Culture Closet

This interactive module (recommended for ages 10 to 12) presents the rich and colorful culture of select ethnolinguistic groups in the Philippines through the Ayala Museum’s doll collection....

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Sagada Priest (PE01598)

Eugenio Eugenio Bayang, 81, is a local priest of dap-ay Bilig in Demang Village, Sagada. He performs rituals in the community. The dap-ay is the Sagada counterpart of the ato.

Filipinas Heritage Library

Magiting Shorts 17: Understanding indigenous peoples and communities

In our latest #MagitingShorts, let's understand what makes Indigenous People and Communities a vital part of our society and national identity.

Object Rewind E05: The History of Body Ornamentation in Philippine Culture

Many societies highly regard physical beauty because it affords a person admiration, privilege, and status. Sometimes the cost of attractiveness is bodily pain. What did Filipinos have to bear...

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