Virtual screening of the nearly forgotten Ambahan

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The Mangyan Ambahan will be presented via a virtual screening at 9 p.m. on January 23 and a Q & A session and discussion that will be moderated by Endangered Alphabets Project.

“Mangyan Ambahan: Indigenous Wisdom for the Filipino” is being presented by Chiara Cox and the Mangyan Heritage Center as part of the celebration of World Endangered Writing Day 2025.

The event is being held in partnership with SOAS University of London and the National Museum of Language.

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This film is a deep dive into one of the few surviving ancient Filipino writing systems, the Hanunuo Mangyan script.

As one of only four pre-10th-century scripts still in use, it remains an essential part of Mangyan culture. The ambahan in beautiful sung poetry shares wisdom across generations.

Chiara’s documentary brings this unique tradition to life through interviews and stories, revealing its enduring impact on Filipino heritage and the global diaspora.

Register for this presentation and a discussion with Chiara Cox, the Mangyan Heritage Center Board of Trustees, Cristina Juan of SOAS, Gregory Nedved of the National Museum of Language, and Tim Brookes of the Endangered Alphabets Project at https://soas-ac-uk.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJcpdOGtrz0jEtf_LgsCpLxjnEaIyFhcpD4D#/registration

Chiara Cox will also receive an award by The Endangered Alphabets Project for Documentary of Minority Script.

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