JOIN US FOR
SULAT FESTIVAL
Saturday, July 13th, 2024 | 11AM - 5PM
Sentro Filipino | 814 Mission St. San Francisco, CA 94103
Produced by Kristian Kabuay
Supported by Kultivate Labs & Center for Cultural Power
The Sulat Festival aims to enrich the visibility of the SOMA Pilipinas Cultural District through traditional writing (Sulat) in storefronts, murals, and signs.
This event features hands-on workshops, insightful talks, and showcases by local vendors, fostering a deeper understanding of traditional scripts and their role in socio-economic development.
Speakers, including Ray Haguisan, Norman de los Santos, Chris Sundita, Jeff Quintano, Dr. Christopher Miller, Kirby Aráullo, and Kristian Kabuay, will share their expertise and experiences from script basics to language.
Join us on Saturday, July 13, 2024, at Sentro Filipino: The San Francisco Filipino Cultural Center to celebrate and integrate our cultural heritage into contemporary artistic and commercial ventures
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EVENT SCHEDULE
Host: Venazir Martinez
11:30-12PM - Intro & SOMA context - Kristian Kabuay
12-12:30PM: Script Migration - Christopher Miller
1-1:30PM: Austronesian Languages - Christopher Sundita
2-2:30PM: Kulitan - Kirby Araullo
3-3:30PM: Typography - Norman de los Santos
4-4:30PM: Bagong Liwanag film screening - Jeff Quintano
FEATURED SPEAKERS
VENDORS
ABOUT THE EVENT PRODUCER
Kristian Kabuay
Kristian Kabuay is an artist/entrepreneur/futurist specializing in endangered writing systems and tattoos from the Philippines. As a leading authority for the propagation and instruction of prePhilippine scripts, he launched his own edutainment business specializing in custom art, books, events, technology, and apparel. Kristian has spoken around the world at museums, schools, and companies. His work is wide-reaching that spans across multimedia, traditional practices, and technology. He is currently working on his 8th book, 2nd documentary, education startup, and honing his traditional tattooing practice.