WELL KNOWN

MAJOR
ARTWORKS IN
EACH REGION IN
THE COUNTRY
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What is Arts?
 Art is the expression or
application of human creative
skill and imagination, typically in
a visual form such as painting or
sculpture, producing work to be
appreciated primarily for their
beauty or emotional power.
 WELL KNOWN
MAJOR
ARTWORKS IN
EACH REGION IN
THE COUNTRY
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Cordillera Administrative Region
It is the home of the indigenous tribe
called the Igorot. The way of life of the
people in this region existed way back
to ancient Filipinos before the Spanish
colonization. Cordillera also has
various festivals, these includes the
Panagbenga or Baguio Flower Festival
celebrated every February.

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Ilocos Region (Region I)

Traditional Ilocano handicrafts, like

the “inabel” fabrics & “burnay”
jars are folk arts that continue to tell its
tales for many hundred years now.
They are not only relevant to the
northern region but also to the
development of art & culture in the
Philippines.

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Cagayan Valley (Region II)

House of Dakay is said to be the oldest stone

house existing in Batanes and considered as a
UNESCO Heritage Building. Located in the
town of San Jose de Ivana in Batan Island,
the structure has remained intact over the
years. The edifice was built similar to the
other houses in the old villages of the
province. The walls are thick and are made
up of stone and lime.

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Central Luzon (Region III)

General Antonio Luna statue in

Cabanatuan City, province of Nueva
Ecija, Luzon island, Philippines. The
statue generally marks the place where
the general was slain by the
presidential guard corps when he
visited Cabanatuan on the 5th of June,
1899.

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CALABARZON (Region IV-A)

Certainly the biggest church in Asia, Taal Basilica
is 96 meters long, 45 meters wide, and 96 meters tall.
This colossal Baroque structure was made of coral
stones and adobe. The most noticeable features of its
facade were the 24 classical columns in pairs and lined
up two rows of six on top of the other.
-Spanish colonial period
-The church was first built by Father Diego Espina in
1575 in the town of San Nicolas.

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MIMAROPA (Region IV-B)
Occidental Mindoro, Oriental Mindoro, Marinduque,
Romblon and Palawan
Romblon Town, Philippines.

Marble monument of a sculptor working with marble,

located at the Freedom Park in the town center. Large
deposits of marble , in varying hues and types, abound
in the northern part of Romblon, as well as on Alad
and Cobrador Islands. Marble is worked and made into
a variety of items. Small souvenir eggs and animals,
chess sets, nameplates, mortars and pestle and
religious icons are a thriving industry.

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Bicol Region (Region V)

Pegaraw: This monument designed and

executed by National Artist for
Sculpture Napoleon Abueva drew its
inspiration from the call to arms by then
President Fidel Valdez Ramos to the Filipino
people to meet the new millennium with
courage and optimism, fortified by a vision
termed by FVR as Philippines 2000.

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Western Visayas (Region VI)

Kalibo is known for Pineapple Fabrics. Here

you can buy souvenirs like bags made from
pineapple or Abaca.
If you are a fan of Philippine handcrafted/
native products, when you found these
bags you would be tempt to buy one of these
lovely bags. Products made of abaca,
pineapple, palm leaves, raffia, silk yarns, and
cotton polyester.

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Central Visayas (Region VII)

Cebu guitars have become a favorite even in

western countries, whose own native guitars
are made of maple or cherry wood. Cebu
guitar-makers use narra and kamagong, both
hardwoods. Narra and kamagong woods can
withstand temperature changes and do not
easily crack, in climates colder than the
Philippines'

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Eastern Visayas (Region VIII)

The region is known for its famous

landmark, the San Juanico Bridge,
dubbed as the "Most Beautifully
Designed and Longest Bridge in the
Philippines".

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Zamboanga Peninsula (Region IX)
About the Yakans
Most of the designs are colorful
geometric patterns. The standard time
to finish a meter of cloth is about one
week, depending on the design details.
Yakans weave table runners, place
mats, coasters, wallets and bags, just to
name a few.

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Northern Mindanao (Region X)
Northern Mindanao is a region rich in
culture, which can be seen in
their numerous festivals. One of the
most popular festivals in the region is
the Higalaay Festival in Cagayan de
Oro City. They celebrate the feast day
of St. Augustine every 28th day of
August.

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Davao Region (Region XI)

Giant Durian Genesis Lore, it depicts

three pairs of human figures
symbolizing the people of Davao: the
indigenous Lumad, the Moros and the
Christian settlers.

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SOCCSKSARGEN (Region XII)

SOCCSKSARGEN or SOX is a region

of colorful and vibrant festivals. Every
town here has their own celebrations.

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CARAGA (Region XIII)

Talented students of Agusan National High School
(ANHS) were recognized for conceptualizing a movie
that enlightens the people from the chaos and
insurgency caused by the Communist Party of the
Philippines – New People’s Army (CPP-NPA).

This was after the ANHS was declared as the over-all

champion in their movie produced entitled “Kulintas,”
during the awarding ceremony.

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Autonomous Region In Muslim Mindanao (ARMM)
Sinkil dance takes its name from the bells worn on the ankles of the
Muslim princess. Perhaps one of the oldest of truly Filipino dances,
the Singkil recounts the epic legend of the "Darangan" of the
Maranao people of Mindanao. This epic, written sometime in the
14th century, tells the fateful story of Princess Gandingan, who was
caught in the middle of a forest during an earthquake caused by the
diwatas, or fairies or nymph of the forest.
The rhythmic clapping of criss-crossed bamboo poles represent the
trees that were falling, which she gracefully avoids. Her slave loyally
accompanies her throughout her ordeal. Finally, she is saved by the
prince. Dancers wearing solemn faces and maintaining a dignified
pose being dancing at a slow pace which soon progresses to a faster
tempo skillfully manipulate apir, or fans which represent the winds
that prove to be auspicious. The dancers weave expertly through
criss-crossed bamboos.

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Thank you for
listening. God
bless you

MARINETTE A. LASTIMOSA,
LPT