Ugat ng Paglalakbay (Roots of the Journey)

Join us for an art initiative centreing Filipino migrant and diaspora narratives through the works of eight (8) local artists and a workshopUgat ng Paglalakbay (“Roots of the Journey”) is a community-driven, multidisciplinary art initiative featuring the works of eight (8) artists whose artworks will be exhibited at the event at the Alcove Centre for the Arts. The exhibition will run from June 20 to July 4 at Alcove Core.The eight (8) artists bringing this project to life are:alex carreonCecilia AlcarazDay PajarilloJuliana LumawigMila PhilipzigNicole ReyesRenato GandiaTanya RemataThis project centres Filipino migrant and diaspora narratives through collective storytelling, cultural memory, and artistic expression. It explores the emotional, cultural, and social realities of migration, reflecting on identity, belonging, and the journeys that shape our communities across generations.The event will also include a workshop hosted by Anakbayan and Migrante Calgary, sharing the realities of Filipino migration and creating space to educate, mobilize, and organize around the experiences shaping our lives and kapwa across the diaspora. The link to register is located here. This project is made possible with the support of Calgary Arts Development.Visit our Instagram page for updates on the event: @ugatngpaglalakbay.