The document discusses the formation of an organization called CHIVA NI VIRAC, which aims to preserve Ibaloi culture and heritage in Virac, Benguet. The organization was created to teach younger generations about the traditions passed down by their forefathers. It hopes to impart indigenous knowledge through various educational programs, promote unity among Ibaloi youth, and conserve the community's historical and cultural assets for future generations. The vision is for Ibaloi youth to become knowledgeable about their culture, and objectives include cultural education, artistic development, and fostering relationships with other Ibaloi groups.

2. BÀDEW NI VIRAK
Afo Shios ja emalsua
Ikèdĕngan shawat iya’n pinalsua
Ibalnay kami ni pansegshan
Engĕs e pan-ushong mo seshan
i-Virak’a asènop akou niman
Panpala-palad mo ira numan
Nĕmnĕm magëbay ni ulai
Kasikhuran afo tëjo mabiday
Kalĕjo’n masmĕk san-aakhian
Isalekkad e naisepushan

3. Shios ka ga di ushong
Anak mo’n i-Virak mantitinudong
Mansisinahitan mo ga uyos
Shi nĕmnĕm ni mangkadayos
Panbalnai mo kami’n ulai
Sai afo tĕjo panshayaw
Aakhi tan kharait maipatkan
Tusho’m ngo la’n kadaingan
Akou shi badalan
Bilay ni katuom shi ditopan

7. RATIONALE
Virac is one of the most Ibaloi
populated barangay in the municipality of
Itogon. The place is blest with rich mineral
deposits which the early people did not
greed but rather shared it to many people
coming from different walks of life. Due to
this, the Ibaloi particularly are no longer
accustomed to their identity for the reason
that they were much influenced by other
tribes.

8. RATIONALE
This organization is conceptualized to help
younger generations of dying breed of Virac Ibaloi
to learn (ashalĕn), to commend (ishayaw), and
to uplift (isalekkad) the Culture, Heritage and
Indigenous Values (CHIVA) taught by our
forefathers.
The name CHIVA (acronym) is based from
the Ibaloi term, shiva/chiva, which literally
means - an oral account of origin, extraordinary
exploits of extraordinary people which have
values learnt from extraordinary experiences.

9. MISSION
The CHIVA NI VIRAC, a
Centre for Ibaloi Studies is
committed to impart
indigenous knowledge to
young peoples of Virac
Ibaloi with passion and
boldness in order to
promote unity and
betterment among its
cooperative members and
networking with Ibaloi
youth organizations for the
growth of our cause.

10. VISION
The CHIVA NI VIRAC
envisions itself to be an
organization of young
people knowledgeable of
the Ibaloi Culture,
Heritage and Indigenous
Values.

11. OBJECTIVES
The CHIVA NI VIRAC shall
be able to:
•To provide necessary
programmes and seminars
to all cooperative member
concerning Culture,
Heritage and Indigenous
Values;
•To promote cultural and
artistic development;

12. •To conserve and
promote of the
community’s historical
and cultural heritage;
•To preserve and
integrate traditional
culture as part of the
ethnic cultural
mainstream;

13. •To promote camaraderie and foster
relationships with other Ibaloi youth
organizations; and
•To provide adequate materials and
instruments in relation with the mission and
vision of the organization.

14. PROGRAMMES
•Cultural Education and Enrichment Program
•Writing of different compositions (literature)
written in Nabaloi dialect
•Educational field trips
•Culture and Arts Exhibits
•Documentation, Publication and Archiving
•Various seminars and conferences
•Enrichment activities on Nabaloi Dialect
•Preservation and Protection of Cultural Treasures
of the Ibaloi ethnic group (Intangible Heritage)
•Support for different cultural events