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30 years of illuminating the noble history, indigenous traditions, and culture of the Southern Philippines.

Our mission is to assert, reclaim, preserve, and re-create the legends, epics, myths and unwritten history of the Philippines.

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Glow Cultural Center

Check out our recent exhibit

In Honor of our Ancestors

POSAKA

October 20–23, 2022 • The Downstairs at LaMaMa Experimental Theater Club

La MaMa Presents: Kinding Sindaw Storytelling

Stories from the indigenous peoples of Mindanao, Southern Philippines told directly to you through storytelling, chants, and dance.

 
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Pananadem (Remembering)

** Thanks to La MaMa, CultureHub, and Howlround you can now watch our most recent production online!

Pananadem means “remembering” in the language of the Meranao people.  It is a way of looking back across time, to gain inspiration and perspective from one’s ancestors. In this tale, old and new align, as a young group of  refugees whose quest for inspiration leads them to a transformative encounter with displaced tradition-bearers who recall the legends of Derangen, the Meranao epic.

Photo Credit: Dr. Thor Lidasan

 

“If you remember the resilience of your ancestors, you will never be conquered.“

- Potri Ranka Manis

Bai Labi a Gaus sa Borocot Maguing, 15th Pagawidan Meranao Sultanate