Baguio artists enjoy Davao experience

A GROUP of artists from Baguio shared their admiration for the people of Davao City and its culture.

Recently, the talented visitors composed of Arthur Joel Tibaldo, Maricar Docyogen, Carl Taawan, JJ Landingin, Jherwin Libatique, Tor Sagud, Gerald Magic Asbucan, Alma Evita Maniago, Racquel Diokno, Florenda Pedro, Alexander Pastrana Musni with his father Jesus, Lito Mallagay, Abigail Matib, Oliver Abuan, Marlou Naoy and Apollo Docyogen stayed in the capital of Davao Region for five days.

Their visit, which was part of the Cordillera-Mindanao Art Exchange, gave them some awesome experience.

Tibaldo, who is my friend, narrated how exciting it was to finally be here again after two decades.

He noted that the last time he was in Mindanao was in 1997 when he was part of the Cordillera delegates in an observation tour on the governance of the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (Armm).

"Our event in RP's once called Promised Land is Davao City’s VDFS Art Mindanao with exhibits, art sessions and art collaborations such as the Dabawenya Alla Prima or on-the-spot painting of Davao beauty queen," he said.

At the opening ceremony of the VDFS Art Mindanao at SM City Davao-Annex Activity Center, Tibaldo was delighted to see the Dabawenyos' reception, especially when he heard their applause during their performance.

"It was truly a well-attended gathering and I heard applauses when I did the courtship dance mimicking a wild fowl," he said. "Maricar and I also did the Bontoc Boogie and it was the last time that I really swayed my hip like a duck. Florenda or Dumay recited a poem and performed an interpretative dance on women sexuality and Carl narrated the rice culture of the upland people of the mountain provinces."

He recalled that while they learned about Davao's art and artists, it was also their chance to introduce their own culture among the Dabawenyos.

"We joined the local artists of Davao for a collaborative art event at the Davao People's Park and we were also met by Kidlat Tahimik's youngest son Kabunian De Guia who said he is now based in nearby Samal Island with his wife Malaya and children," he said.

Another art exhibit showcasing the local artistry was also conducted at the Matina Town Square which was named the Merging Currents.

"True enough, our Cordillera Mindanao Art Exchange opened a lot of possibilities such as the revival of the once vibrant art and culture interactions among Filipino artists in Baguio to include other art disciplines like theater, dance, music, visual arts, cinema, literature and even architecture," he added.

He particularly mentioned the Tabula rasa group, composed of artists Dinky and Queenie Munda, Brando and Cecile Cedeño, and Daryl and Ging Descallar for this unforgettable interaction.

Meanwhile, Kilometer Zero's cocktail concoctions and rum additives like rum-chili, rum-santol and other fruit were among the reasons why the tour was truly memorable and fun.

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