The Angeles City’s local government and Angeles City Tourism Office (Acto) endeavored to recognize Kapampangan artists that contributed to the preservation of their culture. They conceived what is known as the Deng Talasinup king Singsing Awards Night, where a keeper of heritage is given tribute for their work. The word ‘singsing‘ is used as a figure of speech to refer to the culture as our treasure.
“Our past provides meaning and identity to the present and would inspire the future generations.”
Richard Daenos (Acto head)
By recognizing the local traditional artists and advocates who uphold our culture, the organizers believe that it would be a sure way to promote, preserve, and ensure the practice of the province’s rich heritage. These artists, however, must be established experts and masters of indigenous Kapampangan culture (beliefs, rituals, customs, art forms, traditions).
Along with bestowing awards to the keepers, the event also encourages the youth to be more aware of our slowly dying traditions and to let them appreciate the artistic value and beauty of our heritage.
In 2016, Micheal Raymon Tayag-Pangilinan was awarded Talasínup king Singsing (Keeper of Heritage) for his exceptional knowledge of the Kapampangan and its indigenous language, Kulitan.
In 2017, Chef Claude Tayag, Angeleno chef, and restaurateur received an award under Kapampangan Culinary Arts.
Deng Talasinup king Singsing Award Night 2017. (Nepomuceno, 2017). 
Tayag Receiving his Award, 2017. (Nepomuceno, 2017). 
Award given to Claude Tayag, 2017. (Nepomuceno, 2017).
Other awardees are Renato Calma for the preservation of the art of making traditional Angeles Lanterns and Peter de Vera for promoting Kapampangan culture and artistry through dance.
The event was inspired by the Commission for Culture and the Arts own “Gawad sa Manlilikha ng Bayan” (National Living Treasures Award).
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