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Beginning Tagonggo & Sagayan
Sep
14

Beginning Tagonggo & Sagayan

Immerse yourself in the rich culture of Philippine Maguindanao percussion as we explore the interlocking rhythms of the trance song Tagonggo and the dance Sagayan. Whether you're a beginner or have some experience, this event is perfect for anyone interested in learning and appreciating the beauty of Philippine pre-colonial music. Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to connect with ancestral heritage and discover the power of percussion. And as a bonus, Guest Teacher Patrick Tamayo will introduce us to the movements of Sagayan, which is customarily accompanied by Tagonggo.

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Mah Jongg Madness
Aug
18

Mah Jongg Madness

Chess is stern, Checkers is a bit dotty, and Scrabble tends to be wordy. But Mah Jongg is seductive. From the tiles' rich luster and the game's challenging nature to its enigmatic history and magical power to unite people, Mah Jongg is not just a game! It is a way of life—a stylish one at that.

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August 4th Commemoration
Aug
4

August 4th Commemoration

August 4th 2024 marks the 47th anniversary of the International Hotel Eviction. Please join us for our Annual Commemoration with a full day of events starting at San Francisco's Maritime Museum and ending at our beloved International Hotel Manilatown Center home.

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Flipping the Boat-Making Workshop
Jul
13

Flipping the Boat-Making Workshop

Please join us at our International Hotel Manilatown Center for a special hands-on workshop where we will be creating miniature boats holding our wishes and dreams for ourselves, our families and our communities. Through personal storytelling we will also explore our own connection to the maritime world and learn about the resilience and culture of Manilatown's maritime connection. Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to connect with our heritage and celebrate the spirit of our ancestors. We especially encouarge families to come build boats and share stories together!

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Beginning Philippine Teduray Music: Ka'atung
Jun
15

Beginning Philippine Teduray Music: Ka'atung

Immerse yourself in the rich culture of Philippine Teduray percussion as we explore the interlocking rhythms of the song Ka'atung. Whether you're a beginner or have some experience, this event is perfect for anyone interested in learning and appreciating the beauty of Philippine music. Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to connect with our ancestral heritage and discover the power of percussion. And as a bonus, if attendees are interested, we can also explore the dance that Ka'atung accompanies: the Teduray Social Dance.

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Flipping the Boat-Making Workshop
Jun
8

Flipping the Boat-Making Workshop

Please join the Manilatown Heritage Foundation at our International Hotel Manilatown Center for a special hands-on workshop where we will be creating miniature boats holding our wishes and dreams for ourselves, our families and our communities. Through personal storytelling we will also explore our own connection to the maritime world and learn about the resilience and culture of Manilatown's maritime connection. Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to connect with our heritage and celebrate the spirit of our ancestors. We especially encourage families to come build boats and share stories together!

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The Quest to Build "Grace Quan"
Jun
1

The Quest to Build "Grace Quan"

Please join Manilatown at the San Francisco Maritime Museum for a special talk with John Muir, Curator of Small Craft at SF Maritime, as he discusses the art of replica boatbuilding, and his own journey in building the Grace Quan Chinese shrimp junk currently docked at the San Francisco Maritime National Historic Park.

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Filipino-american connections at SF Maritime
May
12

Filipino-american connections at SF Maritime

A national park by Fisherman's Wharf might not be the most obvious destination for people seeking connections to Filipino and Filipino American history. Yet San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park is rich with resources that speak to the heritage of the second-largest Asian-American population in the Bay Area and California. Join Park Ranger Sabrina Oliveros for an overview of these resources.

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Beginning binalig
May
11

Beginning binalig

Immerse yourself in the rich culture of Philippine Maguindanao kulintang percussion as we explore the rhythms and beats of the song Binalig. Whether you're a beginner or have some experience, this event is perfect for anyone interested in learning and appreciating the beauty of pre-colonial Philippine music.

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Beginning Tungkil
Mar
2

Beginning Tungkil

Manilatown Ancestral and the Flipping the Boat project presents Beginning Tungkil with the Manilatown Ancestral Ensemble!

Join us for an exciting in-person event at the International Hotel Manilatown Center!

Immerse yourself in the rich culture of Philippine Tausug percussion as we explore the rhythms and beats of the song Tungkil, the traditional accompaniment of the dance Pangalay. Whether you’re a beginner or have some experience, this event is perfect for anyone interested in learning and appreciating the beauty of pre-colonial Philippine music. Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to connect with our ancestral heritage and discover the power of percussion. And as a bonus, if attendees are interested, we can also explore the dance that Tungkil accompanies: Pangalay.

Let’s make some music together!

PLEASE REGISTER VIA EVENTBRITE

Manilatown Ancestral is made possible from the generous support of the California Arts Council, San Francisco Arts Commission, the San Francisco Office of Economic and Workplace Development and Grants for the Arts.

For more information about the Manilatown Ancestral program or the Manilatown Heritage Foundation please contact us at: mhf@manilatown.org

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