Project Baby Pink

Posted on February 23, 2016 by Naïve Art Cebu

Celebrate Women’s Month with us, come see Project Baby Pink – March 1-31 at the Lobby of West Gorordo Hotel.

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Project Baby Pink

Baby Pink – a color expectant parents of baby girls know intimately as they prepare the baby room, the clothes and accessories with much excitement for their coming bundle of joy. Unfortunately, not all baby girls are warmly welcomed or treated kindly. Such is the case of the group of girls in difficult situations that artist Paulina Constancia mentors through Expressive Arts workshops.

Project Baby Pink is an opportunity for these young girls to revive and reconnect with the innocence inside them – the spontaneous, creative, playful self before their world was shattered…

They were betrayed and robbed of their innocence and dignity by the very people they trusted most, literally the hand that rocked their cradles. Thanks to the many agencies working together to curb violence against women and children, these girls have been given the chance to be kids again – to learn, laugh and play; to feel safe and to dream again…

The girls were given the liberty to play with an assortment of materials such as paint, paper, fabric, threads, beads, stickers and other add-ons to help them create a freestyle self-portrait.

Welcoming Project Baby Pink will help these girls put their mistreatment firmly in the past. With your support, there is hope for their future to be sweet and bright!

-From Your Friends at the
Paulina Constancia Museum of Naïve Art

Check out this event and other Women’s Day events on the international women’s day website
http://www.internationalwomensday.com/Activity/6153/Project-Baby-Pink

PANYONG PUTI:The White Handkerchief Project

Posted on February 17, 2016 by Naïve Art Cebu

A group of 14 university students and 1 professor from Kindai University, Osaka, Japan were in Cebu from February 9 to 16, 2016 for a Sustainability Tour organized by the Psychology Volunteers on Bikes. Paulina Constancia facilitated a Welcome PEACE Workshop called “PANYONG PUTI:The White Handkerchief Project“ panyong puti-intro

PC with her wonderful young Japanese participants

Miyuki says that when Japanese people take a picture they do the PEACE pose, which make them happy even if they are sad. So she thinks the Peace Pose makes a good symbol of PEACE.

Professor Andrew Atkins says of his work:”This picture symbolises the Philippines and Japan sailing from a stormy sea to a peaceful sea with me from the UK in the middle.” (since he was the one who brought the group to Cebu, Philippines)

“These flowers express Japanese and Filipino. So this bouquet shows they live together forever. This is my hope!” – Risa

Here are the PEACE OFFERINGS from the 15 workshop participants from Kindai University.

The Kindai University Students
Shunsuke Abe
Risa Hirose
Chie Inaoka
Yuki Ishizawa
Hitomi Kitano
Taihei Mori
Miyuki Morino
Airi Nishimura
Akari Okushima
Arisa Sadano
Tomomi Sakano
Yuya Takagi
Minori Tanigawa
Kaito Niijima

Their Professor
Andrew Atkins

Thank you very much.

Daghang Salamat.

Domo arigato どうもありがとう

Snapshots from the 2nd Kabilin Fest- Part 2

Posted on June 5, 2014 by Naïve Art Cebu

It was a wonderful opportunity to enjoy our heritage and culture as a community. Thank you to all the facilitators and workshop participants at the 2nd Kabilin Fest. The joyful and memorable celebration would not have been possible without your enthusiastic support.

Event details: 2nd Kabilin Fest, Sat. May 17 & Sun. May 18, 2014 International Museum Day & Heritage Celebrations Presented by the Paulina Constancia Museum of Naïve Art and West Gorordo Hotel Cebu City, Philippines

Today we continue with our SNAPSHOTS from the 2nd Kabilin Fest (Part 2)
Day 2 – May 18

3. HUNI / TRADITIONAL MUSIC

Learn how to play Ukulele Facilitator: Cebu Ukulele

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Paul Caca and fellow members of the Cebu Ukulele facilitating Ukulele workshop at the 2nd Kabilin Fest

Learning is fun with the Cebu Ukulele facilitators

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Ah, recital naman dayon! Special Performance by the participants of the ukulele workshop at the 2nd Kabilin Fest led by ukulele maestro Paul Caca

Huni sa Duyan : Learn how to sing Filipino Lullabies and Folk Songs Facilitators: Jedi Singco and Johann Singco

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Pinoy lullabies and more with Jedi and Johann

Traditional Mindanao Music: Learn how to play Traditional Mindanao Instruments Facilitators: Maharlika Artists Writers Federation & Ananda Marga Wellness Center

Learning about Traditional Music and Dance with Madhu and friends

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Yes, Mindanao traditional dance is not as easy as it looks.

SURPRISE ‘HUNI’ Presentation : The TINDAK SUGBO jingle
Composed by Joel Lee , Performed by Joel Lee & Friends

The TINDAK SUGBO jingle – Composed on May 17th, performed on May 18th during the 2nd Kabilin Fest afternoon program. Yes to a more liveable Cebu! A big Yes to Bike lanes in Cebu!

4. MUGNA/ ARTS & CRAFTS

BORDA: Lean how to stitch your initials Facilitator: Allen Carteciano of West Gorordo Hotel’s Living Tradition Program

5. TAWHANONG KATUNGOD / HUMAN RIGHTS

An overview of the Rights of Women & Children in the Philippines Presentor: Atty Yvonne Artiaga
An Overview on the Violation of the Rights of Children in Cebu Presentor: Children’s Legal Bureau
An Overview on the Violation of the Rights of Women in Cebu Presentor: International Justice Mission
TAWHANONG KATUNGOD “Human Rights” interactive talks with special focus on the rights of women and children.
Presented by Atty. Yvonne Artiaga and representatives of Children’s Legal Bureau and International Justice Mission

6. KASUGIRAN / FOLKLORE

Utok Pinoy: Pinoy Satire written by Edna Lee Readers: Pegie Adlawan & Delfin Buno of The Mayflower Inn’s Living Traditions Program, Concordia Lawas & Edna Menguito of West Gorordo Hotel’s Living Traditions Program

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Our animated readers of UTOK PINOY
(L-R) Concordia Lawas, Edna Menguito, Pegie Adlawan and Delfin Buno

7. PAGBATON SA KABILIN / CULTURAL CONSERVATION

“TINDAK SUGBO: The Bike Culture of Cebu” Facilitators: Psychology Volunteers on Bikes

8. SUWAT/ ANCIENT WRITING

PINTADO ART (Tattoo Art): Traditional Filipino henna tattoo Tattoo Artists: Pierre Famador, Rainville, George Escalona, Dextah Rastah, Govinda

Pierre Famador leads group of tattoo artists promoting our ancient writing system Balangayan as well as doing henna tattoos on demand at the 2nd Kabilin Fest

9. DEFENSA / TRADITIONAL MARTIAL ARTS

ARNIS: Philippine Martial Arts Facilitator: Jonas Botoy of Elicon House Living Traditions Program

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On the left is arnis facilitator Jonas in action

10. AMUMA / TRADITIONAL HEALING

HILOT Facilitator: Capitol Parish Massage Therapists/foot reflexologists

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Kabilin fest attendees being massaged at the lobby of West Gorordo Hotel during the Kabilin Fest

Snapshots from the 2nd Kabilin Fest- Part 1

Posted on June 4, 2014 by Naïve Art Cebu

Here are some photos from our 2nd KABILIN FEST community celebration at the MoNA:

Event details: 2nd Kabilin Fest —Sat. May 17 & Sun. May 18, 2014 International Museum Day & Heritage Celebrations Presented by the Paulina Constancia Museum of Naïve Art and West Gorordo Hotel Cebu City, Philippines.

May 17, Saturday Kick-Off Presentation 6 pm –Opening of “Moments of Motherhood” Traveling Mixed Media Art Exhibition of Paulina Constancia (Indonesia-Japan-Thailand-Malaysia-Singapore-Philippines)

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Short film intro to the Moments of Motherhood collection

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Paulina inviting folks to share their favourite Moment of Motherhood with their Mom or child

Some of those who shared insights and experiences that night:
(L-R) Dr. Madrileña de la Cerna, Alma Mia Garcia and Debbie Arteaga

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Viewing, Mingling and Enjoying the Moment at the MOM opening

Fabulous table setting and yummy vegetarian food by JOURNEYS Café

May 18, Sunday 6-9 AM TINDAK SUGBO (Bike Cebu) “Suroy sa Care Services for Aged, Women & Children” 6:00 AM – Assembly 6:30 AM – Start of Bike Tour at West Gorordo Hotel *FREE Painit & Prizesupon return from Bike Tour

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Photo taken early May 18 in front of West Gorordo Hotel just before the TINDAK SUGBO community bike ride

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Free Lugaw for all!

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TINDAK SUGBO – Bike for Life
Pedaling Towards Sustainability
Promoting Bike Culture in Cebu as well as crusading for bike lanes in the city

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Warm-up & Stretching before the bike ride with Yoga instructor Jeanne Torrefranca

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150 bikers of all ages participated

1:00 to 4:30 PM INTERACTIVE WORKSHOPS & TALKS

1. DULA/TRADITIONAL TOYS & GAMES

Learn how to make traditional toys: Shatong, Sigay, Karatong Facilitators: Alex Alicamen of West Gorordo Hotel’s Living Traditions Program and Junie Rosima of The Mayflower Inn’s Living Traditions Program

Learn How to Play Traditional Filipino Games: Sungka, Lastikohay, etc. Facilitators: Marlon Torrefiel of The Mayflower Inn’s Living Traditions Program Concordia Lawas of West Gorordo Hotel’s Living Traditions Program

2. PAGKAON/ TRADITIONAL FOOD

KAKANIN : Learn how to make Filipino snacks Facilitator: Zed Lee of Journeys Café

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Kakanin Demo by Journeys Café

PINOY VEGETARIAN Learn how to make Pinoy vegetarian dishes like Dinuguan & Kare-kare Facilitator: Science of Identity Foundation

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Free Pinoy Vegetarian Buffet for all
YUMMY & HEALTHY!
Big Thanks to Dong Secuya and our friends in the Science of Identity group

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That refreshing concoction was incredibly delicious!

AYSKRIM: Learn to make traditional Filipino Ice Cream Facilitator: Joel Lee of Gelato Eliseo: JME Food Products

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Live Ice Cream Making Demo by Pinky of Gelato Eliseo

This concludes Part 1 of Snapshots from the 2nd Kabilin Fest

The Art of Motherhood feature on Sunstar

Posted on June 4, 2014 by Naïve Art Cebu

Here is a feature on the Sunstar Daily yesterday, June 4, 2014 of the Moments of Motherhood traveling exhibition of PAULINA CONSTANCIA which is now on display at the Screening Room of the MoNA, West Gorordo Hotel, Gorordo Avenue, Cebu City, Philippines. Article may be viewed on line. Click here.

Revisiting Cebu’s Past with ‘Kabilin’

Posted on May 20, 2014 by Naïve Art Cebu

Here is a feature on the Cebu Daily News on May 19, 2014 about the 2nd Kabilin Fest organised by the Paulina Constancia Museum of Naive Art and West Gorordo Hotel last May 17-18, to celebrate International Museum Day. Article may be viewed on-line. Click here

M.O.M. Exhibition Kicks off 2nd Kabilin Fest

Posted on May 9, 2014 by Naïve Art Cebu

May 18 is International Museum Day. On this special day last year, Paulina Constancia Museum of Naïve Art [MoNA] opened its doors to the public as well as held the 1st Kabilin Fest. As a proud member of the International Community of Museums, the MoNA endeavors to hold an annual KABILIN FEST (Kabilin is ‘heritage’ in Cebuano) on or around International Museum Day, May 18. With this festival, the MoNA, in partnership with various creative practitioners in the community, gives the Cebuano public the opportunity to experience a myriad of interactive cultural heritage workshops under one roof.

The MoNA’s 2^nd Kabilin Fest (May 17-18, 2014) kicks off with Moments of Motherhood {M.O.M.}, a traveling exhibition of mixed media art by Paulina Constancia. It has been shown in Indonesia, Japan, Thailand, Malaysia and Singapore. From May 17 to June 17, the M.O.M. collection will be on display at the Screening Room of the MoNA, Level 1, West Gorordo Hotel, Cebu. Paulina integrates scrap fabric and other materials into her paintings to symbolize the shared moments between mother and child. She says, “It’s these little moments that matter, it’s these moments that we remember.”

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As part of the M.O.M. presentation, Paulina will also be facilitating art therapy sessions and arts & crafts classes throughout the week to MoNA’s partner organizations serving Cebu’s marginalized women and children.

Moments of Motherhood opens Saturday, May 17, 6 pm. Exhibition runs May 17 to June 17 at the Screening Room of the MoNA, Level 1, West Gorordo Hotel, Cebu City.

The MOM exhibition is only the start of a number of activities such as interactive workshops and talks lined up for the 2^nd Kabilin Fest by the MoNA in partnership with various creative practitioners in Cebu. Join a morning bike tour with Tindak Sugbo, learn how to play the ukulele, make traditional toys, play traditional games, cook Pinoy vegetarian dishes, embroider your initials (borda), enjoy some Pinoy satire, get a henna tattoo and more… For the complete 2^nd Kabilin Fest Schedule of Activities click on the link below

https://mona-cebu.com/2nd-kabilin-fest-schedule-of-activities/

The Kabilin Fest is an International Museum Day and Heritage Celebration presented by MoNA & West Gorordo Hotel. Free Admission with Valid ID.

Sun Star features MoNA’s KABILIN FEST

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Sunstar newspaper kabilin fest coverage

Thank you for making the 1st Kabilin Fest a success

Posted on May 22, 2013 by Naïve Art Cebu

Thank you to all those who have so generously shared their talents at the 1st Kabilin Fest (Heritage Festival organized by the Paulina Constancia Museum of Naive Art [MoNA] on the occasion of its launching on International Museum Day) last Saturday, May 18. Here are some photos of the wonderful moments we shared as a community…

Tindak Sugbo (Bike Tour of Heritage Public Spaces) led by Psychology Volunteers on Bikes
Traditional Toys Workshop with PJ & Delfin of Mayflower Inn
Traditional Musical Instruments Workshop with Filo d’Oro
Traditional Puppetry Workshop led by Pierre Famador
PUSO Weaving Workshop led by Allen of West Gorordo Hotel
Sawsaw Workshop led by Ananda Marga Wellness Centre
Tambol and Malong Dressing Ritual Dance led by the Sunrise Festival 2013 Maharlika Artists
Dula, Mugna, Istorya -St. Michael’s Play Garden
Sugbuanong Awit sing along with Guitarist Lemuel Inanoria
Sugbuanong Awit and More with Sistemang Pilipino, Inc.
Baybayin Workshop with Carlo Enad
Visayan Folklore Readings, under the guidance of Professor Madrileña de la Cerna
Access to Heritage as a Human Right with Atty. Yvonne Artiaga
Parents as Transmitters of Culture with Grace Fereros
International Craft Workshop: FUROSHIKI with Misa Imai from Japan
Launch of the Paulina Constancia Museum of Naive Art [MoNA]

Below are the individual photos of these wonderful events/activities of MoNA’s Kabilin Fest 2013:

Tindak Sugbo (Bike Tour of Heritage Public Spaces) led by Psychology Volunteers on Bikes

Traditional Toys Workshop led by PJ and Delfín of The Mayflower Inn

Traditional Musical Instruments Workshop led by Filo d’Oro

Traditional Puppetry Workshop led by Pierre Famador

PUSÓ (Hanging Rice) Weaving Workshop led by Allen of West Gorordo Hotel

SAWSAW (Dips & Sauces) Workshop led by Ananda Marga Wellness Centre

Tambol and Malong Dressing Ritual Dance Workshop led by Sunrise Festival 2013 Maharlika Artists

Dula, Mugna, Istorya (Play, Creation and Stories) led by St. Michael’s Play Garden

Sugbuanong Awit Sing-Along led by Guitarist Lemuel Inanoria

Sugbuanong Awit and more led by Sistemang Pilipino,Inc.

Baybayin (Our island’s ancient system of writing) Workshop led by Carlo Enad

Visayan Folklore Readings under the guidance of Professor Madrileña de la Cerna

Access to Heritage as a Human Right Lecture by Attorney Yvonne Arteaga

Parents as Transmitters of Culture Interaction with educator Grace Fereros

International Craft Workshop: FUROSHIKI (Traditional Japanese Art of Wrapping with Cloth), workshop led by visiting Japanese volunteer craftsperson- Misa Eguchi Imai

Official Launching/Opening of the Paulina Constancia Museum of Naïve Art [MoNA]

The MoNA is part of the cultural stewardship program of West Gorordo Hotel, Cebu, Philippines

MoNA’s Official Launch Event!

Posted on May 22, 2013 by Naïve Art Cebu

Here are some snapshots from the PAULINA CONSTANCIA Museum of Naive Art [MoNA] launching:

Our honored guests -young culture keepers: (L-R) Budoy (Music & Bisdak Culture), Dennis Sugarol (Choral Music), Mary Rose Villacastin-Maghuyop (Dance & Theatre)-each shared an inspiring message
Some of our Guests
Welcome Speech by PC, photo with son Lucas
Budoy, PC & Lucas at the main door of the MoNA
Our Lady of Joy School Admin & Staff
PC with high school classmates Carmel & Elka
A Happy Moment indeed! (L-R) Prof Madrileña de la Cerna, Mary Rose Maghuyop, Loi Alix, Cookie Newman & PC
Vilma Lee (PC’s mom-in blue) with friends from the Young Ladies Association of Charity & Human Rights Lawyer Atty. Yvonne Artiaga (in white shirt).
(L-R) Rudy Alix, PC & Lucas, Tonette Pañares, VAMGI President Malou Samson, Loi Alix & Edna Lee (museum designer)

Our bonored guests -young culture keepers: (L-R) Budoy, Music & Bisdak Culture, Dennis Sugarol, Choral Music, and Mary Rose Villacastin-Maghuyop,Dance and Theatre. Each of them shared an inspiring audience.