Birth anniversary of National Artist Atang de la Rama2026 · Date · History · Messages
Philippine government cultural sources verify Honorata “Atang” de la Rama’s birth on January 11, 1902 and her National Artist recognition for Theater and Music. The inherited DILG cultural calendar lists January 11 as her birth anniversary; this is treated as a cultural remembrance entry, not as a statutory public holiday.
About Birth anniversary of National Artist Atang de la Rama
January 11 marks the birth anniversary of Honorata “Atang” de la Rama, born in Pandacan, Manila in 1902.
Philippine cultural institutions recognize de la Rama as a National Artist for Theater and Music and document her major role in Filipino sarsuwela and kundiman.
Why Birth anniversary of National Artist Atang de la Rama matters
The date is a cultural-remembrance anniversary focused on de la Rama’s life and artistic legacy.
It is not presented here as a statutory public holiday, and biographical claims are kept within the boundaries of government cultural sources.
History of Birth anniversary of National Artist Atang de la Rama
Honorata “Atang” de la Rama was born on January 11, 1902 in Pandacan, Manila.
She became widely associated with Filipino sarsuwela, kundiman, performance, and writing.
The National Historical Commission of the Philippines marker records her Presidential Award of Merit in 1966 and National Artist recognition for Theater and Music in 1987.
The DILG cultural advocacy calendar lists January 11 as her birth anniversary.
The reviewed sources do not establish a separate founder or first annual edition of a recurring birth-anniversary observance, so those details remain unresolved.
What the evidence establishes
Confirmed institutional roles and milestones are shown first. Details that could not be established from the reviewed sources are listed separately below.
8 fields not established in reviewed sources
Later institutional actions
Later recognition, renaming, mergers or date changes are kept separate from original establishment.
How to Observe Birth anniversary of National Artist Atang de la Rama
Read Philippine cultural-institution biographies of Atang de la Rama and learn about the sarsuwela and kundiman traditions connected with her career.
Visit museums, archives, libraries, or historical markers that document Filipino theater and music history.
Listen to or study lawfully available performances and recordings while respecting copyright and archival-use conditions.
Discuss her work in the context of the periods and artistic traditions in which she worked.
Avoid presenting the birth anniversary as a statutory holiday or making biographical claims not supported by reliable sources.
Birth anniversary of National Artist Atang de la Rama Facts
Atang de la Rama was born on January 11, 1902.
Her birthplace was Pandacan, Manila.
Philippine government cultural sources identify her as a National Artist for Theater and Music.
An NHCP historical marker records her National Artist recognition in 1987.
The DILG cultural calendar lists January 11 as her birth anniversary.
Birth anniversary of National Artist Atang de la Rama Messages
May the remembrance of Atang de la Rama encourage careful study of Philippine performance traditions and their historical context.
Topic and context
What this page does not assume
- Keep the source-defined country, community, organizer or institutional scope; do not silently broaden it.
- Do not treat the title alone as proof of government recognition or public-holiday status.
- Do not add a creator, founding story or origin claim unless the supporting evidence establishes it.
- Remembrance Civic Context Care.
Evidence & sources
Sources used across the guide are gathered here. Labels show how each source supports the page, and contextual references are kept separate from primary evidence.
DILG Aurora — Advocacy Calendar (opens in a new tab)
National Government Calendar
National Historical Commission of the Philippines — Honorata de la Rama registry marker (opens in a new tab)
National Government Cultural
NCCA Philippine Cultural Education Program — De la Rama, Honorata (opens in a new tab)
National Cultural Institution
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Frequently asked questions
When is Birth anniversary of National Artist Atang de la Rama?
11 January The documented recurrence rule is: 11 January.
Does Birth anniversary of National Artist Atang de la Rama fall on the same date every year?
Yes. It uses a fixed annual date unless stronger evidence changes the pattern.
Is Birth anniversary of National Artist Atang de la Rama an official public holiday?
The reviewed sources verify it within this scope: Philippines / DILG cultural advocacy calendar. That recognition does not by itself make it a statutory public holiday; the site only makes public-holiday claims when reliable evidence explicitly does so.
Who established or recognizes Birth anniversary of National Artist Atang de la Rama?
The documented basis is: Philippine government cultural sources verify Honorata “Atang” de la Rama’s birth on January 11, 1902 and her National Artist recognition for Theater and Music. The inherited DILG cultural calendar lists January 11 as her birth anniversary; this is treated as a cultural remembrance entry, not as a statutory public holiday.. Supporting evidence includes DILG Aurora — Advocacy Calendar. The site does not infer a separate creator or founder unless reviewed evidence establishes one.
Is Birth anniversary of National Artist Atang de la Rama international or country-specific?
This observance is specific to Philippines. Its fuller verified scope is: Philippines / DILG cultural advocacy calendar.
How is this page verified?
The factual information is checked against reviewed sources, including the date pattern, scope and institutional history. This page was checked on 2026-09-23.
When was Atang de la Rama born?
She was born on January 11, 1902.
Where was she born?
Government cultural sources identify Pandacan, Manila as her birthplace.
What National Artist fields are associated with her?
Philippine cultural sources identify her with Theater and Music.
Is January 11 a statutory public holiday for Atang de la Rama?
The reviewed sources support a cultural birth-anniversary entry, not a statutory public-holiday claim.
Does the project identify a founder of the birth-anniversary observance?
No. The reviewed sources do not establish a separate creator or first recurring edition.
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