BÀDEW NI VIRAK
Afo Shios ja emalsuaIkèdĕngan shawat iya’n pinalsua
Ibalnay kami ni pansegshanEngĕs e pan-ushong mo seshan
i-Virak’a asènop akou nimanPanpala-palad mo ira numan
Nĕmnĕm magëbay ni ulaiKasikhuran afo tëjo mabiday
Kalĕjo’n masmĕk san-aakhianIsalekkad e naisepushan
Shios ka ga di ushongAnak mo’n i-Virak mantitinudong
Mansisinahitan mo ga uyosShi nĕmnĕm ni mangkadayos
Panbalnai mo kami’n ulaiSai afo tĕjo panshayaw
Aakhi tan kharait maipatkanTusho’m ngo la’n kadaingan
Akou shi badalanBilay ni katuom shi ditopan
RATIONALE
Virac is one of the most Ibaloipopulated barangay in the municipality ofItogon. The place is blest with rich mineraldeposits which the early people did notgreed but rather shared it to many peoplecoming from different walks of life. Due tothis, the Ibaloi particularly are no longeraccustomed to their identity for the reasonthat they were much influenced by othertribes.
RATIONALE
This organization is conceptualized to helpyounger generations of dying breed of Virac Ibaloito learn (ashalĕn), to commend (ishayaw), andto uplift (isalekkad) the Culture, Heritage andIndigenous Values (CHIVA) taught by ourforefathers.
The name CHIVA (acronym) is based fromthe Ibaloi term, shiva/chiva, which literallymeans - an oral account of origin, extraordinaryexploits of extraordinary people which havevalues learnt from extraordinary experiences.
MISSIONThe CHIVA NI VIRAC, a
Centre for Ibaloi Studies is committed to impart
indigenous knowledge to young peoples of Virac Ibaloi with passion and
boldness in order to promote unity and
betterment among its cooperative members and
networking with Ibaloi youth organizations for the
growth of our cause.
VISION
The CHIVA NI VIRAC envisions itself to be an organization of young
people knowledgeable of the Ibaloi Culture,
Heritage and Indigenous Values.
OBJECTIVES
The CHIVA NI VIRAC shallbe able to:
•To provide necessary programmes and seminars to all cooperative member concerning Culture, Heritage and Indigenous Values;
•To promote cultural and artistic development;
•To conserve and promote of the community’s historical
and cultural heritage;
•To preserve and integrate traditional culture as part of the ethnic cultural mainstream;
•To promote camaraderie and foster relationships with other Ibaloi youth organizations; and
•To provide adequate materials and instruments in relation with the mission and vision of the organization.
PROGRAMMES
•Cultural Education and Enrichment Program
•Writing of different compositions (literature) written in Nabaloi dialect•Educational field trips•Culture and Arts Exhibits•Documentation, Publication and Archiving•Various seminars and conferences•Enrichment activities on Nabaloi Dialect
•Preservation and Protection of Cultural Treasures of the Ibaloi ethnic group (Intangible Heritage)•Support for different cultural events