Journal Writing

If I were to become a Manlilikha ng Bayan, the age-old or local custom that

I will be using that brings to our art and/or craft that will bring pride to our
community and the country is our love for arts. Filipinos have a great passion for
bringing art to the next level. We love to design creatively, think intuitively, and
have a desire for anything different and unique. The art craft that I would use to
transcend this age-old or local custom of ours is weaving. I want to promote the
use of face masks made of weaving. Weaving is one of the main sources of living
of the Ifugaos and Ilocanos in the northwestern Philippines. The Woven fabric with
a tight weave can provide a partial barrier to virus-containing droplets. Due to the
pandemic, the wearing of a face mask is already one of our basic needs to avoid the
outbreak of COVID-19. That’s why a face mask made of weaving is a good idea,
not only to protect us from viruses but also representing the traditional art of
Ilocanos and Ifugaos which is weaving.