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5 Remarkable Works of Ancient Art From the Philippines

Ligaya Caballes

May 1, 2016

art, artifacts, blog, culture, editorspick, featured, precolonial, tattoo, Uncategorized

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As Pilipinos we are a very creative and artistic group of people. Drive around Manila and you will see random walls painted in beautiful mural works of art ranging from illustrations of well known historical fi... Read More...

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10 Gold Artifacts You Should See in the Philippine Gold Exhibit in NYC

Ligaya Caballes

October 13, 2015

artifacts, blog, culture, featured, precolonial, Uncategorized

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If you happen to visit the exhibit definitely check out these 10 artifacts in particular for their significance in our precolonial history and the exquisite details etched on them that marks the talents of our ... Read More...

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5 Traditional Musical Instruments of the Philippines You Should Learn

Ligaya Caballes

September 9, 2015

blog, culture, music

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// Lets face it. We as Pilipinos love music. It is one of those traits that run through our blood and culture that stems back to precolonial times as we danced and sang while working in the fields, complete... Read More...

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The Sarimanok: The Mythical Bird of the Meranao of Lake Lanao

Ligaya Caballes

August 23, 2015

artifacts, blog, culture, mindanao

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Most Pilipinos today know of this symbolic, colorful bird that has captured hearts and imaginations. It was featured as part of the logo for local channel, ABS-CBN, during the 90's and also for the 1994 Miss U... Read More...

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5 Historical Texts Everyone Should Read On Precolonial Philippines

Ligaya Caballes

August 22, 2015

blog, culture, editorspick, history, precolonial, reading, resources

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Now if you guys have been following me and the blog, you will know that my interest and passion toward our precolonial history and culture is pretty strong. This has become the driving force to why I created t... Read More...

Early Illustrations of Bisayan Tattooing

Ligaya Caballes

February 4, 2015

blog, culture, featured, precolonial, tattoo, visayas

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// Because our community here are recently talking about tattoo’s here are some of the well known illustrations depicting the early Bisayans covered in their tattoo motifs. These are mostly from the illust... Read More...

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Celebrating Pilipino-American Heritage & History Month

Ligaya Caballes

October 1, 2016

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Today is October 1 which marks the first day of Pilipino-American Heritage and History Month here in the states. Since O... Read More...
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Historical Uprisings in the Name of the Old Religion

Ligaya Caballes

June 10, 2016

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Throughout our history there have been a plethora of revolts and uprisings by our people in the name of freedom, fightin... Read More...
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5 Remarkable Works of Ancient Art From the Philippines

Ligaya Caballes

May 1, 2016

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As Pilipinos we are a very creative and artistic group of people. Drive around Manila and you will see random walls pain... Read More...