PAMANA TALKS: Philippine History Through The Lens of Local Church Architecture
Our local church buildings are treasure troves of Philippine history, telling stories of faith and fervor of the Filipino people for the last 400+ years. Many of them are known to be outstanding examples of the Philippine interpretation of Western styles, representing the fusion of European church design and construction, using local materials and employing decorative motifs to form new church-building traditions.While interest in local church architecture and their preservation has gained significant ground in the last few decades, there’s still much to be discovered. One has to gain a critical eye and a discerning mind to better understand how Philippine history took shape in forms of façades, altars, belfries, domes, walls, convents, and so much more. Look at various clues left from its most minute architectural details, and big questions such as the rise and fall of cultures, towns and cities are answered in the most interesting light (and maybe you might want to know the answer if it’s indeed true that we used eggs to build our churches?)
Join us this Friday night August 14, 6:30pm with principal architect and 2017 UAP Outstanding Young Architect of the Year, Roy John de Guzman, as we talk about Philippine History through the Lens of Local Church Architecture. Ask you most pressing history and heritage questions to Roy on Facebook Live!
FREE ADMISSION! Register now to secure your slot and be able to earn your e-Certificate of Participation (please read the FAQs below for more info). Limited seats only.
If you enjoyed our Pamana Talks, kindly consider donating to our AYUDA PARA SA PAMANA fundraising campaign to benefit our local museum beneficiaries and cultural workers affected by COVID-19 lockdowns around the Philippines. You may optionally add your selected donation amount during your event registration below.
Learn more about the fundraiser through this link: https://grupokalinangan.org/donate
Event F.A.Q
How do I join and watch the webinar?
The webinar will be streamed via Facebook Live (via a private Facebook group). A link to join the private Facebook group will be sent to your e-mail upon successful registration. Please make sure to check your e-mail for details on how to access the webinar.
How do I get an e-Certificate of Participation for this webinar?
Only those who have completed watching at least two (2) out of four (4) Pamana Talks for the month of August 2020 will be given an e-Certificate of Participation signed by Grupo Kalinangan. Attendance to the event will be strictly monitored.
Your e-Certificate of Participation will be sent to your e-mail address by 1st week of September, 2020.
How do I raise a question to the speaker during the webinar?
Just type your question on Facebook Live video chat and it will appear on the screen for the speaker to answer.
Do I have to install any video conferencing software like Zoom or Google Meet?
No need to install anything! We are not using Zoom or Google Meet for this webinar, but we shall be using Facebook Live (accessible through the private Facebook group). Please check your e-mail for instructions on how to join the private Facebook group and be able to view the webinar on Facebook Live.
Is the webinar for free?
YES! Our Pamana Talks are all free. We believe that learning about our rich Filipino culture, heritage and history should be available for everyone to access and enjoy.
But if you have enjoyed our previous Pamana Talks, we also encourage you to donate to our ongoing AYUDA PARA SA PAMANA fundraising campaign
What is Ayuda Para Sa Pamana?
AYUDA PARA SA PAMANA is our ongoing fundraising campaign to assist various local museums and cultural workers affected by COVID-19 lockdowns across the Philippines. You may go to https://grupokalinangan.org/donate for more information.
How can I make a donation to Ayuda Para Sa Pamana?
You may optionally add a donation during the registration to Pamana Talks and you will be directed to our checkout page, where you can conveniently and securely pay via VISA/Mastercard, GCash, GrabPay, PayPal, bank transfer or check deposit.
