Manilatown Ancestral: Kalinga Percussion Workshop

Step into the rhythms of Kalinga percussion traditions from the Philippines.

This beginner-friendly workshop introduces participants to bamboo and gong-based percussion, including foundational rhythms, ensemble playing, and cultural context rooted in community life and celebration.

No prior experience is needed.

✨ What You’ll Experience

• Hands-on introduction to Kalinga bamboo and gong instruments

• Foundational rhythmic patterns and group playing

• Cultural and historical context of Kalinga music traditions

• A welcoming, intergenerational learning environment

You will not only learn how to play — you will learn how to listen, respond, and move in rhythm with others.

✨ A Different Kind of Workshop

The Manilatown Ancestral program is not simply a class. It is a community of practice — a living space for learning, practicing, and carrying forward pre-colonial Philippine music and dance traditions. Rooted in respect, humility, and perseverance, participants are invited into a relationship:

• with heritage knowledge

• with embodied discipline

• with community and shared responsibility

This is not about performance alone. It is about continuity.

🌱 Community-Supported Access

This workshop is offered as a gift to the community. Those who are able are invited to contribute to help sustain the work. Your presence matters. Your support helps this living tradition continue.

📍 Event Details

Location: International Hotel Manilatown Center

868 Kearny Street, San Francisco, CA

Date & Time: Saturday, April 11th at 2pm

🎟 Reserve Your Spot

Space is limited to support a focused and interactive experience. Advance registration is required.

👉 Register Here @ Eventbrite

🌺 About Manilatown Heritage Foundation

The Manilatown Heritage Foundation safeguards and activates the living cultural legacy of San Francisco’s Historic Manilatown and the International Hotel through arts, education, and community programs.

Our Manilatown Ancestral program is made possible from the generous support of the San Francisco Arts Commission, Asian Pacific Fund, San Francisco Grants for the Arts, and the California Arts Council

For more information about Manilatown Academy, the Manilatown Ancestral program, or the Manilatown Heritage Foundation please contact us at: [email protected]

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