March 26, 2024 / 7:00 PM / Los Angeles
Join Pakaraguian Kulintang Ensemble for a panel talk on March 26, 2024 at 2220 Arts + Archives in Historic Filipinotown, Los Angeles.
Speakers: Dr. Bernard Ellorin, Kim Kalanduyan, Eleanor Lipat-Chesler, Dr. Mary Talusan Lacandale, and guest speakers Janna Añonuevo Langholz and Kirby Araullo. Moderated by Jasmine Orpilla.
“The first public performances of Philippine music in the US at the 1904 World’s Fair was not initiated by Filipinos themselves, but rather by the US colonial government to emphasize that Filipinos were “in need of civilization.” Since the early 20th century, stereotypes about Filipinos continue to circulate in American culture and misinform the broader public’s perception.
In this pivotal time when Filipino Americans are growing more aware of our complicated histories, we invite you to a panel discussion about cultural heritage, performance, and repairing/recentering the legacies of indigenous Filipino forebears. This panel of Fil-Am culture bearers, artists, and authors offers their insights in order to carve a more accountable path together going forward.”