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Art Talk Script - The Philippine Arts and its beauty
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Mian, Manzil R.
IR 256
Philippine Art Talk
If we are looking at a certain art, how can we say this is a Philippine art or what comes
into our mind when we hear the term Philippine art? So come join me to explore the beauty
of the Philippines and its art. I am Manzil Mian, and this is Little Art Talks. At the end of this
video, we will be stronger and prouder Filipinos.
The Philippines is a breathtakingly stunning country full of wonders that never cease
to amaze the tourist. And because of its breathtaking sceneries and the creativity of Filipino,
they create a remarkable masterpiece, rendering Philippine art famous around the world. Do
you know Miss Universe 2018? Who has the advocacy to promote culture and art? Yes, I know
what you're thinking. She is Miss Catriona Magnayon Gray, the Ambassador of Arts with the
National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA). The islands were a rich source of gold
ore even before we were colonized. Our indigenous people's jewelry and accessories tell a lot
about their sense of color, style, and beauty, and they're more than just bling. In Ayala
Museum Collection, the gold artifacts are the evidence that Pre-Hispanic showed great style
and flair through life and death because they were skilled craftsmen or what we call
"dalubhasa ng manlilikha."
Do you know where the Land of Dreamweaver is? Miss Catriona Gray's national
costume was inspired and created, especially the native fabric and accessories. It is located in
the province of South Cotabato. The T'boli tribe's traditional fabric, known as T'nalak, is
created by handweaving patterns inspired by their dreams. Just looking to their craft makes
me admire the insightful meaning and admiration of women to create a sacred T'nalak. We
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can't deny that the textile and color represent something and the materials made from Abaca
fibers.
I had the chance to visit the Silahis Arts and Artifacts when we have 2 hours vacant. We found
out that their main showroom is located in Intramuros, and I, as a Lycean, am lucky to visit it.
As part of Indigenous Arts, I am captivated by their clay pottery and wood carving elegance.
As I was roaming around, I understand and appreciate our culture and crafts. There were lots
of fine arts, cultural arts, and traditional artifacts. And I remembered in the pre-colonial
period. The ethnic group made clay pottery to use in their everyday life and for burial, such
as the Manunggal Jar that was found in Tabon Cave of Palawan and the Maitum Jar.
Most people are intrigued by Baybayin tattoos, which are the native alphabet of the
Philippines, but as culture changes, so does the language. People today do not have the
opportunity and ability to learn it, and they find it difficult to write because some of the letters
and characters are incomplete. People nowadays see it as serving an aesthetic function. Let’s
proceed to the folk literature during the pre-colonial period – we have epic, fables, legend,
riddle, proverbs, and song. I vividly remember when I was in primary school, I enjoyed riddle.
The first riddle that I encountered is “nandiyan na si kaka, bubuka bukaka” and the proverbs
that I love the most is “ang kaginhawaan ay nasa kasiyahan at wala sa kasaganahan” which
means even if you have all the wealth in the world, it does not guarantee that you are happy
because real happiness is found in the simple things that money cannot afford.
Are you guys into writing and literary forms? If you are, you should send your work to
Palanca as an entry because you never know your entry would be selected. Receiving a
Palanca award is a tremendous honor because it is the highest literary award for Filipino
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writers. It is not easy, though; you will need to attend Siliman’s writer workshop, but it will be
the most rewarding experience.
Some conquerors, such as Spaniards, Americans, and Japanese, were able to impose their
philosophy of life, dress, language, music, faith, and even practices. It is both the product and
the outcome of "colonization." The first book in Spanish Colonization was the Doctrina
Christiana, Noli Me Tangere or Touch me not, and El Filibusterismo. Moreover, culture,
education, language, and the printing press, such as newspapers and magazines, were
introduced during American Era. The Philippine literature begins in this momentum. Because
as I've said earlier there is a change in culture and people learn the English language. In the
Japanese Period, this sought to redefine Philippine literature by strengthening the vernacular
literature. The focus of Japanese art is about the purity and perfection of nature.
Furthermore, during the Marcos administration, he has made significant contributions to the
preservation of art. He established the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP), and the
Philippine International Convention Center, which stands as a testament to Marcos'
achievements (PICC).
And that is the end of our Art talk. As an IR student, learning and understanding all of this is a
great training ground for future benefits. I am amazed at how art connects people’s
philosophy in life and how everyone can make art. Since just doing some random line is
considered as an art. And as long as there is a human, there is art –it is found anywhere and
everywhere. That’s all, Daghang Salamat!
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