The Filipino-American Association of Greater Columbia will host a textile exhibit at Richland Library from October 6 – November 21, 2023 to celebrate Filipino American History Month. The exhibit will include a carefully-curated variety of contemporary textiles using natural materials. There are also several collateral public programs planned. SC Humanities supported this program with a Mini Grant.
The “Weaving Communities and Cultures Through Cloth Exhibit” will explore Philippine ancestral weaves that are produced by indigenous communities in the Philippines and the instrumental role that women, who are the primary weavers in the Philippines, have in Filipino communities. The exhibit will be on display at the Main Branch of Richland Library (1431 Assembly St, Columbia, SC 29201).
The month-long celebration of Filipino American History Month in Columbia will also include a variety of public programs designed to bring awareness to the rich and diverse heritage of Filipino culture, including:
Thursday, October 5 | 6:30 – 7:15 p.m.
First Thursdays on Main Features Fil-Am Performers
Showcasing Chiara Cox, Filipino American Association of Greater Columbia Dancers, and The Harana Band
Location: Boyd Plaza, Main Street, Columbia, SC
Friday, October 6 | 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Opening Reception for Weaving Communities and Cultures Through Cloth
Location: Richland Library, 1431 Assembly Street, Columbia, SC 29201
Monday, October 16 | 7:00 p.m.
Screening Of the film Harana
“Led by award winning director Benito Bautista, the riveting film contains a treasure trove of beautiful Filipino music awaiting to be rediscovered. Intent on preserving vanishing customs, the film rekindles a connection with the past before it is irrevocably lost, and portrays a side of the Philippines rarely seen on the screen.”
Location: The Nickelodeon Theatre, 1607 Main St, Columbia, SC 29201
Free
Reserve a seat at Nickelodeon.org
Sunday, October 22 | 3:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Lecture – Philippine Textiles: A Complex Mapping
Presented by world-renowned Filipina art curator, art critic, author, and speaker, Marian Pastor Roces
Location: Richland Library, 1431 Assembly Street, Columbia, SC 29201
Free and open to the public
Saturday, October 28 | 3:00 p.m.
An Interactive Community Workshop on Filipino Identity Through Music
Featuring world-renowned Filipino Classical Guitarists Michael Dadap and Florante Aguilar
Location: Richland Library, 1431 Assembly Street, Columbia, SC 29201
Free and open to the public
Sunday, October 29 | 3:00 p.m.
A Concert of Filipino Music
Showing the virtuosity of two guitars by world renowned Filipino musicians, Michael Dadap and Florante Aguilar
Location: School of Music Recital Hall, 813 Assembly St, Columbia, SC 29208
Free and open to the public
The Filipino-American Association of Greater Columbia is a volunteer, nonprofit organization to promote inter-cultural education and understanding. Learn more on the website: https://filamsc.org/.
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