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Talaandig bamboo music showcased in Australia to promote cultural sustainability

Datu Waway Saway visited SBS studios in Sydney.

Datu Waway Saway visited SBS studios in Sydney. Credit: Starr Abelardo

Datu Waway Saway visited Australia, and in the first part of his interview with SBS Filipino, he shared the significance of bamboo instruments in building resilience and continuing the traditions of the Talaandig tribe from Bukidnon.


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Datu Waway Saway visited Australia, and in the first part of his interview with SBS Filipino, he shared the significance of bamboo instruments in building resilience and continuing the traditions of the Talaandig tribe from Bukidnon.


Key Points

  • Bamboo music serves as a symbol of the Talaandig tribe's resilience and their ability to adapt to environmental and social changes.
  • Starr Abelardo’s research aims to document and elevate indigenous arts to prevent the erasure of cultural identity in the modern world.
  • Datu Waway’s music inspires younger generations of indigenous people to take pride in and sustain their cultural heritage globally.

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