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CENTRAL VISAYAS - REGION 7
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ARTS OF THE
CENTRAL VISAYAS (Region 7)
A Tour of the Region's Rich History and Culture
Made and Presented by:
Silvestre, JohnVher
Gonzales, Aaliyah D.
Mhede, Xhyrieljem Holley E.
Cebu
CEBU
Cebu is known for its rich history and vibrant culture. It is the birthplace of Christianity in the Philippines, with the Basilica Minore del Santo Niño, the oldest Roman Catholic Church in the country, located here.
Cebu is also famous for its intricate handcrafted guitars made by skilled luthiers.
Common Occupations and Products
Common Occupations and Products
Most Cebuano subsist through farming or fishing. And other jobs included in the field of tourism.
Cebu is known for such native delicacies like Dried Mangoes, Rosquillos, Peanut Browas, Otap, Danggit, Chicharon (and Lechon), and Masareal. Also with other products like Guitars.
Artistsan and Art Pieces
Artistsan and Art Pieces
Martino Abellana, The Dean of Cebuano Painters
Martino Abellana, known as "Noy Tinong", was a renowned Cebuano painter from Carcar. Dubbed "The Dean of Cebuano Painters", he was born to an artistic family. His main influence was his father, who was a school principal and a sculptor.
Martino Abellana (1914-1986) is a central figure in the development of most Cebuano artists. An all-around artist, He was a composer, painter, sculptor, embroiderer of liturgical vestments and an expert in arnis de mano.
Fisherman
Negros Oriental
In Negros Oriental, the art scene is vibrant and diverse. The province is home to the Negros Oriental Arts and Heritage (NOAH), a haven for local artists to showcase their talents and collaborate with other creatives. Negros Oriental is also famous for its literature, with many notable writers and poets hailing from the province.
NEGROS ORIENTAL
Common Occupations and Products
Common Occupation and Products
Negros is noted for being the nation’s prime producer and exporter of sugar. Sugarcane plantation is prevalent in the agricultural areas of the island. Then, followed by the organic agricultural products such as corn, rice, and coconut. Meanwhile, in the coastal areas, fishing is considered as the main source of livelihood.
The principal products grown are sugarcane, cassava, coconut, corn and rice.
Artistsan and Art Pieces
Artistsan and Art Pieces
Cristina “Kitty” Sollesta - Taniguchi
Kitty, who hails from Dumaguete City, Philippines. Her hurdles were mostly the absence of good system of communications and hard to find good materiais were not as accessible. Despite the obstacles in the 80s, she still pursued her passion as an independent Visual artist and by 1992. Now Kitty Taniguchi's is a champion of feminine aesthetic
The Whisper
Bohol
BOHOL
Next, we have Bohol. Bohol is famous for its Chocolate Hills, a natural geological formation consisting of more than a thousand hills that turn brown during the dry season, resembling chocolate mounds.
Aside from its natural wonders, Bohol is also home to the Hinagdanan Cave, a beautiful underground cave system that will leave you in awe.
Common Occupations and Products
Common Occupations and Products
Agriculture is the main source of economic activity in Bohol with a greater number of its people engage in farming, fishing and like most of the other provinces tourism. The products of the region is that of Bohol’s hand-made products include bags, decors, house accessories, floor mats, fashion accessories, hats, baskets and other materials that makes as souveniers for tourist.
Artistsan and Art Pieces
Artistsan and Art Pieces
Napoleon Abueva
Napoleon Abueva was born in Manila but grew up in Duero, Bohol. He finished his Bachelor of Fine Arts in Sculpture from the University of the Philippines School of Fine Arts in 1953. He was mentored by the first National Artist for Sculptor Guillermo Tolentino.
Napoleon "Billy" Veloso Abueva was known as the "Father of Modern Philippine Sculpture" Through Proclamation No. 1539. He was an expert in both the academic representational style and modern abstract, and has utilized almost all kinds of material in his art, from hard wood to adobe, metal, etc.
Nine Muses at the UP Faculty Center, 1994
Siquijor
Last but not least, we have Siquijor, the land of mysticism and magic. The province is known for its traditional healers and sorcerers who use art and music as a form of healing. The "bolo-bolo" ritual, a traditional healing ceremony that involves chanting and music, is a fascinating display of the province's unique artistic culture.
SIQUIJOR
Common Occupations and Products
Common Occupations and Products
The Siquijor Island's capital is Siquijor, and tourism is the main source of livelihood and economy here. In this municipality, some other sources of livelihood are: Crafts making.
Like with the other Central Visayan provinces, they are known for their hand-woven baskets, woodcarvings and painting.