LIKHAAN 2024: A Filipinx Arts & Culture Festival

LIKHAAN is a Calgary-based arts and culture festival celebrating the vibrant communities of Filipinx creatives in Calgary and beyond.

In the spirit of similar emergent community gatherings in Toronto and Vancouver, this collaborative project between Indioz Bravoz and Salingpusa Creatives will feature Filipinx-Canadian artists engaging in a broad range of disciplines — including literature, visual art, theatre, and music — with a particular emphasis on storytelling and the significance of the written word.

Likha is a Tagalog word that means “to create,” and likhaan means “a place to create in.” This inaugural event aims to honour the act of creation and creativity by highlighting the diversity of Filipinx artistic talent through panels, presentations, workshops, and roundtable discussions scheduled over the course of three days.

Designed to honour and amplify the diverse artistic voices of Filipino-Canadian creatives across multiple disciplines, attendees will be invited to engage with the past, present, and future of Filipino culture through themed panels and workshops:

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"Kahapon" (Yesterday)—Thursday, November 14

Explore the rich histories of Filipino art, literature, language, and culture through engaging presentations and a panel discussion that delves into the stories shaping the Filipino-Canadian experience.

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"Ngayon" (Today)—Friday, November 15

Experience our vibrant Filipino-Canadian art scene in the present-day through live performances, exhibits, and interactive sessions, including the release of Aklas Issue #2, Salingpusa Magazine’s showcase of featured creatives, a documentary screening of Hiraya, and a presentation of Filipinx storytelling project Magpahayag.

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“Bukas” (Tomorrow)—Saturday, November 16

Illuminate the future of the Filipino-Calgarian community with roundtable discussions, a screening of the Aklas documentary, and the much-anticipated Neon Baybayin Workshop, where participants will engage with Baybayin, the pre-colonial Filipino script, reimagined in neon.

LIKHAAN 2024 represents a significant milestone for Calgary's growing Filipino creative community, offering a dynamic platform for connection, collaboration, and co-creation. As Calgary’s creative scene continues to evolve, LIKHAAN fosters an inclusive environment for artists and audiences alike to engage with the rich and evolving narratives of Filipino culture and identity.

Don’t miss this transformative cultural event. RSVP is required - grab your free spots now!