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What is the purpose of the National Living Treasures Award (GAMABA)?
Which organization launched the National Living Treasures Award in 1992?
What was the perception of high artists compared to folk artists before the National Living Treasures Award?
What was the precursor to the National Living Treasures Award?
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Which government agency was involved in overseeing the selection process of the National Folk Artist Award?
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What is a key objective of the National Living Treasures Award besides honoring folk artists?
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Why was the National Living Treasures Award created?
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What is a typical characteristic associated with high artists before the creation of the National Living Treasures Award?
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What role did the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) play in relation to traditional arts?
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Which group was formed to oversee the selection process of the National Folk Artist Award?
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What encouraged the creation of the National Living Treasures Award?
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What impact did the GAMABA have on the perception of folk artists?
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Study Notes
Philippine Traditional Arts and Folk Crafts
- Philippine traditional arts and folk crafts are exquisite testimonies to the country's national cultural wealth and heritage.
- The distinction between traditional craft and high art has led to a perception of high artists as masters, geniuses, seers, and path breakers, while folk artists have remained anonymous and obscure.
The National Living Treasures Award (GAMABA)
- The National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) launched the Gawad sa Manlilikha ng Bayan (GAMABA) or National Living Treasures Award in 1992.
- The award aims to identify the finest folk artists of the land who are dedicated to their craft, using skills and indigenous methods and materials.
- Apart from honoring traditional artisans and culture bearers, the award aims to preserve and revitalize traditional arts threatened with extinction.
Origin of the GAMABA
- The origin of the GAMABA can be traced to the National Folk Artist Award, established by the Rotary Club of Makati-Ayala in 1987.
- In 1988, an advisory group was formed to oversee the selection process, comprising representatives from government and private organizations, including the Cultural Center of the Philippines, the Department of Trade and Industry, and the Department of Education, Culture and Sports.
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Explore the rich cultural heritage of the Philippines through traditional arts and folk crafts. Learn about the distinctions between traditional craft and high art, as well as efforts to bridge the gap between individual artists. Discover the initiatives of the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) in recognizing and promoting these art forms.
