COTABATO CITY SCHOOL OF LIVING ARTS CENTER STAGE "MAMALU AT TABUNAWAY"

The COTABATO CITY SCHOOL OF LIVING ARTS (CCSLA) is a flagship program of CITY TOURISM OFFICE which envisions to be a catalyst in the conservation of the colorful cultural traditions, particularly of the Maguindanaon people.

          The areas of concentration for the first phase will cover performing arts (traditional dances, songs, musical instrument) and lectures on the culture of the people. This will give the students the needed foundation on the appreciation of the subjects. Program implementation has started with a lecture-demonstration on the Mguindanao cultural tradition wherein educators, choreographers and culture advocates were able to attend. Next was the conduct of theatre workshops for aspiring theatrical actors in the city.  This is in preparation for the staging of a major production which will be entitled “MAMALU AT TABUNAWAY”. This production contains both historical and cultural importance because it doesn’t only showcase the rich heritage of our city but of the entire Mindanao. In the midst of development, this will be a fitting event which will enhance knowledge and appreciation of our fellow Cotabateños. Mamalu at Tabunaway is scheduled to have its pilot staging during this year’s celebration of the Shariff Kabunsuan Festival

          Lastly, other than purely conservation of culture, the CCSLA will also serve as conduit for other avenues that Cotabateños seek for the furtherance of their cultural interest. It will not only serve the need of the youth but even professionals, and non-professionals who hunger for this. (SOURCE: CITY TOURISM OFFICE)

ISANG LIPI, ISANG DUGO

Theme from” Tabunaway at Mamalu”

Composed by: Benjie N. Abarca

Tayo’y isang lipi, tayo’y isang dugo

Hindi magkalaban, Dapat magmahalan

Kulay ng dugo mo at kulay ng dugo ko,

Iisa ang uri, lahing Pilipino

Magkaiba man tayo ng paniniwala

Iisa lang naman an gating Bathala,

Ang pinagmulan natin, iisang magulang

Buhay nati’y iisang hantungan

Kaya’t kapayapaan, ating itanim

Itong paglalaban ay tigilan natin

Igalang, unawain ang bawa’t isa

Tungo sa lubos na pag-kakaisa

Repeat all

Tayo’y isang lipi, tayo’y isang dugo

Tayo’y isang lipi, tayo’y Pilipino…………..