This art initiative aims to trace Tinipak River rocks before Kaliwa Dam drowns them | via nolisoliph
“Tinipak means ‘chipped off’ or ‘chopped up’ , referring to the rock formations,” Nomad Projects founder Vien Valencia said. “It’s very important sa identity ng Tinipak River.”
One of the natural features in danger of being wiped out by Kaliwa Dam is the Tinipak River in Tanay, Rizal, famed for its limestone formations. “Tinipak means ‘chipped off’ or ‘chopped up’ , referring to the rock formations,” Valencia told Nolisoli.ph in an email. “It’s very important sa identity ng Tinipak River. The locals told us, lahat ito will be submerged once Kaliwa Dam is finished… hanggang pictures na lang.
Nomad Project hopes to curate the pieces into a touring exhibition in hopes of reaching more people and sharing the indigenous people’s experience not just of displacement but of a time before disruption. Elders and youth, mothers, and children alike found temporary solace in creating imprints of the rocks with canvas and crayons as they recall the experience of their fellow Dumagat-Remontado who just came back from marching to Malacañang. “Hindi naman din sila pinansin pagdating doon,” one of them said. Another local added as they traced—Valencia remembered with a noticeable frown—“Wala naman na kaming magagawa kundi sumunod, ganito lang kami.
It’s about becoming good ancestors. We won’t be here forever shaping the world, kailangan natin mag-invest sa future generations through education. In an activity with children from Marikina, Nomad Projects invited participants to respond to the concept of maps. “Their idea of a place. A familiar place. Imagined places. Places with memories, a safe place, an important place.”
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