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• Gangsa


  A single handheld gong with a smooth surface and a narrow rim, a cultural artifact from Kalinga and Ifugao
• Batok


  A traditional practice involving the use of a thorn attached to a stick and a mixture of charcoal and water for tattooing, particularly esteemed among men in Kalinga tribes
• Butaka


  In Isabela tradition, it is used for sitting comfortably during childbirth
• Cariñosa


  A dance introduced by the Spaniards, primarily performed for courtship and flirting with female dancers
• Piña


  A fabric made from mature pineapple leaves, primarily found in Aklan
• Kuradang


  The traditional wedding dance of Bohol, often accompanied by a rondalla
• Tinikling


  A dance from Leyte that involves beating, tapping, and sliding of bamboo poles in coordination with dancers
• Okir


  An artistic design that represents the intricate and flowing plant motifs used by the Moro and Lumad people in BARMM
• Malong


  A wrap-around skirt with okir design, representing something in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region of Muslim Mindanao (BARMM)
• Sarimanok


  A symbol of good fortune in Maranao art and culture
• Pabalat


  An art form from Bulacan involving intricate designs cut using Japanese paper, used to wrap pastillas
• Singkil


  The traditional dance from Lanao del Sur which depicts the epic poem, Darangen
• Pis Syabit

  A headpiece worn by men during special occasions in Sulu
• T'nalak


  A cultural practice from South Cotabato involving the weaving of abaca fibers inspired by the weaver's dreams
• Napoleon Abueva


  The "Father of Modern Philippine Sculpture" and the youngest to be named as a National Artist at the age of 46
• Juan Nakpil


  Acknowledged as the "Father of Philippine Architecture", the UP Administration Building is his most well-known art piece
• Fernando Amorsolo


  The artist of the painting "Planting Rice", he helped develop Philippine Art through his paintings and was considered the "The Grand Old Man of Philippine Arts"
• Ramon Valera


  His most influential work of art is the one-piece terno, in which he united the four elements that make up the baro-t saya
• Carlos Romulo


  He won a Pulitzer Prize in Journalism for his articles predicting the Second World War
• Amado Hernandez


  His most distinguished work of art is "Mga Ibong Mandaragit"
• Francisca Aquino


  Considered the "Pioneer and Mother of Philippine Folk Dance"
• Ryan Cayabyab


  Composer of the song "Da Coconut Nut"
• Lamberto Avellana


  One of the "The Boy Wonder of Philippine Movies" due to the success of his first film, "Sakay"
• Ronald Allan Poe or Fernando Poe Jr.


  Considered "The King of Philippine Movies", his famous work is "Ang Probinsyano"
• Gerardo de Leon


  The most awarded film director in the history of the Filipino Academy of Movie Arts and Sciences (FAMAS) Awards with 7 wins
• Contemporary arts

  Also known as "the art of today", it can be defined as art produced by artists living today, during the late 20th and early 21st centuries
• Ars- skill


  The Latin word and the meaning of the latin word of - arts
• Art

  The expression or application of human creative skill and imagination
• Drawing


  A visual art practice using pencil and paper to create designs inspired by traditional Filipino patterns
• Modeling


  A sculpture technique involving gently kneading, shaping the clay and adding details
• Assembling


  A sculpture technique where students create a sculpture using materials found in their backpack
• Serigraphy


  A printing technique utilizing the screen and squeegee method
• Intaglio


  A printing technique where engraving is used to apply ink, resulting in a raised and embossed effect
• Graphic design


  The strategic arrangement of images and typography for commercial purposes like advertising
• Fashion design


  Designing uniforms for students, focusing on aesthetics while ensuring safety and comfort
• Portrait photography


  Capturing still images of people through a DSLR camera lens
• Mobile photography


  A growing trend in photography that involves the use of mobile devices such as smartphones
• Handicrafts


  The creation of both functional and decorative objects using simple tools
• Music


  A performing art involving different musical genres ranging from modern to contemporary
• Spoken word


  A performing art that delivers poems with a focus on enunciation