There are only four indigenous Filipino scripts that have been in continuous daily use since the 10th century AD. These were inscribed in the UNESCO Memory of the World Programme. Of these four writing systems, the Hanunuo Mangyan have their "ambahan" (poetry/song) to provide us with details of the pre-colonial Filipino. Through interviews with key people in the Mangyan Heritage Center, this video sheds light on the script, poetry/songs, and philosophy of the Mangyan, as well as a glimpse into our own Filipino soul.

A discussion will be held afterwards with the video producer Chiara Cox and local Filipino Americans Che and Eric Vejerano who lived and worked as volunteers in Mindoro with the Mangyan tribe.

October 5, 2024

The North American Premiere at Richland Library 

The Philippine Premiere at Arthaland Century Pacific Tower 

The Virtual World Premiere at SOAS University of London

Press Coverage

• Bamboo whispers and a Mangyan state of mind - Manila Bulletin, 10 November 2024.

• Keeping Mangyan heritage alive through 'Mangyan Ambahan: Wisdom for our Filipino Soul' - Headstart ANC 24/7, 13 November 2024.