In celebration of Filipino American History Month this October, the University of the Philippines Alumni Association of Greater Los Angeles (UPAAGLA) will be hosting a free, online via Zoom event featuring two U.P. Alumni authors who will share slivers of Philippine history and mythology in a different light on Saturday, October 31, 2020 from 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Entitled, “Filipinx: Re-Discovered. Re-Imagined.,” this two-hour presentation will feature UCLA Associate Professor of Anthropology, Stephen Acabado, Ph.D., and author, screenwriter, and creative director, Fairlane Raymundo. Dr. Acabado who directs the Ifugao Archeological Project as well as the Bicol Archeological Project will discuss, among others, his collaborative work with the Ifugao, particularly demystifying the dating of the world-famous Ifugao Rice Terraces.
Raymundo who has written several acclaimed movies and highly-rated television shows in the Philippines which includes, Shake, Rattle, & Roll 8 and 9, Tabing Ilog, and Regal Shocker on the other hand, will put a spotlight on Asian literature and culture by modernizing traditional literature, tales, characters, and stories. This event will be moderated by Alliant International University Professor, Patricia Denise Lopez, Ph. D. An open forum and discussion will immediately follow the presentation.
Everyone is welcome to join this community event. For sponsorship opportunities and more information, please contact Ethel Rubio at [email protected].
