Questions and Answers
Which category is NOT included under the GAMABA Award?
What is the traditional Ilocano textile called that is associated with a weaver from Pinili, Ilocos Norte?
What cultural contribution did the person from Bukidnon make?
Which instrument is associated with the exemplary musician from Basilan?
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What traditional fabric is made from fine abaca fibers and is associated with a weaver from Tawi-tawi?
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What year was the Gawad sa Manlilikha ng Bayan (GAMABA) awarded institutionalized?
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Which organization is responsible for the implementation of GAMABA?
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What is one of the qualifications for an artist to be eligible for the GAMABA award?
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How long must a folk art tradition have existed for an artist to qualify for GAMABA?
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What must the artist do to show they are engaged in their community's art tradition?
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What is a condition for an artist who is unable to teach due to age or infirmity to still qualify for GAMABA?
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Who ultimately makes the proclamation of the GAMABA awardees?
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One of the criteria for GAMABA eligibility includes the artist being an inhabitant of which type of community?
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Study Notes
Gawad sa Manlilikha ng Bayan (GAMABA) Overview
- Institutionalized by Republic Act No. 7355 in 1992.
- The National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) oversees its implementation.
- Nominations undergo screening and review by a panel of experts.
- Proclamation is made by the President.
Qualifications for GAMABA Awardees
- Must belong to an indigenous or traditional cultural community in the Philippines.
- Engagement in a folk art tradition must have been documented for at least fifty years.
- Consistent production of superior and distinctive works is essential.
- Mastery of tools and materials related to the art form is required, along with a reputation as a master.
- Candidates should have passed on their skills to community members or have significantly contributed to reviving community arts.
- Artists of advanced age or with infirmities may still be honored if they meet specific criteria, including a significant body of work and community recognition.
Categories of Artistic Expression under GAMABA
- Folk architecture
- Weaving
- Carving
- Performing arts
- Literature
- Ornamentation
- Textile arts
- Other traditional art forms
Notable GAMABA Awardees
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Pinili, Ilocos Norte:
- Renowned for weaving high-quality Ilocano textiles called “abel.”
- Started weaving at age 16.
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Mansalay, Mindoro:
- Hanunuo Mangyan poet advocating for the preservation of the traditional poetry form "ambahan," focusing on themes of love and friendship.
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Abra:
- Ilocano casque maker specializing in crafting the "tabungaw," a functional headpiece.
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Bukidnon:
- Advocated for the preservation of traditions by promoting literacy among indigenous communities across barangays.
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Basilan:
- Expert musician known for playing the "kwintangankayu," an instrument made of five wooden logs, associated with good harvest outcomes.
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South Cotabato:
- T’nalak weaver from the T’boli community, using fine abaca fibers to create fabric.
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Tawi-Tawi:
- Promoted the tradition of mat weaving among Sama women, incorporating her own designs.
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Davao del Sur:
- Recognized traditional weaver since the age of twelve, known as the best weaver in the Bagobo community.
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This quiz explores the Gawad sa Manlilikha ng Bayan (GAMABA) awards, highlighting their significance and the contributions of past awardees. It aims to enhance appreciation of the unique art forms represented by these artists. Learn about the institutional history and selection process of the awards.
