What connects a 19th-century pearl diver, a family recipe for tortang talong, a powerful photograph and a Filipino product on an Australian supermarket shelf? According to speakers at the Rooted and Rising Forum in Parramatta, they are all part of the same story, the evolving story of Filipino identity in Australia.
Key Points
- Dr Gil Tabucanon of Macquarie University, challenged the audience to look beyond recent migration and recognise the contributions of the Manilamen.
- Award-winning author and food writer Yasmin Newman said recipes preserve far more than flavours—they safeguard memories, family traditions and cultural identity.
- Commercial Consul Emmanuel Ang outlined initiatives to expand Filipino food products into mainstream Australian supermarkets and strengthen Australia–Philippines trade partnerships.
- Former Managing Photographic Editor of The Sydney Morning Herald and a respected mentor in Australian photojournalism, spoke about the role of photography and visual storytelling in documenting Filipino experiences and challenging stereotypes.
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