The Philippines Today, Yesterday, and Tomorrow
Kalinga kain Mother-of-pearl slivers or buttons are also among the embellishments used in Philippine textiles. The Kalinga kain is a wraparound skirt adorned with embroidery, beads, and mother-of-pearl shells. The mother-of-pearl shells are attached to the textile to move and reflect light. Learn more in UNTHREAD, a virtual exhibit by Museo ng Nayong Pilipino (@nayongpilipino.museo) … Read more
The heartwood of the Sappan The heartwood of the Sappan (Caesalpinia sappan L.), a species of a flowering tree in the legume family, is made into chips or reduced to powder and fermented to produce dyes for textiles. It can produce shades of red– colors range from pink to scarlet. Learn more about UNTHREAD, Museo … Read more
Chief Justices of the Philippines Alexander G. Gesmundo: 5 April 2021 – Diosdado M. Peralta: 23 October – 27 March 2021 Lucas P. Bersamin: 6 November 2018 – October 2019 Teresita J. Leonardo-De Castro: 28 August 2018 – 10 October 2018 Renato C. Corona: 17 May 2010 – 29 May 2012 Reynato S. Puno: 8 … Read more
Morion Head Mask The morion head mask is central to the Moriones Festival in Marinduque. It is traditionally designed to resemble Caucasian features, specifically that of a Roman legionnaire. A morion mask is usually made out of the wood of dapdap, dita, or santol trees which are abundant in Marinduque. It takes months to carve … Read more
Sayo The Solemnity of a procession of veiled and crowned women in flowing black robes chanting prayers is one of the most striking images of religious fervor during the annual observance of the Lenten season in the Philippines. In San Jose, Camarines Sur, among the participants of processions from Holy Wednesday up to Good Friday … Read more