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Gamaba artist in

Weaving
What is the Gamaba?

• Gawad sa Manlilikha ng Bayan. Award given to people who produce


art forms that are woven into everyday life.

This is bestowed by The National Commission for culture and the arts
(NCCA).

GAMABA recognize the outstanding work of artist in the Philippines.


WHAT IS THE NATIONAL LIVING TREASURE AWARD?

Known as the Gawad sa Manlilikha ng Bayan in the vernacular, this award


recognizes Filipino artist that have
shown excellence in their mastery of medium and
technique, craftsmanship and promotion of indigenous beliefs
in their practice of traditional and ethnic art forms in the
Philippines such as pottery, weaving, carving, etc.
The Gawad sa Manlilikha ng Bayan or the National Living
Treasures Award gives recognition to Filipino traditional
craftsmen or artisans whose skills have reached a high
1 level of technical and artistic excellence and who are
tasked to pass on to the present generation knowledge
threatened with

TIn April 1992, the Gawad sa Manlilikha ng Bayan or the


National Living Treasures Award was institutionalized
2 through Republic Act No. 7355. Tasked with the
administration and
implementation of the Award is the National Commission for
Culture and the Arts (NCCA), the highest policy-making and
coordinating body for culture and the arts of the State.
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