Parangal and World Arts West: Ipat a Kadsakay
The poster displays three Maguindinaoan Culture Bearers: Faisal Monal, Nasrudin Manial, and Abdulhafiz Uko. Their pictures are collaged with a depiction of two individuals participating in an Ipat ritual. In the background, a red flag with a crescent and star is prominently displayed. The logos for Parangal and World Arts West are in the upper left corner. Event details are placed at the bottom.
Photo by: Photography: Miguel Mallari, Design: Brandon Rabanal and Don Aguillo
Ipat a Kadsakay captures the ritual practices of the Maguindanaon people – the largest ethnic group of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region of Muslim Mindanao. While Islam is an important aspect of everyday life within this community, there remains ancient traditions of spirituality within the region.
Video link: https://vimeo.com/982829656
