FOLK ARTS OF CAGAYAN VALLEY

AND CENTRAL LUZON

 CAGAYAN VALLEY
Region II.
It is a wide valley in the northeastern part of
Luzon and irrigated with the waters from
Cagayan River ( longest river in the country).
Composed of the provinces of Batanes,
Cagayan, Isabela, Nueva Viscaya, and Quirino.
BATANES
 IVATANS

The group of people living in Batanes group of islands.

They are often visited by typhoons. This is teh reason why
they learned to adapt to the frequent weather
disturbances as manifested in their stone houses made of
limestone. Most of the Ivatans are farmers and fishermen.
They plan garlic and herb stock such as cows.
 Vakul
Ivatan women wears a head gear called vakul. It is a
clothing to protect them from the heat of the sun and
during rainy season. This special clothing is woven from
abaca fiber or the vuyavuy palm ( a plant similar to
coconut).
Ivatan House
 NUEVA VISCAYA
The Gaddangs of Nueva Viscaya are known for
their crafts and textiles.
It is located near Ifugao, Benguet, and Quirino.
This province is mountainous.
 BAKWAT
Gaddang weavers are known for their bakwat, a belt used
by mothers after giving birth. This cloth unlike of the ikat
of the ifugaos, is usually made of white with beads as
accents and patterns of rivers and mountains with
beadsworks on thecentral portion of the cloth.
BULACAN
 BARASOAIN CHURCH
It was in Barasoain Church in where the first written constitution in Asia
was adopted and many more historic events.
 Activity

Arrange the following letters to determine the

source of inspiration of the Filipinos as
manifested from the folk art designs and motif
of Luzon. Write your answer in the blank:

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