Cpar gamaba awardees

• Who is Yabing Masalon Dulo?

  A master weaver known for B'laan Ikat or Tie-dye Fabric Weaving
• At what age did Yabing Masalon Dulo start weaving?

  She started weaving at the age of fourteen.
• What skills did Yabing Masalon Dulo focus on during her younger years?

  She focused on sharpening her weaving skills and imparting knowledge to younger generations.
• How does Yabing Masalon Dulo create her unique pieces of fabric?

  She colors the fibers, counts the threads, and observes the rhythmic dance of weaving.
• Where is Yabing Masalon Dulo from?

  Amguo, Landan, Polomolok, South Cotabato
• Who is Alonzo Saclag?

  A master of Kalinga musical instruments.
• What does Alonzo Saclag aim to achieve through his work?

  He aims to record the tradition of opposites and dualities in his people's character.
• What are the dance patterns and moves related to in Alonzo Saclag's work?

  They are related to rituals.
• Who is Hajja Amina Appi?

  A master mat weaver recognized for her colorful mats.
• What is showcased in Hajja Amina Appi's mats?

  Her precise sense of design, proportion, symmetry, and sensitivity to color.
• Where is Hajja Amina Appi from?

  Kalinga, Northern Luzon Island, Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR)
• Who is Eduardo Mutuc?

  An artist known for metal plating and religious artwork.
• What materials does Eduardo Mutuc work with?

  He works with silver, bronze, and wood.
• What types of artwork does Eduardo Mutuc create?

  He creates retablos, mirrors, altars, and carosas.
• Who is Darhata Sawabi?

  A master of pis syabit weaving.
• What is notable about Darhata Sawabi's weaving technique?

  Her strokes are firm and sure, with acute color sensitivity.
• Where is Darhata Sawabi from?

  Tausug/Parang, Sulu, Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM)
• Who is Lang Dulay?

  A master weaver known for T'nalak weaving.
• What materials does Lang Dulay use for T'nalak weaving?

  She uses abaca fibers.
• What are the primary colors used in T'nalak weaving?

  The primary colors are red, black, and the original colors of abaca leaves.
• What designs does Lang Dulay recreate in her T'nalak weaving?

  She recreates designs of crocodiles, butterflies, and flowers.
• Who is Salinta Monon?

  A master weaver known for Inabal weaving.
• What does Salinta Monon demonstrate through her Inabal weaving?

  She demonstrates the creative and expressive aspects of Bagobo abaca ikat weaving.
• Where is Salinta Monon from?

  Tagabawa Bagobo/Bansalan, Davao del Sur, Region XII Davao Region
• Who is Uwang Ahadas?

  A master of playing Kudyapi.
• What is notable about Uwang Ahadas's ability?

  He is known for his mastery in playing different Yakan instruments.
• What does Uwang Ahadas do despite his diminishing visual perception?

  He continues to perform and instruct others.
• Who is Federico Caballero?

  A master of playing Yakan instruments.
• What does Federico Caballero impart to the youngsters of his locale?

  His insights and mastery in playing Yakan instruments.
• Who is Ginaw Bilog?

  A master of Surat Mangyan and Ambahan poetry.
• What did Ginaw Bilog preserve and promote?

  He preserved the Hanunuo Mangyan script and Ambahan poetry.
• Where is Ginaw Bilog from?

  Panaytayan, Mansalay, Oriental Mindoro, Region IV-B MIMAROPA
• Who is Masino Intaray?

  An outstanding master of epic chanting and storytelling.
• What types of music did Masino Intaray master?

  He mastered basal, kulilal, and bagit music.
• Where is Masino Intaray from?

  Palawan, Palawan Island, Region IV-B MIMAROPA
• Who is Samaon Sulaiman?

  A master of playing Kudyapi.
• What instruments is Samaon Sulaiman proficient in?

  He is proficient in kutiyapi, kulintang, agong, gandingan, palendag, and tambul.
• Who is Magdalena Gamayo?

  A master in abel weaving from Pinili, Ilocos Norte.
• What does Magdalena Gamayo design in her weaving?

  She designs new patterns in addition to traditional Ilocano textiles.
• What is the difficult weaving technique called that Magdalena Gamayo employs?

  The technique is called pililian.