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🇲🇱 Representing my roots as a Máppiâng Súgî and my Sapnî as a royal descendant of the Dátus, Rájas, and Lakans of Luzon (who are also of the Sultans of Sulu and Brunei, and of the ancient Mahārājas of Majapahit), and of the Ápûs of the #indigenous Áitâ. Also embedded in this regalia are deeper symbolisms that traditionally represents the people, particularly the peasants and the working class. . 🇲🇱 Recreating our #MappiangSugi regalia is a daunting task and a never ending journey. Luckily I belong to a long line of Scholars and Culture Bearers who have preserved and passed down our ancient knowledge through the centuries of colonialism and modern society. . 🇲🇱 Máppiâng Súgî is the Kapampángan term for nobility. In our traditional society of precolonial Lúsung (Luzon), to be a Máppiâng Súgî is not based on your family’s wealth nor land ownership. It’s always been about your bloodline’s history and continuing contribution to society and the well being of our communities, especially of the most vulnerable. So here I am, an artist-scholar-activsist, proudly continuing the legacies of my ancestors to empower and genuinely #SERVEthePEOPLE ✊🏽🇵🇭 _ #KnowYourRoots ⚔️ #KnowHistoryKnowSelf _ 📸: @mirxndxikx 🎓 #TeamYak’s outfit at the 2019 #UCDavis #Filipinx Graduation Ceremony https://www.instagram.com/p/B-s27jeDKcl/?igshid=169xj4bgmy59y

🇲🇱 In precolonial #Kapampangan society, when a Dátû (ruler) is oppressive, corrupted, or simply negligent in taking care of the people, especially the most vulnerable in times of dire crisis, the people had the right to rise up and oust such malevolent rulers. Sometimes the unhappy citizens would simply abandon such incompetent ruler lol (#ByeFelicia!)... 👋😂 . A Dátû in Lúsung (Luzon) can easily be ousted if they betrayed and failed the people they serve. In fact, regardless of their gender, age, or royal birth, one cannot even ascend to the throne without the love, trust, and respect from their people ❤️💛💚 . Ousted rulers do not simply fall from grace or be deposed from their Sídduan (thrones), but depending on the gravity of their offenses to the people, they could also be executed or condemned into slavery. Their entire family may also lose their power and royal status. Unlike in today’s Philippines where incompetent and power-hungry politicians abound 🤬… Our ancestors maintained a democratic balance of power between the people and the rulers who are bound to serve them. We can certainly learn a lot from them 😉😁😊 _ 📸: Jules de Guzman _ #KnowYourRoots #Datu #KnowHistoryKnowSelf _ Photo from 2018, proudly repping my roots and lineage as a #MappiangSugi from the royal houses of Tondo, Manila & Indûng Kapampángan. https://www.instagram.com/p/B-dr_tSDjvR/?igshid=13fe56ee06y8f

🇲🇱 Maligáyang Kayaldáwan ning Kékang Kébaitan (Happy Birthday 🎉) Bápang Mike Táyag-Manalóto Pángilinan!! Bápang Mike a.k.a. Siuálâ ding Meángûbié (Voice of the Dead) is a living treasure, a walking encyclopedia, the foremost expert on anything & everything #Kapampangan! He is the co-founder of the Center for Kapampangan Studies at Holy Angel University and of Sínúpan Singsing: Center for Kapampángan Cultural Heritage, in which he serves as its Executive Director. Support Sínúpan Singsing in their efforts to research, preserve, & promote our Kapampangan cultural heritage. Visit them at the Angeles City Library (a library w/c happens to be a donation of the Táyag family to the people of the city 😉). . Dakal pûng salámat kékayu Báp, Luid ka!!! 💚💛❤️ p.s. he’s technically my Granduncle but it’s awkward to call him “Ingkung” lol so we agreed on calling him “Bápa” (uncle) 😂 . 📸: @rednowoman _ #KnowYourRoots #KnowHistoryKnowSelf #Tayag #tbt #MappiangSugi (at Museum of Philippine Social History) https://www.instagram.com/p/B95xdjEDMj5/?igshid=1h64w5oscw1nd

Check out the new cover of #BlackLivesBrownFreedom featuring an illustration of the valiant Capt. David Fagen by the amazing @nevercallmekimmy! The book is currently on sale for 20% off this #BlackHistoryMonth. #DecolonizeYourBookShelf & explore the Black & Brown solidarity that emerged in the almost forgotten Philippine-American War & genocide. Store link in bio 😉📚✊🏾 _ #KnowHistoryKnowSelf #KnowYourRoots #KnowHistory https://www.instagram.com/p/B8pIg8GDjhA/?igshid=g3jgckakl0dc

📣📚📣#BlackLivesBrownFreedom Book is on SALE this #BlackHistoryMonth! (20% off!) Learn more about the solidarity between #AfricanAmericans and #Filipinos in the events surrounding the almost forgotten Philippine-American War. 🇵🇭💥🇺🇲 (store link in bio) _ p.s. there's an additional 15% off if you use the code "ONEFIVE" before February 13th, that's a total of 35% off! So you get yours today! 😉 _ #KnowHistoryKnowSelf #KnowYourRoots #Decolonize https://www.instagram.com/p/B8cpYwtDbmR/?igshid=1tmrvhu8qgs2g

👑🔨✨ Sometimes our histories are not written down. More often than not, they are passed down from one generation to another in oral traditions & in living cultural heritage, such as the ornate #Kapampangan metalwork popularly known as #Pukpuk. The Ramirez Clan, who are originally from Betis, mastered the art of Pukpuk over the centuries. They continue to pass it down to the next generation, keeping their roots alive & thriving. Luid Kayu! 🇲🇱 __ #KnowHistoryKnowSelf #KnowYourRoots #Decolonize _ p.s. This will be featured on my #KnowHistory #Vlog & Season 2 of #KirbyAtHomeAndAbroad, so don't miss out! 📺 (at Sindalan Sampernandu) https://www.instagram.com/p/B7w0L9jDJkS/?igshid=1lj58bnfmh57p

🌊😊☀️ Blessed by the sacred waters of the mighty Bunduk Aláya & the sun rays of the omnipotent Ápûng Sínukuan. From precolonial Lúsung to the modern day, this place has remained a hidden pilgrimage site for both #indigenous #Kapampangan beliefs & the different Christian denominations alike. _ #KnowHistoryKnowSelf #KnowYourRoots #Datu #KirbyAtHomeAndAbroad #Decolonize (at Mount Arayat) https://www.instagram.com/p/B7peG-ijdO7/?igshid=5ezxmy7elmal