The National Living Treasures Award

Flashcards covering the history, legal basis, criteria, and specific awardees of the National Living Treasures Award (GAMABA).

GAWAD sa MANLILIKHA ng BAYAN

Also known as the National Living Treasures Award, it is conferred on Filipinos at the forefront of the practice, preservation, and promotion of traditional folk arts.

Republic Act No. 7355

The Manlilikha ng Bayan Act, formalized in 1992, which established the National Living Treasures Award.

National Commission for the Culture and the Arts (NCCA)

The organization that oversees the implementation of the National Living Treasures Award.

Senate Resolution No. 765

Adopted in 2014 by the Senate of the Philippines to recognize the accomplishments of the country's living treasures.

Baybayin

An ancient Filipino script used in the 16th century, which is featured on the emblem of the award.

Ambahan

A kind of poem by the Hanunuo Mangyan consisting of seven-syllable lines that often contains messages of love and friendship.

Basal

A musical ensemble played during the "tambilaw" (rice sharing ritual) and the "tinapay" (rice wine drinking) among the Pala'wan people.

Kutyapi

A 2-stringed plucked lute, recognized as one of the most difficult indigenous Filipino instruments to master.

Tnalak

A kind of fabric made of fine abaca fibers weaved with designs reflecting the traditions of the T'boli people.

Sinukla and bandura

Traditional hand-woven tube skirts of the Bagobo people.

Kalinga Budong Dance Troupe

A group founded by Alonzo Saclag to ensure the music and dance of his ancestors are passed to younger generations.

Humadapnon

The longest epic to recite from the Sulod-Bukidnon people, requiring two months of daily performances to be completely chanted.

Kwintangan kayu

A Yakan musical instrument consisting of five wooden logs hung horizontally, played to serenade the palay.

Pis Syabit

A traditional cloth tapestry worn as a head covering by the Tausug of Jolo.

Tabungaw

A uniquely distinct gourd hat made and worn by Ilokano casque maker Teofilo Garcia.

Abel

The traditional textile weaving of the Ilokano made from local cotton and other fibers.

Kusikos

A traditional Ilokano weaving pattern characterized by spiral forms similar to an orange.

Sinan-sabong

An Ilokano textile pattern representing flowers.