RARE ART OF FILIPINO PAPER CUTTING | BORLAS DE PASTILLAS

[@MamitaClaud]

I do remember going to Rustans where we buy this along with other kakanin by the bilao pa. Some parts of makati was still talahiban. Oh and there was this aviary that we go to where I think PLDT office is now standing. Our tamabayan while eating on the elvated ramps. Rustans was the place to buy really good Filipino food then. I remember my favorite drink there was orange julius. While crossing the car park which was the front on SM Makati was Coney Island with bubble gum Flavored ice cream. This vlog brings good memories! Keep these kinds of videos baka may maka isip na mga business minded na kabataan to keep the traditon going in a different style but still Honoring traditional Filipino food.

[@featrmedia]

Such a nostalgic memory!

[@rucelladelvalle376]

Your comment brings a lot of memories! Thank you ❤❤

[@exudeku]

Salamat talaga for sharing this story. My parents still remember The Fort in BGC is full of grass, and the whole SM Masinag of lower Antipolo being a literal rural area. Philippines is really a fast modernizing country.

[@ambrosya]

We were Rustan’s regular : Yamaha music school second floor. Anybody else here remember the food stall sa ground floor? They have these meat filling of sorts and slap it between a large warm pandesal. 😮nostalgia

[@ybettesudario5470]

God I remember all of those landmarks! Thanks for sharing! ❤️

[@FrizzleLamb]

I never knew this was a dying classic art. I used to watch my late uncle "randomly" cut up a piece of paper when wrapping Filipino sweets, and whenever he unfolded it, there's always this beautiful pattern that reminded me of frost flakes. Thinking back, I'm not sure if it was an example of a pabalat, but it's clear that a form of the tradition was shared in different regions of the Philippines!

[@christinelumbaning2137]

How old are you? I think the one that you are referring to is not pabalat. I have also learned what your tito is doing when I was in Elementary. And I belong to gen-z.

[@canyouthefandango3220]

@@christinelumbaning2137 it is pabalat, you have to make pattern and snowflakes pattern is alright to use as a design. My province practice it and there are so many patterns.

[@jbenjamin94]

As a Mexican, I'm so proud of Papel Picado, but seeing the way Filipinos use it as a candy wrap is amazing! Thank you Filipinos brothers to take this art, make it amazing and also take it as a part of your culture! Please never let it die! I hope someday go there and enjoy one Pastilla and save the wrap to take it back to Mexico!

[@walktherapy143]

I wad about to say because this reminds me of latin america. Philippines is truly the long lost cousin of latin america.

[@berguevarra8175]

My wife Shirley, dean of UP College of Home Economics is coming out with the book (been delayed due to pandemic) exactly with the same subject, Pabalat. We were lucky to personally interviewed Ms. Lita Libunao of San Miguel, Bulacan, and discussed this to us in detail. Ms. Libunao is the oldest living pioneer of this art. She is still practicing this art even in her very late stage of life. Mabuhay ang mga tulad nina Ms. Ocampo at Ms. Libunao.

[@lumpiaqueen]

So excited for Dean Guevs! Proud student of hers and alumna of UP CHE 💗

[@aldrinulep]

Suppport local artist and delicacies. FEATR is such a gem showcasing hidden gems in the county.

[@bai_qi]

The thing with local delicacies and specialties, more often you'll be taken advantaged. Like the Espasol in Intramuros, huge package but only a pinky-nail-sized Espasol inside. A Buko Pie in Los Banos without buko meat. Peanut Brittle from Tagaytay, the jar looks full but when you open it the inside is almost hollow. And so on. So unless, you are with a local friend bringing home a great pasalubong is pretty stressful. Buying from sm or rob delicacy isle would be a safer option, not the best tho.

[@richrebs950]

Lola Luz Ocampo made me a personalized pabalat with my name in early 2000s when I met her while working for a govt agency. It was pink paper with nipa hut design. I used that pabalat as decor on my workstation nameplate and it used to catch the eyes of my foreign workmates, they thought it exquisite esp when I told them what its actually used for. The pink paper has faded now but i still keep it, a reminder of the genius and humble talent of a fellow Bulakenya.

[@flycrashrepeat]

Can we see it please!❤

[@edenrosebelardo3459]

Admiring Featr’s authentic contents and their desire to bring about Filipino traditions in the worldwide platform.

[@fandomcake5158]

We learnt this back in art college. My professor used to travel out to Bulacan just to bring back these types of candy wrappings so we could learn to make our own designs and intricately cut them on those papers. God, I wish I did q better job with mine, but it made me appreciate art like this.

[@heartfeltangel3]

Thank you for featuring my Aunt, and my late Grandma’s beloved art.

[@mgshobbies23]

Wow never knew this kind of classic art existed! What a beatiful way to wrap a pastillas. Nanay is truly a legend to have preserved this tradional art! ❤

[@featrmedia]

We agree! Let us know once you try this.

[@mgshobbies23]

Sure 😁❤

[@xjepoks8950]

uyy may bago na akong panglambing kay girly. "special ka sakin... kumbaga sa halo halo, may ube. kumbaga sa ice cream, may cherry. kumbaga sa pastilas, may pabalat~" Thanks FEATR!

[@watchtell2801]

Huge kudos to Erwan and team for shining the light on these unique and authentic Filipino food and slice of life stories. Bravo!

[@Takako777]

Ito yung mga worth content talaga sa KZbin para malaman din ng kabataan ngayon mainform sa napakayaman na kultura ng Pilipinas (: Kudos to Sir Erwan and Team✨

[@beeoneder6799]

I remember this was part of our art projects during my elementary days in a Public school. This is one form of stimulating our brains. In fact I include this in our Cognitive Stimulation Therapy for patients recovering from depression.

[@mickeyatbp]

solid talaga ang content ng channel na ito. galing nagpakaka-research. nawa hindi mawala ang paggawa ka ng balat ng pastillas. elementary pa ako huling nakakita ng ganyan. sa laguna ata, noong field trip.

[@alainpresillas]

please dont let this art die. this is very unique pinoy!😊

[@crammingisdakey6614]

I remember doing this in our MAPEH class and getting so frustrated as the design I created are too small and hard to cut. Brings back so many memories.

[@osbengdeleon3510]

Its good to see na na featr ang art of pabalat. I'm from manila but i know how to make pabalat. I cant remember who taught me but i still remember the way it was made.

[@featrmedia]

Great to hear!

[@jthesecond6923]

I was astonished by these art, way back Atty. Leni's Grand Rally in Bulacan, I really don't have an idea what are these. Not until this video came out and it helps me understand and appreciate this 'pabalat'. Thank you, Featr!

[@mariannecruz1516]

Such a beautiful story! I am reading this book of Doreen Fernandez - Tikim. There’s a section on Pastillas cutting also! But a different artist was mentioned. In the book, I am learning that we have such a deep food culture and it breaks my heart that I am only learning it now and realizing most Filipinos are not even aware of it. So thank you for this as we need this type of content! 🙏🏻

[@naegi5442]

I'm honestly interested in learning this art. It looks beautiful.

[@aristorres7102]

This Art is of Japanese origin; hence the use of Papel-de-Hapon. It was commonly taught in Primary and Elementary Schools back in early 70s or probably much earliear. Aside from what you call 'Pabalat', there were paper flower art also which use another type of paper in varieties of color.

[@clayton6499]

What a wonderful lady such tedious masterful work. I don’t know Tagalog that well , but could feel her emotions about her late mom. Very touching ❤

[@ayrasanmiguel9363]

THANK YOU SO MUCH FEATR FOR THIS VERY ICONIC PAPER ART 💕☺️💫

[@ruffap6588]

So proud to be from San Miguel. Thank you FEATR & Erwan for showcasing the Filipino traditions. Such a heartwarming episode to watch. And now, i missed my hometown.😢

[@berniebenitez6137]

Thanks to Erwan and the FEATR team for putting a spotlight on hidden gems of people and places in the Philippines! Your docus evoke pride of country and culture which is much needed, especially in these uncertain times! Bravo!👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@delta9571]

Very intriguing, hope she makes other forms of art. Love to see it like Parole or snowflakes hanging for decorations. Reminds me of snowflake cut outs. Would use punch outs to make beautiful patterns.

[@micamarieabesamis]

Thank you for using your platform to shine a light on our culture. Love your content!! ❤️

[@raphaelsylla876]

I remember back in school this became a part of home economics. It is quite difficult to make the cut out, however, our teacher back then was very patient and our class was able to learn the craft - and up to this day, I still know how to do this. These patterns are quite hard to find these days to be honest, so I do my own and use these cut outs as decorations or a table top display.

[@josephorlyespedido302]

Thank you for sharing this art that a lot of Filipino doesn’t know. More power and more features like 👍. God be with you.🙏🇵🇭👼

[@garretsanchez]

these stories are so heartfelt, well done and beautifully shot. content that contributes to preservation of filipino culinary culture. thanks!

[@bluzshadez]

I love this story. The older generation has a lot to teach the younger generation. God bless!

[@Rijnd431]

Please dont stop creating these kind of content. ❤️

[@jmreyes1559]

Thank you FEATR for sharing this God bless 😇🙏

[@vivien3883]

Mainam po siguro na idagdag ito sa curriculum (Arts/MAPEH) ng mga bata. May isang quarter na aaralin nila ung mga sining na iniwan ng kanya-kanyang lugar, halimbawa itong pabalat ng San Miguel at Malolos, kahit sa pinakasimpleng paraan muna. Siguro naman sa ilang batang matuturuan, may magtutuloy ng mga makasaysayang sining katulad nito.

[@johnrey8222]

As fond in crafts, this video is very insightful

[@criss4457]

As a Brazillian I remember having coconut candy in Papel picado (way more simple ones than the filipines ones) for every birthday party when I was a kid... video made me feel nostalgic

[@cyan-ida4206]

I remember being tasked to do this at school with a teammate which I had to let him go because I was so incapable of doing this project, so he got his grade while I got zero and I hated arts back then until I was introduced to digital art. The sight of pabalat still haunts me to this day but at the same time I also wanna try to give it another shot.

[@akapalu]

Beautiful storytelling of a beautiful life and art 👐 Thank you FEATR, for picking these simple but meaningful Pinoy art form, and sharing with the world!!!

[@Sageellemiked5]

I loved seeing this when I was a child. Such a work of art

[@ytsurfer6042]

Ang ganda…sana maipasa. Sayang kung mawawala. Imagine kung ang daming ganyan tapos piyesta at summer. Ang kulay lalo ng summer.

[@khayvillanueva8160]

That is a good content because we seldom see that kind of art in our Country today we need the next generation to continue and preserve this art and pass to the next generation

[@lyricsandmoodsongs]

Beautiful content. Short documentary and good to learn about the existence of this art.

[@maeclamor882]

😍WoW very talented Filipino , even candy wrappers very artistic.🥰🇵🇭

[@marizsantos]

Quality content! More of these kinds of videos please 💗 God bless you nanay! 🙏

[@katrivia]

Wow ang galing naman ni lola matyaga at very creative ang design nya

[@cassandraqueen7011]

Wow 23 years old na ako and now lang ako nakakita ng ganitong paraan ng pagbalot sa pastillas, ang ganda sana hindi mawala sa kultura natin ang paggawa nito.

[@cutedogs3453]

Chef Erwan grazie mille For this content ... salute da roma :)

[@kouhaiii3182]

In school, we've had Indian salesmen advertise books about Indian paper cutting. I didn't know that it also exists in Philippines, and I'm a Filipino myself! haha I find in interesting that other countries have their version of this art! i.e. the Japanese with their Kirigami

[@englishtrainer]

This video appeared on my feed. Glad it did. Keep doing videos like this. Thank you. Good job!

[@saberkite]

My grandmother was gifted two of these beautiful wrappers decades ago. The design had both their names, one on each wrapper. Sadly, we lost them.

[@lukestrooper897]

I remember way back when I was in grade shool. We used to make that in our subject in MAPEH. I wish that this kind of art still teach in elementary and high schools in the Philippines.

[@silent2163]

I wanna learn how to do this. As a foodie and cook and someone who loves paper crafting, I really want to learn this art ♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@wencylirio1992]

hits different when Erwan is the one narrating 💗

[@mimimized]

we were being taught this in grade school in an attempt to preserve the art. its been years since then but i might pick it up again

[@TheBenten16]

I smiled the whole time while watching this video.

[@Rod-bp8ow]

Details are exceptional. Juliang.

[@mabeldelrey7741]

Sad and sweet memories, for me, for i can't turn back the hands of time. Our father, rip, brought us to san miguel, bulacan specifically just to buy some of those pastillas wrapped in pabalat. I remember admiring them and kinda hard to ruin the beautiful wrapper. Being a kid then, the delicious taste of pastillas won. Thank you for the video.

[@rowenacruz619]

Thanks for this feature..I remember eating pastillas in these intricate wrappings when I was a child..would love to learn this paper craft..

[@fahmihilme8883]

The wrapper cutting are beautiful and amazing. One of a kind and very delicate and precise to cut it out. The real question is: Do who ever bought the candy with this awesome wrappers do care about the art, the passion, the story behind it? Or it just tossed or dump it in trash? So sad to think about it.. 😖😣

[@jasdgzmn]

Beautifully made video! And thanks Nanay Naty for continuing a heritage for your mother ❤️

[@Kampana_03]

Pina-activity sa'amin ito, Pabalat ng San Miguel yung ginawa namin, sobrang mabusisi hindi ko kinaya.

[@ramxmar]

Thanks, Erwan and your team. Never heard of this art in our country until I came across this video.

[@FlowericiousResident]

I love to have learned today about the pabalat sa pastillas. I hope other than the corporation who bought her hard loving labor of these art will be rewarded so she can live a comfortable life.

[@Fayery_Random_YT]

naaalala ko, nung bata ako, napanood ko pa to fineature sa Batibot. i hope they keep passing this on to next generations..

[@lamok9953]

Ohh I just used this topic in one of my subjects a month ago coz it's the coolest topic for me to pick in arts.

[@nothingness7580]

This is so beautiful .. Maybe this cutting art is from latins? Wala.. familiar lang ito sa movie Coco hehehe may ganito silang bandiritas

[@arturotorres2281]

During our Elementary days back in early 70s in a small barangay school in Bocaue, we were taught of this in Art or Sining. And we use the same Art using 'Papel de Hapon' for Parol making, particularly the decor and pabuntot.

[@weiying9736]

Now I wanna learn how to do this too, nice video!

[@kiaprado6654]

This is so fascinating.

[@carmelafernando7823]

We need to bring this back into the mainstream.

[@jasonibiza7993]

I hope it goes on up to the future generations... 💙

[@ricosalvan9822]

Wow, I remember watching this same thing sa Batibot so many years ago!

[@grundragon]

I hope that she hold some seminars about this rare art

[@Ima523]

I remember these pabalat back in the days in Malolos since my father's side are from there.. Too sad there aren't any makers around anymore..

[@jrahitva]

nostalgia

[@mosesjeromelazaro2841]

i'm showing my age but I remember seeing this in a segment way, way back in Batibot. the mom story... i can't 😭😢

[@beatrizbravedelapena4668]

These knowledge are the things that should be thought more to Filipinos

[@klober5114]

This is beautiful! I hope to have a tutorial of this beautiful art!

[@arielmizal4828]

Sobrang sarap talaga ng Pastillas ng San Miguel

[@elleceeme]

I hope that PAL can add it to their flight menu as a way to welcome to our guests. Nice FEATR

[@mysweettsumelody]

Ur content makes me happy po! 🥺🥺

[@pjtiongco]

i remember when I was kid we had a sari sari store in our neighborhood that made pastillas and used pabalat.

[@brad960]

Naalala ko noong bata ako may ganto din sa amin sa cavite pero parang ube candy naman sya hays nostalgic

[@greenhunter5420]

Pinagawa kami nito sa contemporary arts when i was in senior high. Nandito pa sakin yung ginawa kong pabalat 😊 Skl...

[@milafernandez3101]

I soooo love Erwan’s contents. ❤ I always look forward to his every vlog!!!

[@nikulitroblox]

This is her ikigai. Ang ganda

[@jacekmaraj1774]

Me and my classmates used to cut paper into parols (a Christmas decor) my classmates were making really intricate designs like this

[@fahmihilme8883]

I really adore the way Philippines speak. Their poise, their pronounciation, very soft and delicate. I always wondering if the Spain never invade them for hundred of years, what will the original Philipinas speaking would sound? Something make me ponder.

[@izumimimimi]

I remember doing this with my patients as part of their fine motor skills therapy!

[@Ang_pangit_ni_Jared]

Pastlias was and still is my my favorite food of all time as my grandma used to always would buy me pastlias every sunday after church she would always buy the 30 pieces pastlias cause 20 pastlias would not even last an hour

[@mosaiartjewelry5113]

Thank you for featuring this.

[@kjosemaria9373]

PRICELESS CONTENT THIS ONE.

[@salix7840]

I remember this being mentioned in our class and sad to say its a dying art coz it’s less and less people doing it.

[@mariobrosxsuper]

It's like a Philippines answers to Japan's Oregami, paper folding art...Pabalat the art of paper cutting👍...Pastilias is da Best👌

[@caelumsong76090]

I remember eating pastilles with a paper wrapped like this when my grandparents always had something to celebrate. I don't think the paper was made in that region. I think some Filipinos also made that in other reqions. But people no longer made that here in Iloilo.

[@evperdz48]

Wow!!! brings me back!! ❤️🤙

[@audraelynnegrimmelhaussen8808]

I so remember our Home Economics teacher making us do this.

[@streetfooddiary7587]

more of this so good to see whats lokal do.

[@bluetamarind7642]

Thank you featuing this Filipino art.💗