UNION CHRISTIAN COLLEGE
City of San Fernando, La Union
SCHOOL OF EDUCATION, ARTS AND SCIENCES
INDIGENOUS CREATIVE ARTS
Module One
The Tingguians of Abra Province
Outcomes :
1. Understand the functions of visual and performing arts of
the Tingguians of Abra.
2. Listen and watch attentively at the distinguishing
characteristics of representative indigenous music and the
arts.
3. Create appropriate arts example of the represented
indigenous groups of Abra.
4. Perform basic dance steps and rhythmical activities of the
Tingguians of Abra.
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Introduction
The Tingguians of Abra is a group of indigenous peoples
based in Northwestern Luzon.They are also called Itneg because
they live near the Tineg River. There are other terms used for
their names like, I-tineg, Itinek, Tingguianes , Mandaya and
Tingian.They reside in the provinces of Iloco Sur , Iloilo and
greater concentration in Abra.
Two Main Groups of Tingguians
1. The Valley Tingguians – a homogenous group and its
population is found in the lower reaches of Abra that
depends on wet rice cultivation ( irrigation system ).
2. The Mountain Tingguians – found in higher elevations that
thrives on dry cultivation and rootcrops.
Subgroups of Tingguian Indigenous Communities
1. Adassen 6.Banao
2. Masadiit 7.Gubang
3. Inlaod 8.Luba
4. Binongan 9.Maeng
5. Aplai 10. Balatok
ENGAGE :
What is indigenous ?
Who are the Tingguians ?
How many subgroups of Tingguians identified in Abra province?
Where do we locate mostly of them in Luzon island ?
Let us watch and observe some of their arts :
a. Images of Tingguian weave textile
b. Kawayan Festival ( facebook.com/abragovph/videos/abrenian-
kawayan-festival )
EXPLORE :
In this lesson, you will be acquainted with the indigenous
music, arts and crafts of Abra. As we immersed in the different
arts and crafts designs and musical activities, think of this
question :
How can we appreciate and perform the indigenous arts and
music of Abra?
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Abra in Colours :
The Tingguians , Bamboos and the Art of Dyeing
1.The Bamboo Split Weavers.
The Tingguians are engaged in various crafts. The most important
of which is bamboo crafts production. It is for this reason that
Abra is aggressively positioning itself as the “ Bamboo Capital
of the Philippines.”
2. The Natural Dye Makers.
Plants that yield natural colours :
Mahogany – Red
Jackfruit & Ginger –Yellow
Malatayum - Indigo
Narra – Brown
Of all the mountain tribes in the Philippines , the Tingguians
have the most number of colours . Tingguians get these colours
from sources present around them.
3. The Tingguian Weave Design.
Tingguian designs are largely
linear and simple , but are assigned with many meanings. Some
textiles are reserved for use only during special occasions such
as birthgiving, nuptials and harvesting. The vividness of colours
of their textiles only suggests the level of mastery they have in
controlling the strength of the dyes they make from readily
available sources around them.
“ In the forest , Tingguians do not only see trees and plants.
They see colours .” ( Paco Guerrero )
Abrenian Kawayan Festival.
Kawayan Festival officially known as Abrenian Kawayan
Festival is Abra’s greatest festival celebration.The opening was
held on March 6, 2014. It showcases the province’s history and
culture through parades , cultural shows and agro- industrial
fairs. The highlights of the revelry are the “Karerakit “, a
bamboo rafting along Calaba River, and the Tingguian Festival of
the natives of Abra.
Other Abrenian Festivals :
1. Tingguian Festival – a festival celebrated annually during
the Arya Abra Festival.It is an ethno-cultural festival
featuring the rich and colourful dances, rituals and songs
of the Tingguians.
2. Raniag ti Abra – a yearly colourful festivity of ethnic
dancing showcasing the Iloco – Tingguian dance,native food
and trade fair. It is celebrated during the month of March.
3. Dapil Festival – Dapil came from the wood “dadapilan “, an
equipment used in extracting sugarcane juice.The festival
focused on sugarcane , one of the Abra’s main agricultural
products.Sugarcane is manufactured into a wine called”basi”,
vinegar , molasses called “muscovado”, and candies.
VOCAL MUSIC
Song Example no.1 :AWADKAM KANBABAYNO (Almighty God , We are in
Your House ) . Originated from the Binungan Tingguian text
inhabiting the villages of Lacub , Licuan and Malibcong, Abra.
Dong dong ay sidong ilay , Insina lidong ma ay
Dong dong ay sidong ilay , insina lidong ma ay.
Chorus :
Lila lilalay , lila lilalay ,lalilalilay.
( Refer to p.10 The Mountain Ring Out Their Joy , AILM Collection
of Church Music #7 AILM 1987 )
( also, see Instructor’s Video performance and demo HERE …..)
INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC
Example :
Bungkaka – bamboo split
instrument
Rhythmic pattern for practice and performance:
APPLY
I. Watch : Youtube.com/watch?v=FuRGss4TU3o
Reflect
Describe the festival’s performance in terms of the basic
elements and principles of performing arts:
a.Physical aspects ( stage , costume
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b. Music and movement
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II. Practice and perform the rhythmic pattern for “bungkaka”
under the indigenous musical instruments.
III. Individual Bamboo Split Weaving.
ASSESS
a. Submit Individual arts project ( bamboo split weaving )
b. Send the written output in some parts of the module.
c. ( yung performance sana ng bungkaka,wala naman silang
instruments sa bahay..)?
