Once Upon the Sun & Sea at the Philippine Center

Sat May 4, 2024
10:00am to 12:00pm ET
Age: All
Price: FREE
Location:
Philippine Center
556 5th Avenue, New York, NY, 10036
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Celebrate Philippine National Heritage Month at a book reading and signing of Once Upon the Sun & Sea, a compliation of myths, indigenous stories and folk tales by co-authors Denise Orosa and Jo Tiongson-Perez.  

Refreshments will be served.

RSVP online in advance.

Note: Signed copies must be pre-ordered for pick up on May 4 during the event. (Books will not be available for purchase at the Consulate.)

Art-making for all ages features an eagle mask making activity that introduces Banug, the name for eagle used by the Manobo, an Indigenous Philippine tribe. In addition to being the Philippine national bird, it’s also part of the epic story, “The Heron and the Eagle.”

** Activity dates/times are subject to change. Please click through to the activity website to verify.