Join us for an insightful presentation exploring the themes of “learning and unlearning” within the context of Filipino culture, ethnic identity, and folk dance. Under the knowledgeable guidance of Philippine dance and culture practitioner Eric Solano, this engaging session will delve into the complexities of Philippine identity and cultural traditions, challenging us to broaden our perspectives and question our assumptions. Through interactive discussions, multimedia presentations, and personal reflections, Eric will guide participants on a journey of discovery, responsibility, and integrity as they learn to uplift cultural sensitivity and weave indigenous Philippine dance, identity and heritage into our modern times.
Following the presentation, Eric will teach attendees some of the Malong dance from Meranao to showcase different ways of using the tubular cloth.
This workshop is presented by Parangal and FYP Cultural Ambassadors.
ABOUT ERIC SOLANO:
Eric Solano has been a Philippine dance and cultural practitioner since 1993. Eric co-founded Parangal, a Philippine dance company on Ramaytush Ohlone land (San Francisco) in 2008 and has been working with over 70 Culture Bearers from over 30 Indigenous Communities in the Philippines archipelago since 2005.