Culture and Arts Notebook

CULTURAL ONLINE EVENT Recently, I attended an online event that tackled the topic of cultural rights across the world affected by a pandemic that has brought on a “cultural catastrophe”. According to the UN special rapporteur in the field of…

INDIGENOUS PEOPLE’S CULTURE         by Genevieve Balance Kupang Resolved with the belief that mutual understanding, ecumenical, inter-religious and [intercultural] dialogue constitute an important dimension of a culture of peace, a special gathering was held at Bauko Catholic…

POEM         by Rem Tanauan In the hundreds of twisting, stretching legs and arms, this is the only pose I remember among all: To lie down, flat out on the ground. Open palms to the sky, fully…

FILM TIP         Atlantics is Mati Diop’s first feature film for which she became the first black female director to vie for the Cannes Film Festival’s most coveted prize, the Palme d’Or. She was only one of…

Starting March 8, International Women’s Day, Pressenza will publish a series of video interviews entitled “Women who build the future, Towards a nonviolent culture ”. We will begin the series with Vandana Shiva (India), followed by Maria Khan (india),  Giulia…

Looks/Landscapes         by Thelma F. Reymundo-Juarez             Footnote: Regarding this collection of reflections, the writer says: “ I do believe in showing bits and pieces from one’s ” conditions of origins/ landscapes…

Artist’s Profile         Tracing the trajectory of Grace Nono’s career— As a performing artist and music producer… She worked on six painstakingly-crafted, multi-awarded, and high-profile solo albums that fused popular and traditional music styles. Tao Music, with…

POEM         When something resonates in my inner depths where in those depths is that happening? When you approach and whisper in my ear where are you coming from? Sometimes on calm autumn evenings walking among the…

A Personal Account         by Genevieve Balance Kupang A productive tree never ceases to bear fruits even in the hardest of seasons.” I received this meaningful message from a fellow researcher in the interfaith and peace movement…

PERSONAL  ACCOUNT         Sharing one amazing news. Last week, we heard that a Korean male citizen, Mr. Oh Soo-hwan, who opposed the mandatory military service based on his personal beliefs in nonviolence and pacifism was granted alternative…