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    The document discusses several traditional Philippine art forms from the Bulacan province: 1) Leaf frond folding (puni designs), where coconut leaves are fashioned into decorative shapes. These were commonly used for food containers and religious items. 2) Bamboo arch decorations (singkaban), which are elaborately designed bamboo arches used as town entrance signs during festivals. 3) Cookie molds (saniculas) carved with religious images that were commissioned in Pampanga. 4) Intricate paper cutouts (pabalat) made in Bulacan to decorate pastillas wrappers. The art form reflects and is passed down through generations of townsfolk.

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    The document discusses several traditional Philippine art forms from the Bulacan province: 1) Leaf frond folding (puni designs), where coconut leaves are fashioned into decorative shapes. These were commonly used for food containers and religious items. 2) Bamboo arch decorations (singkaban), which are elaborately designed bamboo arches used as town entrance signs during festivals. 3) Cookie molds (saniculas) carved with religious images that were commissioned in Pampanga. 4) Intricate paper cutouts (pabalat) made in Bulacan to decorate pastillas wrappers. The art form reflects and is passed down through generations of townsfolk.

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    Bulakenyo's way of decorating using leaf fronds folding

    The Art of Leaf Fronds Folding in Bulacan Province Philippines

    A tagalong term from the province of Bulacan which means to beautify or decorate with the use of coconut leaf.
    Coconut leaves are fashioned by folding, plaiting, braiding and simple weaving, which may have functional as well as
    aesthetic uses.

    Puni designs can be categorized according to their uses. The most common designs are in the form of toys such as birds, fish,
    grasshopper, etc.

    They are also used as food containers for suman, rice and various kakanin, the most commonly known is the “puso” and
    paraphernalia for religious rituals especially during Palm Sunday when these design are used to accentuate the “palaspas”.

    But today they serve as modern artistic expressions and arrangement. The art is being revived through practical ways by
    preserving, developing and transforming these puni designs into decorative pieces used as decors, accessories and
    accents for various arrangement or crafts.

    But the Bulakenyos pioneered the revival of this ephemeral art, at least in our country.

    The present collection and compilation of puni designs is a result of continuous research, mostly skills sharing and exchange,
    along with contributions of various individuals dedicated to revive this vanishing art.

    Singkaban or Bamboo Art


    Singkaban is a local term for bamboo arches elaborately designed with kayas

    Filipino word for decorated bamboo arch, is used as a welcome signage of a town, city or village in the country. It is widely used
    as decoration during town fiestas in Bulacan.

    Singkabans are artfully-made entrance arches used during fiestas and other important events in Bulacan. Bamboo is primarily
    used in creating a singkaban, and the art is most prevalent in the old towns of Hagonoy and Malolos.

    Singkaban Festival is an annual provincial event of Bulacan where Bulakenyo culture and arts are featured in a week-long
    celebration.

    Saniculas cookie mold carvings(Pampanga)

    Saniculas cookies are arrowroot cookies that have the image of St. Nicholas molded on it ergo the name Saniculas. St. Nicholas
    is also known as “the healer” and is the go to saint for those who need “healing” from illnesses.

    The moulds are an exceptional piece of folk art and a rarity, if I do say so myself. Saniculas cookie makers would commission
    the carvers of these moulds with one of a kind designs. They would also have the initials of the owner monogrammed on the
    moulds

    Pabalat or Pastillas wrapper cutting art (Bulacan)


    The word pabalat has two levels of meaning. On a literal note, it pertains to the pabalat as a product (paper cut- outs). On a
    metaphorical level, it connotes the state of the art practice .The art is not only a cultural product or an artistic expression but
    also cuts through some cultural, social, even political discourses and issues.

    Pabalat is also a folk art or in Filipino

    Term, siningbayan. It is a folk art because it originated among the townsfolk reflecting their
    traditional culture. The art practice has also been passed from generation to generation and its
    creative elements and aesthetic values mirror the people’s everyday life.

    Another important aspect of this folk tradition is that the makers of these intricate paper patterns do not see themselves as
    artists and do not consider their works as arts. Taking a quote from Dr. Brenda Fajardo in her book Ang Inukit na Kaalamang
    Bayan ng Paete:
    Taka (Laguna

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