Schools of Living Traditions
Mat weaving taught at Saob Cave in Basey, Samar
Location
Philippines
Information
Established1995
AuthorityNational Commission for Culture and the Arts
Schools of Living Traditions
CountryPhilippines
DomainsKnowledge and practices concerning nature and the universe; oral traditions and expressions; performing arts; social practices, rituals and festive events; and traditional craftsmanship
Reference01739
RegionAsia and the Pacific
Inscription history
Inscription2021 (16th session)
ListGood Safeguarding Practices

The Schools of Living Traditions (SLTs) are education institutions in the Philippines dedicated to indigenous arts, crafts and other traditions.

The National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCAA) under Felipe M. de Leon, Jr. launched its program on SLTs in 1995.[1][2][3] The NCAA supports SLTs as part of the UNESCO's mandate to preserve living traditions of the indigenous peoples. SLTs are community-managed centers of learning headed by cultural masters and specialists who teaches knowledge or skills on a particular art, craft and tradition to the youth. The conduct of teaching in SLTs is often non-formal, oral and with practical demonstrations.[4][5] There are currently 28 SLTs being implemented across the Philippines.[6]

In 2021, the SLTs were included in the Register of Good Safeguarding Practices under the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage List. The inclusion in the UNESCO list recognizes the efforts of the SLTs to safeguard traditional and cultural knowledge and practices from the potential negative effects of modernization.[7]

List of Schools of Living Traditions

  • Lake Sebu SLT teaches T'nalak weaving, and T'boli music and dance to local children[8]

References

  1. ↑ Babiera, Lester (January 19, 2014). "Felipe M. de Leon, Jr.: 'We should be proud of Filipino genius and culture'". Inquirer Lifestyle. Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved August 24, 2021.
  2. ↑ "Preserving the culture of weaving". The Manila Times. December 27, 2014. Retrieved August 24, 2021.
  3. ↑ Petinglay, Annabel Consuelo. "NCCA launches book on Schools for Living Traditions". www.pna.gov.ph. Philippine News Agency. Retrieved August 24, 2021.
  4. ↑ Talavera, Renee. "Mind the Skills Gap: the Case of the Philippines Creative and Cultural Skills development landscape in the Philippines" (PDF). British Council in the Philippines. Retrieved August 24, 2021.
  5. ↑ Talavera, Renee. "The Role of Schools for Living Traditions (SLT) In Safeguarding The Intangible Cultural Heritage in the Philippines: The Case of Hudhud Chants of Ifugao" (PDF). International Research Centre for Intangible Cultural Heritage in the Asia-Pacific Region. {{cite journal}}: Cite journal requires |journal= (help)
  6. ↑ Quadra, Margo Hannah De Guzman (January 18, 2022). "UNESCO recognizes community schools preserving Filipino indigenous traditions". Good News Pilipinas. Retrieved February 22, 2023.
  7. ↑ "UNESCO - The School of Living Traditions (SLT)". ich.unesco.org. Retrieved February 22, 2023.
  8. ↑ Zhang, Kan. "The Filipino islanders who weave their dreams". www.bbc.com. Retrieved March 29, 2023.
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