Paggawisan Tako Am-in - PAGTA UPD

03/10/2025

Maawis kayo kakabsat!

PUBLIC AND UNIVERSITY- WIDE WORKSHOP REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN

In line with celebrating National Indigenous Peoples Month, our Culture Bearers for the Rhythms and Rice Terraces - Hudhud Chants and Traditional Dances will not just be sharing their teachings to our individual Theatre and Speech classes but also to the wider public and to other students of the university.

Slots are limited so best to sign up as soon as possible. To do so, you may go here: https://tinyurl.com/RhythmsOfTheRiceTerraces

This is to be held in two instances on October 13 and 20 at the UP Theater Complex and Lobby.

Don’t forget to bring water, an extra change of clothes, and work wear.

See you there!

18/09/2025

𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐩𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬 𝐃𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐧 𝐭𝐨 𝐇𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐈𝐟𝐮𝐠𝐚𝐨 𝐂𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐁𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐲 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦

The University of the Philippines Diliman (UPD) is proud to announce the latest installment of its UPD Culture Bearers-in-Residence Program, featuring a project titled “Rhythms of the Rice Terraces: Hudhud Chants and Traditional Dances of Ifugao.” This special residency, running from October 7 to October 24, 2025, will be led by esteemed Cordilleran culture bearers Ruben Gumangan, Elvin Lupais Hangdaan, and Karl Wyne Wanawan.

The program offers a unique opportunity for the university community and the public to engage directly with the rich and living traditions of Ifugao. The residency will focus on the Hudhud Chants, a UNESCO-recognized Masterpiece of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity, which are epic poems traditionally sung during harvest time and other significant community affairs. In addition to the chants, the culture bearers will also share their knowledge of traditional Ifugao dances, providing a deeper understanding of the community's cultural and spiritual life.

The project aims to create a dynamic space for cultural exchange and engagement, bridging academic study with embodied practice. Through workshops, lectures, and performances, Gumangan, Hangdaan, and Wanawan will share their expertise, allowing participants to learn firsthand about the artistry, history, and significance of these indigenous art forms.

The UPD Culture Bearers-in-Residence Program is a flagship initiative designed to honor and preserve the country’s diverse cultural heritage by inviting indigenous, traditional, and enduring artist-leaders to share their knowledge on campus. By hosting these culture bearers, UPD reaffirms its commitment to promoting cultural awareness and fostering reverence for indigenous traditions. Leading this installment in its implementation are the Department of Speech Communication and Theatre Arts - Theatre Division Faculty: Asst. Prof. Roger Federico, Asst. Prof. Popo Amascual, and Mr. Jonas Gabriel Garcia.

Workshops available to the UP community are to take place every Monday during the duration of the residency, with sign-ups available. Classes of the DSCTA and affiliate departments will be the primary space of engagement for the culture bearers, with the last date October 24, being a performance/recital day for all involved and a keynote address by the culture bearer taking place at the Aldaba Hall at the University Theatre, 1:00 - 5:00 PM.

About the UPD Culture Bearers-in-Residence Program:
The UPD Culture Bearers-in-Residence Program is an initiative by the University of the Philippines Diliman that provides a platform for traditional and indigenous artists to share their knowledge and skills with the academic community and the public. The program seeks to foster a greater appreciation for the Philippines' rich cultural heritage and to support the preservation of traditional arts and practices.