Cordilleran youth perform cultural dances, music at the 2022 Jinju World Folk Arts Biennale

Baguio City, Philippines – Various traditional dances and music of the provinces in Cordillera were performed by the members of Center for Creative Productions of the University of the Cordilleras at the 2022 Jinju World Folk Arts Biennale being held in South Korea.

With the theme, “Diversity, Foundation of Creativity,” the Biennale seeks to highlight the sharing of experiences and good practices between member cities of the network, artists and other relevant stakeholders, says United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).

Being a UNESCO Creative City, Baguio is among the seven cities from all over the world that were invited to feature cultural performances in the event.

Jinju World Folk Arts Biennal was formally opened on October 15 and is set to conclude on Saturday, October 22.

The UC students performed the Cordilleran dances and music on Sunday, October 16.

The UC-CCP artists performed the Square Dance or Ka-in. Jessie Crystel Ayangao also presented the province’s Banga Dance.

Marc Allen Esteban played Kalinga’s “Suggaypo,” a wind instrument made of bamboo being played by hunters while walking in the forest. At present, it is said that the instrument is being played mostly by the young people of the village for entertainment.

Meanwhile, the “Balliwes” of Abra province was performed also by Esteban and Ken J Gwyneth Gonzaga.

Gonzaga and Robert Ace Cadsi performed Benguet’s “Tayaw” of Benguet; Apayao’s “Talip” by Cadsi and Patricia Donggalao; Ifugao’s “Dinuy-yah” by Donggalao and Cadsi; and Mt. Province’s “Sakuting” by Ayangao and Esteban.

Further, the “Kalaleng” was played by John Lino Familaran.

The UC-CCP Director Peejay C. Natiola, in their interview with Regional News Group - RNG Luzon, expressed they felt proud for having the opportunity to “present not only the skills of these students, our university but as well as the culture of our region - the Cordillera region.”

The group’s performance may be watched through the link: https://fb.watch/gcKqUu544P/

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