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'Adapting to new normal': Local artists return for Baguio's Ibag’iw 2021

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<div class="embed-wrap"><figure data-feedback="fb:likes,fb:comments"><img alt="A woman weaves a basket using traditional techniques in Dominican Hill and Nature Park in Baguio on November 13, 2019, in preparation for the week-long Ibag’iw Festival on November 16. The festival aims to highlight the city’s rich cultural heritage which was recognized by UNESCO in 2017 and named it a UNESCO Creative City for Crafts and Folk Art. Jong Gasmeña, ABS-CBN News" src="https://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2021/life/10/22/20191113-basket-weaver-baguio-jl-(1).jpg"/><figcaption>A woman weaves a basket using traditional techniques in Dominican Hill and Nature Park in Baguio on November 13, 2019, in preparation for the week-long Ibag’iw Festival on November 16. The festival aims to highlight the city’s rich cultural heritage which was recognized by UNESCO in 2017 and named it a UNESCO Creative City for Crafts and Folk Art. Jong Gasmeña, ABS-CBN News</figcaption></figure></div>MANILA — As COVID cases decline in the Philippines, familiar faces in the local art scene will return for the month-long creative festival, Ibag’iw, this November, the Baguio Tourism Council said Tuesday.&quot;The previous year has taken a toll on most Filipinos, especially Ibag’iws. It is a year when most people spend their time in isolation — completely disrupting routines and making us see the world from a whole new perspective. As we long for company and connection, and with plenty of extra time in our hands, most of us have turned to creatives and the arts to keep our souls sane and the Ibag’iw spirit alive,&quot; the Baguio Tourism Council said in a media brief. The council said that more people are expected to come compared to last year as they adapt to the new normal. &quot;Crafts, music, and artworks have uplifted the Baguio community and opened innovative opportunities for livelihood for some in the form of weaving, woodcarving, metal crafts, and visual arts,&quot; the council said.&quot;Now that we are gradually adapting to the new normal — with establishments reopening and mobility returning — and are finally able to see familiar faces and experience the crowd we have been longing for, there is no better way to come together once again other than celebrating the creativity of Baguio City.&quot; <div><script src="https://connect.facebook.net/en_US/sdk.js#xfbml=1&amp;version=v2.5" async="" type="text/javascript"></script></div><div class="fb-post" data-href="https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=419458072877508&amp;set=pb.100044399560402.-2207520000" data-width="auto"> </div>In Baguio&#x27;s case bulletin this October 20, the tourist-favorite tallied 103 new COVID-19 cases, raising the total to 28, 556. There is at least 1,210 active cases in the city. Four new fatalities were added along with 194 new recoveries bringing the total to 601 and 26,745, respectively.This year’s theme is “Ibag&#x27;iw 2021: Create. Integrate. Elevate” which &quot;aims to inspire and drive the people of Baguio to discover and build, to unite and come together, and to move forward and rise from our situation,&quot; it added.<ul class="op-related-articles">	<li><a href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/life/11/11/20/baguio-kicks-off-month-long-creative-festival">Baguio kicks off month-long creative festival</a></li></ul>“Ibag’iw Festival is a staple of Baguio that places its artistic gems in the spotlight and provides avenues for local artisans to showcase their creativity in various crafts,” it said. “But more than showcasing the arts, what the celebration truly embodies is the identity of Baguio as a home to cultural heritage and communal unity that can confidently shine hope even in the midst of crisis. This is the message that should transpire throughout the celebration.” The grand opening will commence on November 12 but there are events lined up starting this October till November 30.Here are some events to look forward to in Ibag’iw 2021:Coded: Queue R. Here: Is No Contact Good Contact? October 14 - November 14QR coded attempts to show life after the onset of the pandemic and how the forced disconnect with society affected our way of life, a solo visual art exhibit by Olie Olivete, supported by the National Commission for Culture and the ArtsAgaramid Tayo!: Reconnecting Museum Collections to Artisans October 21 onwardsA series of short documentaries featuring the collections of the Museo Kordilyera, and reconnecting it to the local artisans to teach us the meaning, and technology of production: basketry, metal craft, tattooing, weaving, and woodcarvingCreative Fridays: Innovate to Elevate Series November 5 - 27A series of talks, workshops, webinars on harnessing and enabling creative ideas to scalable enterprises and livelihood, with the launching of the Creative Baguio Website, an e-commerce platform for the creatives of Baguio and the CordilleraMaki Arts Tayu Manen: Book Art Exhibit November 6 - 30An art challenge to transform old bound books into a creative decorative or a sculptural piece, as the appreciation of and interest in reading books have succumbed to digital means using e-books.Grand Opening Ceremonies November 12Starts with a traditional Ibaloi ritual to invoke divine and spiritual blessings (6:00 AM), and will continue with the lighting of the creativity flame early evening (5:30 PM).Impakabsat Trade Fair November 12-21 A showcase of Cordillera’s unique crafts and products featuring a physical trade expo outside of Baguio and a virtual store through the Creative Baguio websiteBatok: Tattoos of the Cordillera November 12 to 30 (limited physical viewing) Dec 1 onwards (virtual online exhibition)A cultural expo focusing on traditional tattoos of the Cordillera, featuring a display of historical and contemporary photographs and tattoo implements, online lecture series on the ethics and politics of tattooing, and actual tattoo demonstrations by local artisans, supported by E. Zobel FoundationAlimuom: Contemporary Art Exhibition November 12 to December 12A contemporary art exhibit curated by Prof. Fara Manuel, featuring the works of Baguio artists on the theme of &quot;Alimuom,&quot; an earthy scent that evokes nostalgia, and reminds us of our interconnectedness even as we are separated by the pandemicDaniw ti IBagiw: a Cultural Show November 13A collaborative effort from the performing arts groups of academic institutions on how we know our city through creative performances of dance, song, music, and drama, from the perspective of a poet, anchored on the 12 Haiku pieces of Professor Junley Lorenzana LazagaArt Twinning in the Park November 15 to 28A twin installation sculpture, one would be a huge sculpture using discarded face shields and the other a small stage meant to symbolize the struggle of a Cordilleran artist in the time of crisis, to be installed by the Ibagtit Art CollectiveHand-woven Tales: The Warp and Weft of the Cordillera Textiles November 15 to 31 (limited physical viewing)An exhibition of traditional and contemporary textiles from the Cordillera region that includes the process of weaving, weaving implements, the role of textiles in different communities, archival photographs, and vintage textiles from the museum collectionsArt in the Park November 19 to 21Open-air art expo featuring Plein air, street mural art, street performances, art demonstrations, and street food showcase.Mandëko Kito: Baguio Artisans Fair November 19 to December 13 (Every Fri, Sat, Sun &amp; Mon)A smorgasbord of all creative in the city, featuring not only craft and arts for sale, but with busking, crafts making demo, artisanal food, and VIVITA workspace experience, all in support for sustainable livelihood and growth of the creative industryMemories of Baguio: Dulthe’s Homecoming November 19 to December 13 (Every Fri, Sat, Sun &amp; Mon)Solo exhibit of unique artwork by Architect Dulthe Carlo Munar on local and small-scale materials, turning the ordinary into the eccentric and by experimenting with domestic objectsPëngsasan: Art Works by Geoffrey M. Carantes November 20 to 28Exhibit tribute to a pioneering Ibaloy artist whose works chronicle the journey and heritage of the Ibaloy people, and whose passion for the cordillera culture has found expression in his art.Sining Eskinita November 21 to 28Unveiling of street mural art, with street performances celebrating the Ibagiw&#x27;s urban art movement, serving as a way of championing graffiti artists, muralists, and street performance artists, spearheaded by 23 Sampaguita Creative Space<div>Annual IBAGIW Crafts Design Competition</div>Display of Entries: November 22 to December 12 Announcement of Winners: November 30 Elevating concept and design in crafts in five categories: - textile weaving - basket weaving - wood/bamboo carving - metal craft - yarn craft (new)Cordillera Weaves Exhibit and Village Bazaar November 24 to 28A showcase of Cordillera textile (indoor and outdoor exhibit) and woven products for sale to the public, supported by the Tourism Promotions BoardBaguio Wall of Heroes November 30Unveiling of a massive art mural around the BGH rotonda as a tribute to the city’s pandemic frontlinersANIDO Night: Closing Ceremonies November 30The finale for the festivities, featuring awarding ceremonies, congratulatory messages, and a night of entertainment.<div>FROM THE ARCHIVES:</div><figure class="op-interactive"><iframe allow="autoplay; fullscreen" frameBorder="0" height="100%" id="ivsplayer01" scrolling="no" src="https://player.ivideosmart.com/ivsplayer/v4/dist/html/iframe-src.html?iframeid=ivsplayer01&amp;key=e8c22c015ca9eafa76f1e3edfa03c603&amp;spid=3001339&amp;vid=1726190" width="100%"></iframe></figure><div class="iwantbar">Watch more in <a href="//www.iwantv.com.ph/">iWantv</a> or <a href="//tfc.tv/">TFC.tv</a></div>

As COVID-19 cases decline in the Philippines, familiar faces in the local art scene will return in the month-long creative festival, Ibag’iw, this November, the Baguio Tourism Council said.