, which became his artistic trademark and his greatest
contribution to Philippine painting. In a typical Amorsolo painting, figures are outlined against a characteristic
glow, and intense light on one part of the canvas highlights nearby details.In some cases, he painted
commissioned portraits of American or European people. His 1941 Portrait of a Boy is one such example.
When World War II broke out in the Philippines, it influenced the pieces that Amorsolo created. In Amorsolo's
waning years health problems, including diabetes and cataracts, created obstacles, but he continued to paint
productively to support his large family. The deaths of two of his sons, Fernando Jr. in 1964, and Milo in 1971,
affected him deeply. Fernando Amorsolo died of heart failure on August 24, 1972.

Gawad sa Manlilikha ng Bayan Awardee’s

Alonzo Saclag was born on August 14, 1942. A member of the Kalinga people and a native of Lubuagan,
Kalinga province, Saclag taught himself of his tite traditions in the performing arts. He learned how to play
traditional Kalinga musical instruments and Kalinga ritual dance movements without formal or informal
instruction. As an effort to revive the dying tradition of playing the gangsa, a type of Kalinga gong. Saclag
lobbied for two years to the provincial government to grant funds to convert the abandoned Capitol Building
into a museum. With support from the provincial government and other financiers, a branch of the National
Museum was established in Labuagan. He is instrumental in establishing the practice of children of wearing
traditional Kalinga clothing for important school events as well as the teaching of Kalinga folk songs in schools.
He also lobbied for the broadcast of traditional Kalinga music along with contemporary music in their local
radio station. He also formed the Kalinga Budong Dance Troupe with the intent of promoting Kalinga dance to
a wider audience. Saclag was conferred the National Living Treasures Award in 2000. By 2016, he has
established a village within his town, named Awichon which aims to promote Kalinga culture to tourists.

Cultural Group (Choir)

Chorus Vocales Philippines, or simply CVP is a group of singers from different walks of life, mostly students
and young professionals gathered for the love for music. The vision of the group is to become one of the best
chorale groups in the country. Once, there was a desire. The desire to sing and make music together. And then
there was passion.The passion to hone the talent of making music. From these two virtues, Chorus Vocales
Philippines took birth. From the remnant of an old chorale group, the Chorus Vocales SHJAG, the pieces of the
broken fragments were put together to create a new community-based choir composed of people from different
fields and professions. From classical to pop, the group’s goal is to promote chorale music to all kinds of
audience, being able to demonstrate versatility in singing while further honing their skills in the process. Gold
awardee “Mixed Choir Category (Choir Championship)” 6th Bali International Choir Festival, July 14 – 20,
2017; Bali, Indonesia Gold awardee “Folklore Category (Choir Championship)” 6th Bali International Choir
Festival, July 14 – 20, 2017; Bali, Indonesia Gold Grade III awardee