Seattle 7/28-30

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I’m back in Seattle 7/28-30 with my long-time collaborators @bayaniart with new merch and workshops.
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Friday, July 28, 2023, 6-8pm
At the Filipino American National Historical Society (FANHS) Headquarters/National @fanhs_seattle Pinoy Archives, 810 18th Ave., Seattle, WA 98122
With support from: Filipino American Educators of Washington @filam.educators.wa
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Saturday, July 29, 2023, 12-4pm
At Hood Famous Cafe + Bar @hoodfamousbakeshop
504 5th Ave. S #107a in Seattle’s Chinatown-International District
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Sunday, July 30, 2023, 11am-7pm @pistasanayonseattle with @annsistars
At Seward Park Amphitheater, 5900 Lake Washington Blvd. S, Seattle, WA 98118
Free admission
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@bayaniart
@kristian.kabuay
@missaquino
@fahns_national
@fanhs_seattle
@filam.educators.wa
@hoodfamousbakeshop
@annsistars
@pistasanayonseattle

Sulat Baybayin Kids book

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Sulat Baybayin Kids: From Araw to Yakap is a vibrant journey through the 18 basic Baybayin characters of the ancient Filipino writing system. Each colorful page brings a unique character to life, inviting children on a captivating adventure. This book promises to enrich children’s linguistic abilities and ignite an appreciation for their cultural heritage.

Created by the passionate team of Bayani Art and Kristian Kabuay, with more than a decade of dedication to the Fil-Am community, this book is a stepping stone towards a deeper understanding of our rich culture and heritage. The captivating illustrations by Faye Alferez illuminate the magic of the ancient writing system, providing an unforgettable learning experience.

Credits:
Baybayin characters – Kristian Kabuay
Fonts – Norman de los Santos, Aaron Amar
Layout – Joe Aquilizan
Art – Faye Alferez

Hardcover 25 color pages

Published by Bayani Books

Order at StruggleandStrength.com

On the road again

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At Undiscovered SF

Was attending a balaykreative.com workshop on Planning events with purpose led by the Gina Mariko and this photo popped up in the presentation from a few years ago at undiscoveredsf.com. This was a banner I created as a punch in the mouth to illicit conversations. The convo is where the value is at and leads to sales. In 2023, I’m planning on a new banner but I don’t know if Dead is still the “right” message. While the usage has certainly grown, it’s still not mainstream. Pro Tip: As a traveling artist, I need something foldable so I printed the banner on a towel.

Business foundations for your NFT project

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Here are some tools you can use to strengthen the foundation of your project. When creating a project that has a lot of $ involved, you’re creating a business. It’s important you have a strong foundation. I’ve used these to run my multiple businesses as well as consulting at big corporations. I’ll be using it for mine and will share. DM’s are open if you have any questions. SOUAGMI (Some of us are going to make it).

Business model canvas – This is my fav too to use. The idea is to write down your ideas and validate them. It’s meant to create multiple versions until you get a real-world validated business model.

https://docs.google.com/drawings/d/1_cgVo-CPOTntONYDcLfJAwCc5smkwxAuz9rWdfkICsA/edit?usp=sharing

SWOT analysis – Strengths, Weakness, Opportunities, Threats

https://slidesgo.com/theme/swot-analysis-infographics

Agile development – A framework to develop projects

https://www.agilealliance.org/agile101/

AIDA copywriting formula – Easy formula to shill your proj

https://www.crazyegg.com/blog/aida-copywriting-formula/

Normalizing culture

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Not many know that I’ve been growing my hair for several years because it’s usually tucked in a beanie. When I let it down, I sometimes get the “exotic” comment in its various forms. When something isn’t normalized, it may be deemed exotic. You may be accused of self-exotifying during your personal journey. I remember when men getting earrings was exotic. Also, when a cultural practice becomes normalized, it doesn’t lose value. It means that balance is restored. Your tattoos, long hair, or plugs may be exotic to some but for cultural restorationists, it’s a path to normalization. You will have mistakes, imposter syndrome, and other challenges as part of the journey. Keep doing the work, learn, and unlearn. 5 generations from now, you’ll be an ancestor that helped revitalize a practice. PS: I do acknowledge that there are folks that get a full Batok bodysuit in a short span to market themselves to get more clients, or sell more goods. but that is an outlier. PSS: This will be one of the topics in my upcoming podcast relaunch

Pre-Colonial gold teeth in the Philippines

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Some of you may know of prePhilippine culture and the ways gold was used to in jewelry. Did you also know that gold was used in dental ornamentation? Along with teeth blackening and filing, Gold pegs and brackets were placed on teeth. Our ancestors across the islands were so skilled, that they could drill tiny holes with stone tools in teeth and attaching gold jewelry. One of the most famous examples is from Bolinao, Pangasinan. In the Filipino Heritage book series, you’ll see other examples.

I first started exploring gold teeth at my exhibitions the Day of the Dead art shows at SOMArts. I used gold fronts as a conversation starter even though I knew it was not quite right.

When I met @love.crystals.namaste at @undiscoveredsf and showed her the examples, we talked about actually recreating it one day. That day is now. I didn’t have my teeth drilled with holes. They were attached in a method that reminded me of when I had braces. These triangle patterns are found in various materials and tattoos. I hope to see this practice revitalized in the modern era. Hit up @love.crystals.namaste who’s in the SF Bay Area to get similar work done.