TRUE to its mission of reintroducing indigenous lullabies to contemporary audiences and developing nurturers that were grounded in our Philippine songs and hele (lullabies), the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) recently concluded its regional launch of the Himig Himbing project in Dagupan, Pangasinan last September 13 and 14.
Now on its touring phase, Himig Himbing would bring together music, film, literature, visual arts, performance and dance through its workshop and show components.
The goal of the project would be for participants and audiences to gain a deeper appreciation and understanding of the collected lullabies and how these songs were linked to their life roles.
In partnership with the Office of Pangasinan District 4 Rep. Christopher de Venecia, “Himig Himbing: Oyayin Niyanakan” was part of the Galila Arts Festival — Pangasinan’s contribution and participation in the Creative Industries Month.
The “Rumorolyong Himig: Film Anlong Workshop” or film poetry workshop was facilitated by filmmaker Christopher Gozum, who hails from Pangasinan.
These resource persons guided the participants, geared toward nurturers as they listened, watched, created and expressed themselves through art.
Himig Himbing highlighted the cultural and social importance of traditional lullabies in Philippine society. The next leg of Himig Himbing was held at the University of Antique on September 26 and 27.
For additional information on Himig Himbing, visit the CCP Arts Education Programs Facebook page or CCP’s official social media accounts on Facebook, X, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube.
