Filipino Identity and Contemporary Cultural Practice
Ooctober 2020
CulturAid
The Voices from the Field Program of CulturAID, Kularts, and House of Gongs supported by The National Commission for Culture and the Arts, Sentro Rizal Philippines, Habi: The Philippine Textile Council and Museo ng Muntinlupa is a cross-culture, interdisciplinary gathering of Filipino cultural practitioners. The program intends to create meaningful dialogue around different topics related to Filipino Identity, Affirmation, Education, and Contemporary cultural practice. We seek to investigate different perspectives by bridging different voices in varying disciplines from the Philippines and the Diaspora.
Spend the day with us as we discuss Filipino Identity and Contemporary Cultural Practice in the Philippines and the Diaspora. Learn from people working in the field and uncover varying perspectives in thought and practice. Now, more than ever is a time to bridge interdisciplinary voices and participate in meaningful dialogue to better understand how our varied “Filipino” experiences have shaped the way we think, move, and work. Join in, have fun, and be part of the very first-ever international Voices from the Field Program.
Session 1:
AKO o TAYO? (F/P)ILIPIN(A/O/X)
Multidisciplinary Conversations on Filipino Identity and Cultural Consumption
October 16, 9AM
We discuss varying experiences with Filipinos who grew up in the Philippines and the Diaspora, and how it has shaped identity and the idea of “Filipinoness”. We delve into the past, unravel the pressing issues in 2020, and take a deeper look at identity affirmation and cultural practices in both the Philippines and the diaspora.
Speakers:
1.YE’GAS
T’boli Chanter and Artist (Lake Sebu, South Cotabato)
2. FELIPE DE LEON JR.
Former NCCA Chairman, Educator (Manila, Philippines)
3. OSCAR PENARAÑDA
FAHNS Trustee,Educator and Poet (Bay Area, California)
4. RODELIO “WAWAY” SAWAY
Talaandig Artist and Cultural Leader (Lantapan, Bukidnon)
5. ALLELUIA PANIS
Executive Director, KULARTS (San Francisco, CA)
6. MARLON MARTIN
Ifugao Educator, IPED (Kiangan, Ifugao)
7. CAROLINE CABADING
Executive Director, Manilatown Heritage Foundation (San Francisco CA)
8. Moderators: Charisse Aquino-Tugade (CulturAid, Museo ng Muntinlupa), Migz Anzures (FilAM Cultural Bridge), Lydia Querian (House of Gongs)
Save the Dates: OCTOBER 16 9am Philippines, OCTOBER 15 6pm PST, 9pm EST USA
This program is brought to you by: CulturAid
House of Gongs
Kularts
and supported by National Commission for Culture and the Arts
and the Arts
Sentro Rizal
HABI The Philippine Textile Council
Museo ng Muntinlupa
Session 2:
APPROPRIATE OR APPROPRIATION?
In Praxis: Ethics, Aesthetics, and everything in between
October 23, 9AM
With an increase in indigenous products and services in the marketplace, the right balance is sought out to ensure that indigenous peoples are protected We talk about indigenous production and consumption in the contemporary setting and its effects on the community.
Our speakers for this week’s session come from different fields with varying perspectives on cultural appropriation, cultural work, identitity affirmation and education. We join together as one community and share experiences and knoweldge. Why? Because its not about who’s right or wrong, its about an increased understanding of others and tolerance.
Session 3:
INDIGENOUS SYMBOLISM AND PLURALITY IN CONTEMPORARY PERFORMANCE
October 30, 9AM
Dialogue on sensibilities, sensitivities, and presenting “Filipino”.
How do performance companies portray the plurality of Philippine Culture? How are indigenous symbols portrayed? We discuss with performance artists from both the Philippines and the United States.
