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The Gawad sa Manlilikha ng Bayan (GAMABA), or the National Living Treasures Award, is the highest honor given by the Philippine government to traditional artists who have made outstanding contributions to the preservation and promotion of the country’s cultural heritage. These awardees are masters of their craft, often passed down through generations, and possess extraordinary skill, creativity, and dedication to Filipino traditions.

GAMABA awardees come from different indigenous communities and excel in diverse art forms such as weaving, carving, performing arts, metalwork, and literature. Their works not only represent artistic excellence but also reflect the deep cultural identity of the Filipino people. Among them are weavers who create intricate textiles with symbolic patterns, musicians who preserve ancient oral epics and chants, and craftsmen who build traditional boats, ornaments, and tools with great precision.