Pag-ambit x Bahandi, an evening of literary-musical traditions and food that displays the different culture and traditions of the various regions in the Philippines was held at the UPV Covered Court on October 1, 2019. With the theme “Pagpasanyog sang Kultura sa Tunga sa Paghimakas,” the event showcased traditional literary musical arts through different performances and regional organizations promoting their culture through food, dance, poetry, among others.
Bahandi endeavored to arouse the Filipino spirit of oneness and love of our own culture and foster camaraderie among members of the UPV community. This was done through presentations of musical and literary traditions such as binalaybay, dayaw, komposo, luwa, and other performances by different student organizations and local performers. It also hoped to raise awareness on the current situation of the Indigenous People in the country that are facing development aggression and militarization.
UPV Kamaragtas, a college-based organization for History students and enthusiasts gave the opening performance. Philippe Hinosa sang Sirom-Sirom, composed by Prof. Early Sol Gadong’s. Negros, that depicts the struggles of Negros farmer’s for a genuine agrarian reform written by Prof. Tomas Talledo was performed by Cherie Azarcon.
These solo performances were then followed by a group performances by students and a dayaw or a poetry of praise performed by Mr. Sashah Dioso. Kamandag or Ambon Panay rendered nationalistic musical performances. A lightning rally also commenced and everyone lighted their candles to remember the atrocities and the threats of dictatorship. The singing of the UP Naming Mahal officially closed the program.
UP Hamili Brotherhood and UP Hamilia Sisterhood in organized the event in cooperation with UPV Kamaragtas, UPV University Student Council, UPV Indigenous People's Resource Center, and Chancellor’s Committee for Culture and the Arts.
