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SAGAY YOUNG ARTISTS CLUB

SAGAY YOUNG ARTISTS CLUB

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Sagay Young Artists Club (SYAC), located in Sagay, Negros Occidental, is a cultural institution founded in 1966 by Soledad S. Plana to nurture children’s musical talents and promote creativity. The organization provides training in piano, violin, other instruments, vocal performance, dance, and visual arts, while also offering performance opportunities in recitals, cultural shows, and church events. Over the decades, SYAC expanded its programs with expert mentors, including ballet, orchestral instruments, and traditional Negrense dance, achieving milestones such as NAMCYA regional recognition and sending scholars to the Philippine High School for the Arts. Many members have continued their musical careers professionally, ...
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ANTONIO BAYA TEMBLOR

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Antonio Baya Temblor, born on July 12, 1956, in Sagay City, started his art journey at age eight by drawing a religious image for his uncle. He gained early recognition for his talent in school and later won an art exhibit in 1973 with a life-sized skeleton model. Over the years, he created many religious sculptures, including well-known works like Our Lady of Mount Carmel and Padre Pio statues. Temblor also exported crafts and donated religious pieces to churches and chapels. In 2000, he was recognized as a Sagay City Artist and continues to contribute to religious art in his ...
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AMITA NETTING MACHINE OF OLD SAGAY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

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The Amita Netting Machine, made in the 1940s and owned by Old Sagay Elementary School, is a metal machine used to make fishing nets more quickly. It was donated by a Spanish friend to help fishermen and students produce nets faster, boosting fishing productivity and the local economy. This machine represents an important shift from manual net-making to using machines, making the work easier and more efficient. It attracted fishermen from nearby areas who came to learn how to use it, showing strong community cooperation. Though still intact, the machine has become stiff and rusty over time but could work ...
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PAGLUNOD KAG PAGTUOB SANG PUMP BOAT

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Paglunod and Pagtuob are prepared by fishermen to spiritually prepare their pump boats before fishing. Paglunod involves submerging the boat and then drying it to cleanse it, while Pagtuob uses incense smoke and lemongrass-infused seawater to purify the boat and fishing nets. These practices are rooted in local beliefs that bad spirits or negative energy can cause poor fishing results. After experiencing repeated bad catches, the community began performing these rituals and noticed improved results, which led to their continued practice. The traditions are passed down informally from parents to children and remain a vital part of the fishing lifestyle. ...
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