National Arts Month, ipagdiriwang ngayong buwan ng Pebrero; 'Ani ng Sining, Bayang Malikhain,' tema ng pagdiriwang ngayong taon
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00:00 National Arts Month is coming up in February.
00:03 We will discuss this with Commissioner Arvin Villalon,
00:08 Sub-Commissioner on the Arts and Consultant
00:10 from the National Commission for Culture and the Arts.
00:14 Commissioner, good afternoon and welcome to the new Philippines.
00:19 Good afternoon, Ninia, and thank you very much
00:24 for giving us the opportunity to share our activities
00:27 for National Arts Month.
00:30 February is not just Chinese New Year,
00:35 not just Valentine's, but National Arts Month.
00:40 We will be celebrating, and before we discuss the details,
00:45 please give us a background on the importance of this celebration
00:49 and what is the best thing that a person can do for the world?
00:56 That's a good question.
00:58 As far as others know,
01:00 Arts Month is the result of the Presidential Proclamation of 1991
01:04 where February was designated as the National Arts Month.
01:10 This is to recognize the intelligence and skill of Filipinos
01:17 when it comes to the arts.
01:18 That's why in the past years,
01:20 the NCCA or the National Commission for Culture and the Arts,
01:24 which is now the agency of the government,
01:26 has organized various activities and workshops
01:32 where we can spread the importance of the arts to our country
01:38 because the arts reflect our culture and identity.
01:42 Yes, Commissioner, if you don't mind me asking,
01:48 at one point in my life, I also joined the National Commission
01:51 on Culture and Arts.
01:53 Oh wow, really?
01:54 I'm very familiar with the "ani ng sining."
01:57 Comm, what is the theme of National Arts Month?
02:02 Because it's always changing.
02:04 And why did we choose this theme?
02:07 Our theme today is still the same game
02:11 that I'm glad you're part of the NCCA at some point.
02:14 Our theme is still "ani ng sining."
02:16 This is the harnessing,
02:18 the harnessing of the different arts,
02:20 the seven arts that we are working on.
02:23 But we have a tag here, "ani ng sining, bayang malikhain,"
02:28 the concept of the country.
02:30 Because when we talk about diversity,
02:33 one of the most beautiful parts of our society
02:37 that is diverse in everything is culture and culture.
02:40 That's why we want to show the world,
02:42 just like in the Philippines,
02:43 that until now, we are still a country.
02:49 Alright, I'll just share, actually,
02:53 at one point in my life,
02:54 - Oh, right? - You have one too?
02:56 No.
02:57 I had the honor of being a recipient
02:59 of the "Ani ng Dangal" Awards.
03:01 Oh, wow.
03:02 So when I was much younger, I wrote an article,
03:05 and yeah, it was awarded.
03:06 And I got your sari manok,
03:08 which I truly treasure up to this day.
03:13 So it was such a pleasure.
03:15 And of course, if you know me,
03:17 I really love the arts,
03:19 and that's why it's also something that I do
03:21 on the side with Nina Inabel.
03:23 So I'm very excited to know
03:24 if you have activities and programs
03:27 that you're preparing for our celebration.
03:31 Okay.
03:34 Our activities,
03:35 we have different things prepared.
03:38 We call these flagship programs.
03:41 And what each committee does,
03:43 these are the committees of music, dance,
03:45 literary arts, visual arts,
03:47 architecture and allied arts,
03:49 cinema and dramatic arts.
03:50 We have four sites throughout the country.
03:54 Our site is Calabarzon.
03:57 These are packets of activities
03:59 in different provinces of Calabarzon.
04:02 We also have one in Ormoc City
04:04 as a site of the Visayas, NAM.
04:06 We also have two sites in Coronadal and Mbanga
04:10 for Mindanao.
04:10 And for NCR,
04:12 we kept the Pasig,
04:15 Rizal National High School,
04:17 where we will hold openings.
04:21 And we have closing ceremonies
04:23 that will be held in Angono, Rizal,
04:25 the Korean arts capital.
04:28 So these are the different activities
04:30 where we have workshops,
04:31 seminars, and performances.
04:34 Earlier, Nina, you mentioned the Ani ng Dangal.
04:36 That's also included.
04:38 We will give awards
04:40 to artists from the past year.
04:43 So we will give awards
04:45 to different artists
04:48 and to other works in the arts.
04:51 This will be held
04:52 in the Metropolitan Theater
04:54 this February 20.
04:56 And no one else,
04:58 but our beloved President,
05:00 will receive the Ani ng Dangal awards.
05:04 Oh, we will be waiting for that.
05:07 Yes, fellow citizens,
05:08 these are the different activities
05:10 of the National Commission on Culture and Arts.
05:12 We hope that you will support them.
05:14 So, Com, there will be an art fair
05:17 in partnership with Lusong Luson Arts
05:21 and Culture Network Incorporated.
05:23 Can you share with us
05:25 the details of this program?
05:28 Yes, Jonathan.
05:31 This is the leg for the Calabarzon leg
05:36 where we partner also with an organization,
05:39 Lusong Luson,
05:41 where on February 29,
05:44 from 2 to 4 pm
05:47 in Laguna Sports Complex,
05:49 we will have performances
05:52 featuring the artists of Laguna,
05:55 particularly, and also artists
05:57 coming from different parts of Luson.
06:01 Watch out for that.
06:02 We have a rundalia,
06:03 a literature performance,
06:05 there's also agarwood,
06:07 choir, and of course,
06:08 guitar, spoken poetry, and more.
06:11 So, that will be on February 29,
06:13 from 2 o'clock pm in Laguna Sports Complex.
06:16 2 to 4.
06:18 Commissioner, aside from these celebrations,
06:21 what should we pay attention to
06:24 to conserve, popularize, and promote
06:27 Filipino artistic creations
06:29 as a Filipino?
06:31 That's a good question, Ninia.
06:34 You know, on a serious note,
06:36 we don't just have to rely on
06:38 government agencies.
06:40 When it comes to the arts,
06:41 I think the arts are starting
06:42 in our communities.
06:44 It's not far from us.
06:46 So, our theme today is
06:48 getting to know the arts in the community.
06:51 We also prepared a toolkit.
06:54 Watch out for this.
06:55 You can browse the website of NCCA
06:59 where you can do
07:01 pocket activities at your homes
07:03 or your communities
07:05 to freshen up our different arts.
07:08 But what we're saying about Arts Month,
07:10 it's not just February that it's being held.
07:12 It's throughout the year.
07:13 But this is our plan
07:15 from last year until now.
07:18 So, I hope that local government units,
07:22 organizations, and individuals
07:24 will continue to do
07:26 artistic activities.
07:28 Even if it's simple,
07:29 even if there's no competition,
07:31 just make something
07:32 for our expression.
07:36 These are the different arts that we have.
07:39 There.
07:40 Commissioner, he mentioned the Rondalia.
07:43 I remember when I was young.
07:45 When you were young, you were in Rondalia.
07:47 I was also in Rondalia.
07:50 You know, me too.
07:52 Yes, I remember.
07:54 Fond memories.
07:55 The bandurria.
07:57 Yes, there's also a clip.
07:59 That's right. Yes.
08:01 So, fellow citizens,
08:03 as Commissioner said,
08:05 we will support
08:07 National Arts Month
08:09 this month.
08:11 I hope you visit their website
08:13 to know more programs
08:16 to support the National Arts Month.
08:19 Thank you very much, Commissioner,
08:21 for joining us in Bagong, Philippines.
08:23 Thank you very much, Jonathan,
08:26 Ninia, and all our fellow citizens.
08:29 Thank you, sir.
08:30 I just like to add,
08:32 art is a big thing
08:34 in our lives.
08:35 We Filipinos are a rare species.
08:38 My friend, Dr. Joven Cuan,
08:41 said that art heals.
08:43 And I'd like to say,
08:44 art unites.
08:46 That's right.
08:46 It should unite us all.
08:47 Thank you very much.