Last Sunday,August 26 was an exciting day for SteemPh where we joined artists and musicians in a day of expression with different groups through the initiative of YAKAL (Yakapin ang ating Kultura't Kalikasan Alay sa Lipunan).

Ang Yakal ay nabuo sa pagnanais na muling buhayin ang mga kultura ng ating mga katutubong unti-unti ng nawawala kasabay ng pangangalaga para sa kagalingan ng ating Inang kalikasan para sa ikabubuti ng bansa.

For non-English speakers, it states that YAKAL is formed to renew the culture of our Native Filipinos that is slowly disappearing along with our care for the healing of our Mother nature for the betterment of the Philippines.

Kumpadi playing onstage

Musikalye is a yearly event hosted by YAKAL which aims to uplift our Filipino heroes. In the new age, YAKAL and Musikalye gives attention to modern heroes firstly to the Filipino workers that create to the riches of our Country, which includes industrial workers, farmers, fishermen, doctors, teachers, drivers, any many more. In this day of crisis and poverty, YAKAL gives importance to the subject of family where the Father and Mother are the heroes who are ready to give their all for their families.

Musikalye, through music, singing, poetry, arts and other medium will be a call to our fellow Filipinos to find their true social justice and freedom.

We had a quick talk about SteemPH during the program by @luvabi explaining what is detailed in the fliers created by @bearone to invite artists in sharing the Filipino talent and our rich cultural heritage to the world. Artists on steemit like @flabbergast-art @jareyalidad were also present.

It was an honor indeed to be on the same stage as these talented individuals and groups.

One of which was an artist, Fidel Arteta who painted a mural while the music was playing on the stage.

Some steemians in attendance bonded over questions about steemit and some sweets while helping give out fliers. Some also meeting beforehand to go to the event together.

(L-R) @iwrite, @tiffanyanne , @grazz , @raynarojas , @zaranina , @antonette , @luvabi

Artists from Plus Collective graced the stage

Tribong Alinaga and Tribong Angono shared traditional instruments from all over the Philippines as well as groups such as Kumpadi which are in the video of some highlights we were able to take. Watch it!

For more videos of the event and these artists, please see YAKAL.ORG facebook page.

Having a similar cultural event in Manila? Hit up the comments or contact us through social media links below to send us an invitation.