The Central Bicol State University of Agriculture (CBSUA) College of Development Education successfully held Likha Year 3: Exhibit and Seminar on Philippine Indigenous Creative Crafts on December 6, 2024, at the Alvaro Rabina Hall. This event highlighted the rich heritage of indigenous crafts in the Philippines, serving as part of the university’s commitment to inclusive education and cultural preservation.
Likha Year 3 was organized under the extension program Re-Invigorating Skills in Education for Multi-grade Teachers (RISE4MgT) and aligned with Project 2 Sirang: Teachers and Learners’ Guide & Module Development Progression. The activity focused on showcasing indigenous crafts such as weaving, basketry, pottery, carving, hat making, and jewelry making. These crafts will be integrated into indigenized lessons in Araling Panlipunan as part of multi-grade module development for teachers in the Pili East and West Districts.
The event began with the registration of participants, which included multi-grade teachers from the Pili East and West Districts, students from Little Therese Parochial School, and CBSUA’s Laboratory High School. The morning seminar featured talks from faculty members. Dr. Cherry Love B. Montales discussed the socio-epistemic value of pottery in the Bicol Region. Ms. Ana Vera V. Hugo focused on carving as an indigenous craft. Mr. Joseph D. Modilla explained the procedures in basketry. Mr. Jon Joshua C. Estolonio shared his insights on weaving. In the afternoon, cultural presentations showcased indigenous dances, performed by second-year students from the Bachelor of Secondary Education (BSED) and Bachelor of Elementary Education (BEED) programs, along with first-year students from the Bachelor of Science in Biology (BSBIO) program. The dances were judged by Ma’am Sandra B. Del Socorro, Ms. Paula Mariz M. Cuarteros, and Ms. Rosemarie G. Pandes.
The event emphasized the importance of promoting and preserving indigenous crafts by incorporating them into educational modules for multi-grade teaching. This ensures that young learners develop an appreciation for these cultural treasures while fostering awareness of their role in heritage conservation. As the Regional Center for Indigenous Peoples, CBSUA remains committed to advancing inclusive education by teaching students about Indigenous Peoples’ culture and arts.
This initiative contributes directly to SDG 4: Quality Education by enhancing the skills of multi-grade teachers and creating culturally relevant learning materials. Additionally, it supports SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities by promoting cultural heritage preservation. Through initiatives like Likha Year 3, CBSUA empowers multi-grade teachers to create meaningful and culturally enriched learning materials, ultimately contributing to the quality education of students and the preservation of Indigenous heritage for future generations. | 𝘙𝘦𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘱𝘩𝘰𝘵𝘰𝘴 𝘧𝘳𝘰𝘮 𝘋𝘳. 𝘊𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘳𝘺 𝘓𝘰𝘷𝘦 𝘉. 𝘔𝘰𝘯𝘵𝘢𝘭𝘦𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘗𝘳𝘰𝘧. 𝘈𝘯𝘢 𝘝𝘦𝘳𝘢 𝘝. 𝘏𝘶𝘨𝘰
