Gawad sa Manlilikha ng Bayan Awardee and their Arts

This presentation contains the GAMABA awardees of the Philippines and their respective contribution to Philippine craftsmanship and artistry.

1. G A M A B A “GAWAD SA MANLILIKHA NG BAYAN” AWARD

2. The National Living Treasures Award, alternatively known as the  Gawad sa Manlilikha ng Bayan ( GAMABA) is conferred to a person or group of artists recognized by the Government of the Philippines for their contributions to the country’s intangible cultural heritage. A recipient of the award, known as a National Living Treasures or  Manlilikha ng Bayan is defined as “a Filipino citizen or group of Filipino citizens engaged in any traditional art uniquely Filipino, whose distinctive skills have reached such a high level of technical and artistic excellence and have been passed on to and widely practiced by the present generations in their community with the same degree of technical and artistic competence.” WHAT IS GAMABA AWARD?

3. To become a Manlilikha ng Bayan, an individual or group candidate must: Possess a mastery of tools and materials needed for the traditional, folk art and be a maker of works of extraordinary technical quality. H ave consistently produced works of superior quality over significant period; have engaged in a traditional and folk art which has been in existence and documented for at least 50 years , C ommand respect and inspire admiration of the country with his character and integrity; and, must have transferred and/or be willing to transfer to other members of the community the skills in the traditional and folk arts for which the community has become nationally known. WHO CAN BE A GAMABA AWARDEE?

4. GAMABA EMBLEM The award logo is a representation of the human form used in traditional cloth. Below the logo is the phrase “ Manlilikha ng Bayan” written in Baybayin , an ancient Filipino script.

5. GAMABA AWARDEES