26/10/2021
“TAMARAW: SIMBOLO AT DANGAL NG MINDORO”
The painting shows a Tamaraw walking outside of a frame shaped like the island of Mindoro. The Tamaraw in the painting is no other than Kalibasib (Kalikasan Bagong Simbol). He died last year, October 10, 2020 this paiting is also a tibute for Kalibasib, looking ahead into a bright future. Despite his passing, he will be forever a symbol of hope for saving, curing and for protection of all Tamaraws. We can also notice that he is also weaving Mangyan clothing and accessories to symbolize also the role of indigenous people. The katutubong Mangyans here in the island of Mindoro are the first ones to care and protect the Tamaraws especially against illegal poachers. The banana leaves are a bonus because there is a banana festival celebrated in Oriental Mindoro. The Tamaraw is the symbol and honor of the entire island of Mindoro and it is our responsibility as Mindoreños to save and protect Tamaraw from extinction.
PINTAmaraw Contestant No. 18
RON PAOLO C. ACOTINA
Barangay San Roque
