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by Chiara Cox
Mangyan Ambahan: Wisdom for Our Filipino Soul
In celebration of National Indigenous Peoples Month, we invite you to immerse yourself in the powerful documentary “Mangyan Ambahan: Wisdom for Our Filipino Soul,” presented by the Mangyan Heritage Center. This film is a heartfelt tribute to the Mangyans and their profound impact on Filipino culture around the globe.
Crafted by Chiara Cox in partnership with the Mangyan Heritage Center, Pinagkausahan Hanunuo sa Daga Ginurang (PHADAG), the Peoples Organization of the Hanunuo-Mangyans, and the Antoon Postma family, organized by the Filipino American Association of Greater Columbia (FAAGC), with the Richland Library and sponsored by South Carolina Humanities, this documentary was first screened by the Filipino American Association of Greater Columbia (FAAGC), South Carolina to help celebrate Filipino American History Month in Columbia, SC on October 5, 2024.
Join us in celebrating this vital piece of our Filipino heritage and be inspired by the wisdom of the Mangyans!
Mangyan Legacy
Centuries before the influence of Western civilization, the Mangyans of Mindoro thrived in peaceful unity, preserving their rich indigenous languages, vibrant cultures, and distinct identities as indigenous communities. Embrace and celebrate their invaluable cultural legacy to enrich and inspire our modern society.