Join the Filipinx community in Minnesota for Buhay Na Buhay, part of the Summer Social Free Thursday Nights.
A rich evening filled with storytelling, dancing, art-making, food trucks, live music, and more. In celebration of Pacita Abad’s exhibit, the community curated a mini-festival with performances, four interactive activity stations, and, of course, food from local Filipinx vendors! Programming will take place indoors, with food trucks and refreshments found outside.
Activity Information
Activity stations will spread throughout the Walker and outdoor spaces.
Performance:
Shows start at 6 pm in the Walker Cinema, showcasing local Filipinx performers through song, traditional and modern dance, martial arts, spoken word, and much more!
Learn & Respond:
Learn about Pacita’s life in parallel with Philippine and Filipinx-American history, exploring themes of solidarity and resistance on an interactive timeline. Hear stories from community members and continue the conversation.
Storytelling:
Share and engage in compelling conversational circles around Pacita Abad’s art, contextualized by cultural perspectives and prompts with storytellers of all experiences.
Art-making Activity – Memory Map:
“A Story Map to the Ancestors” is a chance to connect with others through your journey across the world. Collaborate in co-creating a collective memory map with Minnesota visual artists.
Quiet Space:
Take a break from the heat and activities in the Quiet Space, a sensory calming haven reserved as a rest space for anyone who needs it.
Bios
Cultural Society of Filipino Americans (CSFA): Founded in 1971, CSFA is a nonprofit whose mission is to preserve and promote Philippines and the Filipino culture in Minnesota.
Filipinx for Immigrant Rights & Racial Justice Minnesota (FIRM): FIRM is a nonprofit and nonpartisan organization founded in 2016 by a group of Filipinx community leaders in response to the rise in anti-immigrant rhetoric and bigotry against marginalized communities.
Philippine Study Group of Minnesota (PSGM): PSGM is the last one remaining of the many organizations formed in response to the Marcos dictatorship. PSGM is active in advocacy for human rights in the Philippines. Their work is centered on continuing to educate and advocate for social justice and provide grassroots socio-economic and educational project funding.
Fil-Minnesotan Association (FMA): The Fil-Minnesotan Association is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing socio-civic, educational, cultural, and artistic opportunities to the community it is committed to serving. FMA continues to serve the community of over 14,000 Filipino Minnesotans statewide.
Philippine Student Association of Minnesota (PSA Minnesota): PSA Minnesota promotes the education and awareness of Filipino culture to the community in Minnesota schools and communities amongst youth and young adults.
University of the Philippines Alumni in Minnesota (UPAM): UPAM’S mission is to promote closer ties among UP alumni in Minnesota and with our alma mater, the University of the Philippines (UP); to support UP academic and cultural programs; and to promote the appreciation of Filipino values, customs, traditions, and arts in Minnesota.
Indigenous Roots (Cultural Arts Center): Indigenous Roots Cultural Arts Center is dedicated to building, supporting, and cultivating opportunities for Native, Black, Brown, and Indigenous peoples through cultural arts and activism. Indigenous Roots provides accessible space and programming to promote and practice holistic wellbeing through indigenous arts, culture, and tradition.
Filipina American Women’s Network (FAWN): The Foundation for Filipina Women’s Network is a San Francisco based nonprofit professional organization for women of Philippine ancestry. FAWN provides leadership and opportunities for Filipina women to achieve professional competence and personal fulfillment. FFWN supports the conditions for success for Filipina women.
Accessibility
Follow the paved path on the hillside for an accessible route to the event. There will be two accessible seating spaces on level grassy areas on the hillside—one at the bottom of the hill and one halfway up the hill. These spaces are next to a paved path and will have chairs for people who need them. Staff members stationed around the hillside will be able to assist with accessible seating.
To request accommodations for these programs or for more information about accessibility, call 612-375-7564 or email access@walkerart.org.
For more information about accessibility at the Walker, visit our Access page.
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