Explore the wonders of Mindanao architecture with Balay Kulayan’s fantastic coloring book! With every sketch, discover more about cultural differences with a close eye on color schemes and material swatches. This 70-page interactive book brings the dwellings of five different Mindanao Ethnolinguistic groups to life and offers the perfect opportunity for creative expression.
“Color your way to learning and exploration by Balay Kulayan!” says Architect Gloryrose Dy Metilla, co-writer of Balay Kulayan and President of Mindanao Architecture Advocacy Network 2023. “This amazing coloring book is perfect for all ages – from budding architects and creative interior designers and artists to imaginative adults and young children.”
The coloring book includes detailed sketches of traditional houses from the Ata Manobo, Bagobo Tagabawa, Bagobo Klata, Matigsalug, and Obo Manuvu. Each page is smudge-free, so users can experiment with mediums like watercolor, markers, colored pencils, crayons, or pastel colors to bring these vivid designs to life.
“We are excited to offer this unique way of exploring our rich culture,” says Interior Designer and Engineer Rose faith Necesito-Brondial, co-writer of Balay Kulayan and Vice President of Mindanao Architecture Advocacy Network. “Our goal is for everyone to enjoy learning about our architectural heritage through this one-of-a-kind coloring book.”
Balay Kulayan is a coloring book published through the Mindanao Architecture Advocacy Network or MAAN. MAAN is an organization that works towards safeguarding heritage resources in Mindanao through advocacy campaigns and projects such as this coloring book. Their mission is to create awareness among Filipinos on preserving their cultural heritage while celebrating regional diversity.
So grab your favorite colors and start exploring by pre-ordering a coloring book here! Let Balay Kulayan take you on an adventure through its fantastic collection of drawings – perfect for anyone looking for a fun activity that also educates them about the region’s architectural history.