The document discusses the Gawad sa Manlilikha ng Bayan (GAMABA), which recognizes outstanding Filipino artists who preserve and develop traditional art forms. 12 individuals from various fields have received this distinction since 1992. Traditional art is based on indigenous cultures and passed down orally. A key aspect of GAMABA is emphasizing the intangible and communal nature of artistic production. The document also lists some GAMABA awardees and their art forms. It concludes by examining how tourism, mining, militarization, and Christianization have impacted traditional art production and threatened indigenous communities' ways of life.

1. THE CONTEMPORARY IN
TRADITIONAL ART:
GAWAD SA MANLILIKHA
NG BAYAN (GAMABA )

2. What is the GAMABA
-Garcia has been Manlilikha ng Bayan
(“one who creates for the country”) or
National Living Treasure.
12 individuals have received this
distinction. From 1992-2012
(Republic Act No. 7355)

3. The National Commission for Culture
and the Arts (NCCA) give the highest
awards for culture and arts, including
the National Artist Award.
The said award and the GAMABA
recognize the outstanding work of
artists in the Philippines.

4. Traditional art is based on indigenous
people’s culture that are largely
honed by oral tradition.
A distinct feature of the GAMABA is
its emphasis on intangible and
communal aspects of art production.

5. Who are the GAMABA awardees?
Form Manlilikha ng Bayan Expertise
Weaving Lang Dulay tinalak weaving
Salinta Monon inabal
weaving
Darhata Sawabi pis siyabit weaving
Haja Amina Appi mat weaving
Magdalena Gamayo inabal

6. Who are the GAMABA awardees?
Form Manlilikha ng Bayan
Expertise
Literature Ginaw Bilog surat
mangyan and
ambahan poetry
And Masino Intaray lyrical poems, (kulilal,
basal,
Performing and bangit) and playing
their
Arts accompanying
instruments;
epic chanting and

7. Samaon Sulaiman
Alonzo Saclag
Federico Caballero
Uwang Ahadas

8. Who are the GAMABA awardees?
Form Manlilikha ng Bayan
Plastic Arts Eduardo Mutuc
Teofilo Garcia

9. The Production Process and the changing
environment
1. Tourism- land areas are converted into sites for
tourist consumption, ecological domains
become more susceptible to damage with the
combined forces of natural disasters and
tourist mobility.
Dances and rituals are staged for an external
audience rather than for the community’s

10. 2. Mining and infrastructure projects- The
construction of dams and the establishment of oil
and mining companies evict people from their
dwellings and severely damage the environment.
Deprived of the bounty of land, indigenous groups
are prompted to seek short-term employment
from these industries in order to make ends meet
in a money economy.

11. 3. Militarization- The insecurity and tensions
brought about by militarized zones arrest the
people’s ability to create art. It prevents people
from having communal gatherings, where
exchanges and passing of knowledge can take
place.

12. 4. Christianization- The influence of Christianity
and the conversion of the natives to foreign
religion have caused members of he community to
forsake their indigenous rituals and traditions.