KIAMBA, PHILIPPINES (9/26)- Edgar Sabang (left) from
Lake Sebu is getting ready to share Tboli culture to the world, having been
launched to the semi-finals of "Pilipinas Got Talent". According to its
website, "Pilipinas Got Talent, the show touts itself as,"Filipino singers,
dancers, comedians, variety acts, and other performers show their talent and
compete against each other for the judges’ approval and audience
support...."
As Lyn Lambago puts it,"One of my members, Mr. Edgar
Sabang will be joining the "Pilipinas Got Talent"...He got into the audition and
he will be competing for a semi final...He played a two string guitar or known
as the hegelung, a T'boli traditional guitar and mouth harp or kumbing in T'boli
term..."
According to Lambago,"He is a dedicated persons in terms of
serving people in the community.He teaches younger generation in different
community to preserve the t'boli culture and tradition. He did many things in
the community and he shared his talent not just in South Cotabato province but
also in Sarangani province particularly in Kiamba... for teaching the
Lamuhen Cultural Dance Troupe, Inc..."
Lemuhen Cultural Dance Troupe was organized in 2007 by Lyn Lambago. Lyn was originally from Santa Cruz
Mission, Lake Sebu, South Cotabato. She is married to Wilson Mapangal Lambago of Barangay Badtasan, Kiamba, Sarangani Province, Philippines and calls this place as her new home. After two years of staying in Badtasan, Lyn observed
that the Tboli culture in their community is slowly diminishing and that the younger generations tend to shy away from their culture. Racial discrimination and common stereotypes also played significant roles in changing their lifestyle. This scenario challenged Lyn that something needs to change and it must start from the local Tboli people to educate the younger generation about their own culture, appreciate their own identity and share unto others the beauty of the Tboli culture.
Forming a unique Tboli cultural performing arts group coming from the town of Kiamba, Sarangani Province was inspired by former Mayor Rommel Falgui. Lyn was later introduced to Mr. Allan de Lima that also extended support and technical
assistance. The group started with only five (5) members. Each year the membership increases and now we have a total of 16 members composed of young performers as well as musicians from ages 10 to 14...."
Pilipinas Got Talent is a Philippine talent show on ABS-CBN that began February 20, 2010. It is based on the Got Talent franchise, a British TV format conceived and owned by Simon Cowell's SYCO company. "Pilipinas" is the Filipino word for Philippines. Anyone can join and showcase their talents in the audition. At the sound of three buzzers from the judges, the auditionees are asked to stop their act. With at least two yes from the judges, they are automatically in the list for Judges
Cull, where judges have to pick only 36 acts that will move to the semi-finals. Acts will compete against each other in order to gain the audience support to win the prize money and the title of Pilipinas Got Talent winner.
- By: Jose Ricardo Bondoc
Photos by Datu Acoy
Source: Sfnewsfeed.us
Lake Sebu is getting ready to share Tboli culture to the world, having been
launched to the semi-finals of "Pilipinas Got Talent". According to its
website, "Pilipinas Got Talent, the show touts itself as,"Filipino singers,
dancers, comedians, variety acts, and other performers show their talent and
compete against each other for the judges’ approval and audience
support...."
As Lyn Lambago puts it,"One of my members, Mr. Edgar
Sabang will be joining the "Pilipinas Got Talent"...He got into the audition and
he will be competing for a semi final...He played a two string guitar or known
as the hegelung, a T'boli traditional guitar and mouth harp or kumbing in T'boli
term..."
According to Lambago,"He is a dedicated persons in terms of
serving people in the community.He teaches younger generation in different
community to preserve the t'boli culture and tradition. He did many things in
the community and he shared his talent not just in South Cotabato province but
also in Sarangani province particularly in Kiamba... for teaching the
Lamuhen Cultural Dance Troupe, Inc..."
Lemuhen Cultural Dance Troupe was organized in 2007 by Lyn Lambago. Lyn was originally from Santa Cruz
Mission, Lake Sebu, South Cotabato. She is married to Wilson Mapangal Lambago of Barangay Badtasan, Kiamba, Sarangani Province, Philippines and calls this place as her new home. After two years of staying in Badtasan, Lyn observed
that the Tboli culture in their community is slowly diminishing and that the younger generations tend to shy away from their culture. Racial discrimination and common stereotypes also played significant roles in changing their lifestyle. This scenario challenged Lyn that something needs to change and it must start from the local Tboli people to educate the younger generation about their own culture, appreciate their own identity and share unto others the beauty of the Tboli culture.
Forming a unique Tboli cultural performing arts group coming from the town of Kiamba, Sarangani Province was inspired by former Mayor Rommel Falgui. Lyn was later introduced to Mr. Allan de Lima that also extended support and technical
assistance. The group started with only five (5) members. Each year the membership increases and now we have a total of 16 members composed of young performers as well as musicians from ages 10 to 14...."
Pilipinas Got Talent is a Philippine talent show on ABS-CBN that began February 20, 2010. It is based on the Got Talent franchise, a British TV format conceived and owned by Simon Cowell's SYCO company. "Pilipinas" is the Filipino word for Philippines. Anyone can join and showcase their talents in the audition. At the sound of three buzzers from the judges, the auditionees are asked to stop their act. With at least two yes from the judges, they are automatically in the list for Judges
Cull, where judges have to pick only 36 acts that will move to the semi-finals. Acts will compete against each other in order to gain the audience support to win the prize money and the title of Pilipinas Got Talent winner.
- By: Jose Ricardo Bondoc
Photos by Datu Acoy
Source: Sfnewsfeed.us