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The original Oblation located at the U.P. Diliman Main Library Building
The Oblation is a concrete statue by Philippine National Artist Guillermo Tolentino which serves
as the iconic symbol of the University of the Philippines. It depicts a man facing upward with
arms outstretched, symbolizing selfless offering of oneself to his union.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oblation_(statue)
Napoleon Abueva's "Siyam na Diwata ng Sining" represents the 9 muses: architecture, dance,
film, literature, music, painting, photography, sculpture, and theater.
https://r3.rappler.com/life-and-style/arts-and-culture/196219-napoleon-abueva-famous-work
Dance
Singkíl is a folk dance of the Maranao people of Lake Lanao depicting one of the episodes in
the epic poem Darangen. which was popularised by the Bayanihan Philippine National Folk
Dance Company. https://www.google.com/search?q=SINGKIL
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