‘Forgotten’ Filipino Day of the Dead Traditions You Need to Know

Описание: Dive deep into the diverse ‘Day of the Dead’ traditions across the Philippines. From precolonial rituals like the Kapampangan Dáun and Ilocano Atang to modern practices blending indigenous, Catholic, and Islamic influences, we’ll explore how these customs honor our ancestors and celebrate cultural heritage.

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Video Chapters:
00:00 Intro
01:06 Ancient Rituals and Heritage of the Philippines
02:40 Ilocano Atang: Food Offerings for Ancestors
03:53 Ibaloi Fire Mummies: Ancient Preservation of Heritage
04:43 Kapampangan Daun & Parol: Ancestral Offerings
07:06 Kalag-Kalag: Memory and Family in the Visayas
08:26 Lumad Traditions: Honoring Ancestors
09:26 Kanduli: Ceremonial Feast Among Muslims
10:58 Thanksgiving in Filipino Culture: Daun and Kanduli
11:30 Spanish Influence on Filipino Day of the Dead
13:13 Global Ties: Day of the Dead Traditions from Mexico to the Philippines
14:58 Honoring Ancestors: Continuity of Traditions
15:55 Share Your Stories: How Does Your Family Honor the Dead?

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Kirby Araullo is a distinguished Filipino American historian, culture bearer, and content creator based in California. He is a direct descendant of the indigenous Paramount Kings of Luzon—Lakandúlâ of Tondo and Rája Matandá of Maynílâ—as well as the anti-colonial Katipuneros and World War II Guerilyeras who fought for Philippine liberation. His rich heritage also includes Kapampángan, Tagálog, Indigenous Áytá, Pangasinan, and Spanish-Basque-Portuguese-Irish Mestizo roots.
Kirby co-founded the Bulosan Center for Filipino Studies at the University of California, Davis, where he has authored works on Asian American, Philippine, and Southeast Asian histories. With education from UC Davis and Harvard University, Kirby teaches Filipino history and culture through indigenous scripts like Kulitan and Baybayin.
His popular YouTube channel features educational content on historical narratives and cultural insights, attracting a global audience eager to explore Filipino and Southeast Asian histories, and the stories of revolutionaries and freedom fighters from the Philippines.