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July 27, 2023
Scholars to trace the Philippine string music tradition in a forum
Musicologists and historians will explore the evolution of string instruments such as the guitar at a hybrid event, “Kaskas! String Instruments from Precolonial to Modern Philippines.”
The panel discussion will delve into the string instruments among indigenous groups in the Visayan islands […]
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January 10, 2023
Forum to trace the Visayas precolonial beliefs and the history of the Sto. Niño devotion
A Visayas historian will discuss the Visayan deities and the Sto. Niño in Philippine historiography during a hybrid event, “Sto. Niño vs. Mga Diwata: Retracing Sinulog Roots” on January 12, 2023, 3PM, at Palm Grass The Cebu Heritage […]
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July 26, 2023
Forum to tackle Chinese influence in Cebuano life in the precolonial, colonial and contemporary periods
In a hybrid forum celebrating the Lunar New Year, the Chinese and Chinese Mestizo involvement in the economic life of Cebu from precolonial to Spanish periods will be tackled by Asian Studies professor Dr. Michael Cullinane, PhD.
Chinese […]
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August 17, 2021
Book launch to explore Cebuano humor in literature
Cebuano humor is the theme of “Ang Nakayatak kay Nayatakan” (Who Steps Upon is Stepped Upon), the latest book of poems by multi-awarded Cebuano poet, Adonis Durado.
To be launched at Palm Grass The Cebu Heritage Hotel this August 21, 2021, at 10A.M., the book published […]
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July 20, 2021
Magic to highlight 148th birthday of Cebuano magician-revolutionary
Magic performances will be one of the highlights of the 148th birthday celebration of Leon Kilat, the Cebu hero who was also a circus magician.
The blended event, “Leon @148: Celebrating the magic of 500 years of Cebuano heroism” to be held at Palm Grass The […]
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July 9, 2021
Students to celebrate 500 years of Cebuano heroism through writing
In celebration of the 500 years of Cebuano heroism and the 148th birthday of Cebu hero Leon Kilat, the Department of Education Region 7 (DepEd 7), Palm Grass The Cebu Heritage Hotel and other heritage institutions will hold a Cebu island-wide Virtual On-the-Spot […]
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June 7, 2021
Forum on baluartes and rap contest to mark 123rd Philippine independence
Cebu historians, a Tausug scholar, and an Augustinian priest will delve into the Moro raids and Spanish fortifications in the late 16th to early 19th century Cebu/Visayas in a panel discussion on Independence Day.
Cebu rap artists will also physically perform their bars […]
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April 19, 2021
Forum to feature artwork on the Battle of Mactan and precolonial sculpture in the Visayas
Visayas indigenous tradition in sculpture will be the focus of a blended forum that will also
feature an artwork depicting the victory at Mactan 500 years ago.
“Gahi! 500 Years of the Victory at Mactan”, a panel discussion on precolonial […]
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March 31, 2020
DepEd7, heritage institutions and Katipunero descendants lead celebration of 500 years of Cebuano heroism
The Department of Education Region 7 (DepEd7) partners with heritage institutions and Katipunero descendants to celebrate the 500 years of the victory at Mactan and the 123rd year of the Cebu Battle of Tres de Abril.
Themed, “ISOG! 500 years […]
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October 27, 2020
Gender rights leaders and a Cebu priest to tackle Visayas precolonial worship and LGBT rights
Gender advocacy groups nationwide and an Archdiocese of Cebu priest will discuss details on precolonial Visayas spiritual leaders, the babaylanes.
This October 31, 4:30 PM, at Palm Grass Hotel, LGBTQIA+ (lesbians, gays, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, asexual) activists of […]