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ABOUT

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 Alonzo Saclag from Lubuagan, Kalinga is known for his talent in playing different Kaling Kalinga a musical instruments and his mastery of the dance patterns and movements movements associated with his people’s ritual.

He did not receive any formal education in performing arts but still mastered the choreography and musical instruments of Kalinga just by observation and practice.

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In 2000, The National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) declared Saclag as a Gawad sa Manlilikha ng Bayan Awardee (National Living Treasure).

He has contributed a lot in preserving Kalinga culture through dances, music and customs. Saclag has urged his village mates to preserve their artifacts and archeological sites despite some religious groups’ claims that heirlooms, such as gongs and jars, are pagan items. In fact, he also sought to revive the making and playing of “gangsa” (gong), in what has become a dying tradition.

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He pioneered the Kalinga Budong Dance Troupe, a group of youth, male and female, who studies the dance and music of their ancestors.

By creating this Dance Troupe, Saclag has taught the youth how to value their heritage as well as be proud of their culture. Part of their activities include performing in other cities to showcase their talent and culture. To guarantee that his knowledge in the performing arts is passed on to others, he formed the Kalinga Budong Dance Troupe. He takes the young men and women who come to him under his charge and they learn about the music and dance of their ancestors ●

 After receiving the award, he he continued his advocacy advocacy to promote culture. He bought hectares of land in Lubuagan and transformed it into a village called Awichon.

It is a village where one can experience Kalinga’s rich culture. There are native houses at the village, a collection of native instruments such as gong and bamboo flute. Visitors can also try Kalinga attire and an overnight stay at the village. Cultural performances are also presented when there are visitors. In front of the village is a breathtaking view of Pasil and Lubuagan mountains, terraces and rivers,

LEARN MORE:  Angelyn Valencia, A. A. (2016, July 19). Musician builds village showcasing Kalinga cultu culture. re. Retrieved October 07, 2020, from https://news.abs-cbn https://news.abs-cbn.com/life/07/19/16/mu .com/life/07/19/16/musician-builds-village-showcasing sician-builds-village-showcasing-kalinga-culture -kalinga-culture  

GAMABA: Alonzo Saclag. (2019, September 03). Retrieved October 07, 2020, from https://ncca.gov.ph/about-culture-and-arts/culture-profile/gamaba/national-living-treasu https://ncca.gov.ph/about-culture-and-arts/cultur e-profile/gamaba/national-living-treasures-alonzo-saclag/  res-alonzo-saclag/  

 

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